HEALTH
Some countries request that visitors have a Yellow Fever vaccination certificate. Most visitors also get inoculations for various diseases—check with your doctor or travel clinic for more information. You can also visit the Centers for Disease Control website, www.cdc.gov for recommended vaccinations. Visitors are strongly recommended to take malaria prophylactics before, during and after their tour. We also advise clients to take out comprehensive health/travel insurance.

SAFETY
Residents of East and Southern Africa are generally friendly, welcoming people. Most visitors find that they have very positive experiences with locals. That said, caution is recommended for all travelers. Cities and Towns: Never walk anywhere at night—even a few blocks. Do not walk unescorted into remote or dangerous looking areas. Women, especially, should be careful to dress conservatively, carry little money or equipment, and to use caution. Be wary of people who try to help you too aggressively. In the Bush: Never walk unescorted, especially in tented camps and lodges, especially at night. Wildlife could be anywhere. If you are camping in a tent with no toilet facilities, consider keeping an empty bottle or container and toilet paper in your tent for those late night emergencies. Everywhere: Use caution and leave an area if you feel uncomfortable. If any disagreements arise with hotel staff, taxi drivers, locals, etc. do not raise your voice as Africans do not generally respond well to this. Be persistent and polite and remember that sometimes, things take a lot longer to get accomplished in Africa than they do where you are from.

VISA AND HEALTH REQUIREMENTS
QUICK REFERENCE FOR U.S. CITIZENS

Kenya
Tourist Visa: Required
Inoculations Required: Yellow Fever if traveling from an endemic zone
Medical Recommended: Yellow Fever, Anti-malaria, and others*

Tanzania
Tourist Visa: Required
Inoculations Required: Yellow Fever if traveling from an endemic zone
Medical Recommended: Yellow Fever, Anti-malaria, and others*

South Africa
Tourist Visa: Not required for stays up to 90 days
Inoculations Required: Yellow Fever if traveling from an endemic zone
Medical Recommended: Anti-malaria, and others*

Tanzania
Tourist Visa: Required
Inoculations Required: Yellow Fever if traveling from an endemic zone
Medical Recommended: Yellow Fever, Anti-malaria, and others*

Namibia
Tourist Visa: Not required for stays up to 90 days
Inoculations Required: Yellow Fever if traveling from an endemic zone
Medical Recommended: Anti-malaria, and others*

Zambia
Tourist Visa: Required
Inoculations Required: Not required
Medical Recommended: Yellow Fever, Anti-malaria, and others*

Zimbabwe
Tourist Visa: Required
Inoculations Required: Yellow Fever if traveling from an endemic zone
Medical Recommended: Anti-malaria, and others*

Botswana
Tourist Visa: Not required for stays up to 90 days
Inoculations Required: Yellow Fever if traveling from an endemic zone
Medical Recommended: Anti-malaria, and others*

Rwanda
Tourist Visa: Not required for stays up to 90 days
Inoculations Required: Yellow Fever
Medical Recommended: Anti-malaria, and others*

Uganda
Tourist Visa: Required
Inoculations Required: Yellow Fever
Medical Recommended: Anti-malaria, and others*

*All the above requirements and recommendations are determined by the governments of these countries and could change at any time. Please check with your physician, travel clinic or the Centers for Disease Control (Tel: 404-639-2572, Web: www.cdc.gov) for updates and other recommended precautions.

A valid passport is required for all travelers. It must be valid for six months after return to your home country. Some countries, such as South Africa, require 2 consecutive blank pages in all passports.

Securing a visa is the responsibility of each safari participant. Please check visa requirements before you travel to insure they have been fulfilled. Visas are not always available upon arrival in foreign countries, and delays may occur.

Non-US citizens should contact appropriate consulates to determine if visas are needed.