FAQ

GENERAL FAQ I’m 55 years old. Can I still go on a safari tour?

Your age doesn’t matter as long as you have the right attitude and are young at heart. However, some operators may require you to fill out a travel questionnaire to assess your fitness. Our consultants can recommend the best tours suited for older people.

I’m 17 years old. Can I go on a safari tour?

Most African safari operators have a minimum age requirement of 12. But, if an older person accompanies you, you may be able to join selective trips. Some Uganda safari tours are also family-friendly. Speak to our consultants for more information.

Does the tour include time at the start/finish destinations?

No, tours depart from the start destination early in the morning on day one and end at the finish destination in the late afternoon on the final day. If you want to explore the start/finish destinations, it’s best to arrive a few days early and leave a few days after the trip ends. I need to get back to A to catch my international flight.

What should I do?

Africa’s public transport is not very reliable. You may have to book an additional flight back to your arrival point in Africa. Speak to our consultants, and they can arrange this for you.

Will I be picked up from my hotel on the first day?

Yes, all tours have a pre-appointed departure point, often a hotel where a pre-departure meeting is held the night before. If you want to arrange accommodation at a hotel where your tour departs, speak to our guide during the pick-up time from the airport.

How much spending money should I take?

Everyone spends their money on different things, so it’s difficult to advise you on how much money you should take. You can find general advice on personal spending money, and don’t forget to include visas and optional activities in your budget as this FAQ page guides.

Do I need a visa?

Most nationalities require visas for several African countries, but these are obtainable on the route. Our Pre Departure Dossier, which you will receive upon booking a tour, will give you more up-to-date information regarding visas and their costs for each nationality. Please visit our VISA page, which is under the Before You Go page. I don’t want to take malaria prophylactics.

Can I still come to Africa?

Yes, you can still enjoy exciting game-watching opportunities. Speak to our consultants, and they can advise you on the areas where you don’t have to protect yourself against malaria. I am a vegetarian.

Will I have problems with food on my tour?

Fruits and vegetables are abundant in most regions of Africa, and the cook, group, or safari cook will always be able to whip up a non-meat dish. However, if you’re on a longer trip, you may want to consider supplementing your diet with vitamin tablets, as items such as cheese are scarce. Vegetarians do not get a discount on the kitty or local payment.

How often can I communicate with home?

The infrastructure in Africa is variable, and you can’t always expect to find reliable phone networks or internet access. However, Uganda is fairly reliable, but in East Africa, public phones and internet access are only found in the main centres.

The tour won’t stop every few days for 20 people to answer and empty their inboxes, but there will be opportunities to send a message home. In an emergency, your crew will get you to a phone. We will add more FAQ questions as they come.