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Africa
The more you know about the destination and the conditions
you can expect on your Wildland Adventure, the more you
will enjoy your experience. We invite you to call our destination
specialists at 1-800-345-4453 so that we can answer any
questions or concerns. The following information will also
help you prepare for the exciting experience ahead and
enable you to get the very most from your trip.
Air Travel Arrangements
We are pleased to assist you with your flights to South
Africa. We offer discounted fares with preferred airlines
and are familiar with the best schedules and routing. There
is no obligation to purchase your international tickets
from Wildland Adventures although our fares are usually
much less than what you’ll find on the open market.
Any in-country flights in your itinerary or extra flights
throughout the region can also be booked with Wildland.
South African Airways has direct flights from New York
and Atlanta and many European airlines fly into South Africa.
Health
Once you sign up for a trip, we provide detailed information
about health precautions and possible immunizations for
travel to each destination. A consultation with your doctor,
a local travel clinic, or public health office will help
you decide which medications or inoculations are necessary
for your safe participation on the trip. Wildland Adventures
staff are not licensed medical authorities, however, we
know the exact areas, environments and conditions under
which you will be traveling, all of which can affect the
relative risk of exposure to health conditions and help
you make decisions concerning immunizations and prescription
medicines. Preventative measures against infectious diseases
may require advance planning for immunizations. Pregnant
women and parents traveling with young children should
consult their physician or pediatrician.
With proper precautions, travel to South Africa is very
safe and in general you do not need to be any more concerned
about your health than you would traveling to most developed
nations of the world. Many of the main tourism areas are
malaria-free, so you need not worry at all. However, the
Kruger National Park and the northern part of KwaZulu-Natal
do pose some low risk for malaria. Consult your doctor
or public health center for the latest advice concerning
malaria prophylaxis. Protect yourself from the sun, stay
well hydrated, and use mosquito repellent in the evenings.
A yellow fever vaccination is required only if you are
traveling from an endemic area. You should also consider
standard vaccinations against hepatitis and typhoid and
update your immunity to measles, polio and tetanus with
booster shots.
MD
Travel Health: Complete travel information updated
daily for physicians and travelers.
VISA and Passport Requirements
A passport is required for entry into South Africa. It
must be valid for at least six months after your return
date and have two blank visa pages. U.S. passport holders
and most European nationals do not need an advance visa
for a stay of up to 90 days. All other nationals should
check with their own South African Embassy or consulate:
South Africa Embassy in Washington, DC
U.S.
State Department Passport Services
Reading List
Enrich your travels by using our recommended reading list
and order online through Longitude Books. For each destination,
we feature "Essential Reading," four or five
books that are a comprehensive introduction to each region.
This list favors well-written, concise books that capture
the spirit of a place including guidebooks, memoirs, histories,
field guides, natural histories, novels or other great
books. You will also find the new and hard-to-find books,
field guides, classic accounts of exploration, travel narratives,
books on art and archaeology, novels, essays and well-written
academic books.
Southern Africa Reading List
South Africa Reading List
South Africa Books for Kids
Travel Supplies and Packing List
We provide you with a specific packing list and recommended
travel products for your trip once you have signed up for
your Wildland Adventure. Two companies we recommend for
travel supplies include:
ExOfficio
We highly recommend their performance engineered,
quick dry and lightweight travel apparel designed for
outdoor-oriented adventure travel.
www.exofficio.com
TravelSmith
A resource for every travel clothing category
and a variety of specialty travel products.
www.travelsmith.com
Destination Information
For further information about South Africa we recommend
the following websites:
World Factbook South Africa
African Studies Center, Penn State, South Africa Page
South African National Parks
General International Travel References
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