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| Trip Planning |
| Best of Africa: Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia & South Africa |
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| Travel Documentation [top] |
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The following information applies to U.S. & Canadian citizens only.
Those travelling on other than a U.S. or Canadian passport should
contact the embassies or consulates of the countries to be visited for
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| Passport and Visa [top] |
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Your passport must be valid for at least six months
after the scheduled return date of your vacation. Bring with you a
photocopy of the pages of your passport that contain your personal
information and extra passport photographs. These are useful in the
event of loss.
| Country | Passport | Visa |
| South Africa | Y | N |
| Republic of Zimbabwe | Y | Y |
| Republic of Botswana | Y | N |
| Namibia | Y | N |
The visa for Zimbabwe can be purchased on arrival at the time of the border crossing. U.S. citizens must purchase a multiple entry visa. At the time of publication, the cost of the visa is $45 USD. Canadian citizens must purchase two visas. Cost is $65 USD per visa. Please note that even though U.S. or Canadian citizens do not require a visa for South Africa, your passport will be stamped for each entry and exit. The South African Immigration Authorities and the Zimbabwean authorities require two blank, side by side pages in your passport for this purpose. Please note that your visa is only valid 90 days from the date of issue.
Should the above requirements change, you will be notified in a mailing prior to departure. All Visa, entry requirements, and fees are subject to change without advance notification by action of the government and port authorities. Vantage is not responsible for any additional charges resulting from such changes.
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| Routing |
Via |
Travel Time |
| Base Program |
| U.S. Gateway / Johannesburg, South Africa |
Air |
16 hours |
| Johannesburg / Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe |
Air |
2 hours |
| Victoria Falls / Chobe National Park |
Motorcoach |
3 hours |
| Chobe National Park / Cape Town, South Africa |
Air |
3.5 hours |
| Cape Town / Durban, Kwa Zulu Natal, South Africa |
Air |
2 hours |
| Durban / Kruger National Park, South Africa |
Air |
1.5 hours |
| Kruger National Park / Johannesburg, South Africa |
Air |
1 hour |
| Johannesburg, South Africa / U.S. Gateway |
Air |
17 hours |
| Optional Post-Extension |
| Kruger National Park / Windhoek, Namibia |
Air |
4 hours |
| Windhoek / Swakopmund, Namibia |
Motorcoach |
6 hours |
| Swakopmund / Sossusvlei, Namibia |
Motorcoach |
8 hours |
| Sossusvlei / Windhoek, Namibia |
Air |
1.5 hours |
| Windhoek / U.S. Gateway |
Air |
19 hours |
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| Please Note: Travel times are approximate and may vary. Due to schedule and routing changes made by airlines, some of the above-listed routings may include stops not listed above.
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| Flight Information [top] |
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When planning your flights, Vantage considers each airline's reputation for quality, service, and routing options to the destination. Vantage selects flights that both serve our groups' needs and ensure the best balance of quality and cost. Our flight team members will do their utmost to select flights that will get you to your destination as quickly and easily as possible. Click here for more information on flights.
First and Business Class Airfare Upgrades
Many of our programs offer first and/or Business Class upgrades, for more information, please visit our Customer Service page - Flight Information page.
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| Country | Time Difference |
| South Africa | + 7 hours |
| Zimbabwe | + 7 hours |
| Botswana | + 7 hours |
| Namibia | + 6 hours |
Note: The above times are based on Eastern Standard Time.
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| Vaccination Notes [top] |
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Vaccinations are not mandatory for your tour at the present time, but
it is highly recommended that you check with your personal physician to
verify your particular needs. In addition, persons who are travelling
to malaria risk areas such as Kruger National Park, South Africa, and
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, can almost always prevent this potentially
deadly disease if they correctly take an effective antimalarial drug
and follow measures to prevent mosquito bites. Some things that
travellers can use to protect themselves include malaria pills, insect
repellent, long-sleeved clothing, bednet, and flying insect spray. For
more information on health related issues while travelling overseas,
contact the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) by logging
onto www.cdc.gov/travel/ or or calling toll free 1 (800) 232-4636.
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