Binoculars
The most important piece of equipment to take on safari is a good pair of binoculars. They are essential for satisfactory spotting and viewing of wildlife. Even if you are relatively close to your subject, you get to see much more detail with binoculars. We recommend 10×42 or 10×50 – see below for what these […]
Photography
Recording your safari experiences on camera is very rewarding. Pictures will complement your treasured memories for years to come. Stuart is a keen amateur photographer and took almost all the images on this site. We recommend you follow these guidelines for wildlife photography: The camera should be smallUnless you are an enthusiastic amateur photographer or […]
What to bring back with you from Africa
For a special memento of the countries you will visit we suggest: African ArtZimbabwe stone sculpture by artists such as Edward Chiwaridzo, Zachariah Njobo and Shadu Chatsama.See more at www.stonedynamicsgallery.comPaintings by artists such as Lin Barrie, Barry Lungu and Larry Norton. Crafts and CuriosWooden and soapstone carvings, dishes, jewellery, games and musical instruments.Hand knitted African […]
8 tips when going on safari
1. Travel and Medical InsuranceAll travellers are required to take out their own comprehensive medical and travel insurance – before confirming their booking and paying their deposit. 2. Visa and Entry RequirementsAll travellers are required to carry a passport that is valid for six months beyond the intended length of stay, with sufficient blank pages […]
Reading and Reference Books
Field References Your guide will have reference books with them in the vehicle but you may wish to have your own. These are our suggestions for field references that are applicable to the Southern African Region, and not too large and unwieldy: Apps Travel Guides Countries Botswana Zambia Zimbabwe
What to pack
Your safari suitcaseThis must be a soft bag so it can be loaded into the undercarriage of small airplanes, or under the seats of the safari vehicle, and dust proof. Wheels, frames or rigid structures, cannot be loaded as they will not physically fit into the aircraft. Acceptable dimensions for bags are 25cm wide x […]
Keeping safe and healthy on safari
Malaria and VaccinationsMalaria exists in Southern Africa in all low lying areas (under 1000m) so we recommend you take precautions (such as anti-malaria tablets). Please consult your doctor. However, if you dress appropriately, use mosquito repellent in the evenings, and sleep under the nets provided in the camps, you are extremely unlikely to contract malaria. […]