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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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A passport is required for this trip. 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. |
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| Passport and Visa [top] |
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The following information applies to U.S. citizens only.
Those travelling on other than a U.S. passport must
contact the embassies or consulates of the countries to be visited for
further information and special requirements.
| Country | Passport | Visa |
| Botswana | Y | N |
| Namibia | Y | N |
| South Africa | Y | N |
| Zimbabwe | Y | Y |
A visa to Zimbabwe is required and can be obtained upon arrival into Zimbabwe. The amount
is $45 USD for U.S. citizens. For non-U.S. citizens, the price may
vary. NOTE: This is subject to change at any time without notice.
No visa is needed for entry to South Africa, but for organizational purposes, the authorities of South Africa and Zimbabwe require two blank pages side by side in the passport. NOTE: This is subject to change at any time without notice. For up to date information on current requirements and application fees, please refer to Generation Visa at www.genvisa.com.
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Air and Motorcoach Routing |
| Routing |
Via |
Travel Time |
| Base Program |
| U.S. Gateway / Johannesburg, South Africa |
Air |
15 hours, 15 minutes |
| Johannesburg / Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe |
Air |
1 hour, 45 minutes |
| Victoria Falls / Chobe National Park, Botswana |
Motorcoach |
2 hours |
| Chobe National Park / Victoria Falls |
Motorcoach |
2 hours |
| Victoria Falls / Johannesburg Kruger |
Air / Motorcoach |
2 hours |
| Durban / Johannesburg / Kruger National Park, South Africa |
Scenic flight |
1 hour, 20 minutes |
| Durban / Johannesburg / Kruger National Park, South Africa |
Motorcoach |
2 hours, 30 minutes |
| Kruger National Park / Johannesburg, South Africa |
Scenic flight |
1 hour, 5 minutes |
| Kruger National Park / Johannesburg, South Africa |
Motorcoach |
2 hours |
| Johannesburg / U.S. Gateway |
Air |
17 hours, 45 minutes |
| Optional Post-Extension |
| Kruger National Park / Johannesburg, South Africa |
Scenic flight |
1 hour, 5 minutes |
| Kruger National Park / Johannesburg, South Africa |
Motorcoach |
2 hours |
| Johannesburg / Windhoek, Namibia |
Air |
4 hours (includes 2 hour layover in Johannesburg) |
| Windhoek / Sossusvlei, Namibia |
Motorcoach |
6 hours* |
| Sossusvlei / Swakopmund, Namibia |
Motorcoach |
6 hours |
| Swakopmund / Windhoek, Namibia |
Motorcoach |
4 hours |
| Windhoek / U.S. Gateway (via Johannesburg, South Africa) |
Air |
20 hours, 5 minutes |
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*Includes stops for sightseeing and lunch.
Please Note: Travel times are approximate and may vary, based on Washington Dulles as the U.S. gateway. Due to schedule and routing changes made by airlines, some of the above-listed routings may include stops not listed above.
Special note for domestic flights within Africa: Aircraft sizes for internal flights change frequently. There may be times when groups scheduled
departure times change, and/or group is split to travel on two separate flights. Your Program Manager is experienced with these types of sudden
changes and is practiced at adjusting your sightseeing schedule in such an event. |
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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 |
| Botswana | + 7 hours |
| Namibia | + 6 hours |
| South Africa | + 7 hours |
| Zimbabwe | + 7 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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