Q: Is it safe to visit South Africa?
Very safe, if you drive responsibly, stay clear of certain neighbourhoods and do not flash your valuables or leave cash and equipment lying around.
Q: What's included?
- prices quoted are per person per day, sharing, and include taxes
- all accommodation includes breakfast
- all accommodation is en-suite
- all meals, teas and coffees, and selected drinks in safari lodges
- all game activities ie. game drives and walks; all activities are guided
- car hire from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth
- internal flights from PE to Kruger National Park via Johannesburg
- all safari lodges have swimming pools and curio shops
- top end safari lodges have private decks with splash pools
Q: What's the level of accommodation?
Prices quoted are for 4-star accommodation. For 5-star rates, add 40%.
Q: What's excluded?
- game reserve transfers (these are payable at your lodge before departure)
- a small tourism levy
- bar & telephone
- service charges & tips (gratuities)
- travel insurance
- game reserve entry fees (some parks)
Q: When is the best time?
It's pretty well always great weather in South Africa. The hot months are January to March; the locals go on safari in July and August to get the best deals and the cool nights.
Q: How do we get there?
Check your local airlines for direct flights to Cape Town and Johannesburg; ask us for info on internal flights to the game reserves, scheduled or charter.
Q: What about malaria?
Not all game reserves are in malaria areas; Madikwe, Waterburg and Addo, to mention a few, are excellent reserves and malaria-free. You should take anti-malaria pills if you visit a game reserve in a malaria area. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for advice on the latest and newest anti-malarials. (Note: pregnant women must not take anti-malaria tablets.)
Q: What's the financial risk? Are you bonded?
No risk at all. When you book with My First Safari, you pay your accommodation and safari and internal flights directly to the supplier. You do not pay MFS, therefore we do not need to be bonded. Terms and conditions and refund policies will always be explained up front. Note: you are responsible for your own travel insurance.