Q: How much will it cost?
It depends on level of accommodation, game reserve and the country you choose.
Prices start at R1,200 (about US$150) per person per night, fully inclusive, and
go up to about R10,000 (US$1,250) pppn. South Africa's currency is the Rand (R).
Exchange rates are approximately:
US$1 = R8.00; Euro 1 = R10.00; GB Pound 1 = R11.00
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Q: What's included?
* prices quoted are per person per day, sharing, and include taxes
* all meals, teas and coffees, selected drinks (in some lodges)
* all game activities ie. game drives and walks; all activities are guided
* double rooms or chalets or tents with bathrooms en-suite
* swimming pools and curio shops
* top end safari lodges are all-suite, and have private splash pools
Q: What's excluded?
* flights, and tansfers from airports; arranged on request
* a small tourism levy; bar, service charges & tips (gratuities), telephone
* travel insurance
* game reserve entry fees (some parks)
Q: When is the best time?
Game viewing in Africa is excellent all year through. Many safari lodges are small (6 - 12 double rooms) and therefore advance booking is recommended.
Q: How do we get there?
Every safari lodge has a support team of transfer professionals, ready to offer transfer options (air or road) from the nearest international airport to the safari lodge.
Q: What about malaria?
Some game reserves are in malaria areas, others are not. It is recommended that you take anti-malaria pills if you visit a game reserve in a malaria area. Consult your doctor or pharmacist who will advise which of the new anti-malarials are best. Pregnant women may not take anti-malaria tablets.
Photo: Giraffe at sunset photographed by Martin Kruit at Eden Nature Reserve near Kruger National Park.
