In summer in the US, South Africa is 6 hours ahead of Eastern Daylight Time, 7 hours ahead of Central Daylight Time, 8 hours ahead of Mountain Daylight Time and 9 hours ahead of Pacific Daylight Time. See table below for explanation.

Geographical location places South Africa in a standard time zone two hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time throughout the year, seven hours behind Eastern Standard Winter Time and one hour ahead of Central European Standard Winter Time. During winter daylight savings, the U.S. (Eastern Standard Time) is seven hours behind South Africa and six behind (Eastern Standard Time) during summer daylight savings.

We prefer our guests to come between May 1st and Sept 30th. This is late fall, winter and early spring for us so our weather is quite nice. If your schedule doesn't permit these dates, we will be happy to accommodate you when your schedule allows.

The entire year is prime travel time. There is no wrong time to visit, as the climate makes it ideal for year round riding and game viewing.

Due to South Africa's favorable climate, it is great to visit South Africa all year round! We have a mostly temperate climate, with lovely warm sunny days most of the year. As Southern Hemisphere seasons are the reverse of those in the North, winter peaks over June and July and summer over December and January in South Africa. Temperatures in winter generally range from 15-25 degrees centigrade.

South Africa is a safe place for international travelers. Our clients and their families are normally only in a large city when we meet you at the Customs exit at Johannesburg International Airport. Shabalala Safaris recommends the primary use of travelers' checks or credit cards rather than carrying large amounts of cash. The staff at Shabalala Safaris is committed to the health and safety of you and your party while you are in our care.

You will need a passport that is valid six months beyond your departure date. Make sure you have blank pages in the back for a stamp. Make a copy of your passport and keep it separate from where you keep your passport. It is much easier to obtain a new passport if you have a copy of your passport.

No, it just takes time. Upon arrival, after passing through passport control, you will pick up your checked baggage. Proceed to your airline's help desk in the luggage area and tell them you have a firearm as checked baggage. They will assist you in getting your rifle. You must then head to the South African Police Service firearm control office and register your firearm with the SAPS using SAPA Form 520. This is a little time consuming because it is a long form.

The South African Rand is the used in South Africa for all purchases. You can see how your currency converts by linking to the following web site: www.xe.com/ucc You may exchange your currency for Rand at the airport when you arrive or at a bank on the way to the hunting area. Travelers checks and all major currencies can be exchanged at banks and various exchange companies. Banks are open Monday - Friday 9am-3:30pm and Saturday 8:30am-11am. Most ATM machines support the Cirrus network cards.

No immunizations are required to enter South Africa. A tetanus booster and Hepatitis A vaccines are recommended by the Center for Disease Control. We recommend you look at the CDC web site at www.cdc.gov/travel/safrica.htm to learn more about health issues in South Africa. It's a good idea to consult with your personal physician about traveling to Africa well before you leave. The primary hunting area for Shabalala Safaris is malaria free.

The Republic of South Africa is more than a country; it is a republic with an elected president. Since the 1994 elections, it is redivided into nine provinces, roughly along tribal lines: Western Cape, Eastern Cape, Northern Cape, NorthWest Province, Gauteng, Northern Province, Mpumalanga and KwaZulu-Natal.

South Africa is the most child-friendly country in Africa, but care should be taken when entering the bush. In fact, most private game reserves will not accept children under 12, which is understandable given that three-hour game drives can be tedious for restless kids. Outside of the bush, however, most hotels offer special amenities for children, and most restaurants have an abundant child's menu.

The weather is far more suitable then anywhere in the UK or Ireland. Port Alfred allows for the perfect amount of all weather conditions, essential for your flight training. The landscape and surrounding areas are quite amazing, adding to the quality of your training experience. 43 Air School where the training is conducted has been running since WW1. The instructors involved in the programme are all fully JAR compliant highly experienced instructors.

IInkorpa does not recommend you dealing with the US Embassy in South Africa, owing to the plethora of recent reports denoting their poor services. Once you sign on with Inkorpa all forms of visa applications are done by our staff in the US. This expedites the application process, guarantees the receipt of a visa and ensures that our clients are not involved in all the diplomatic details.

This is not an easy question to answer. There are so many good reasons, ranging from the sunny climate and spectacular natural beauty to the many excellent golf courses and the wide range of accommodation options. Where else can you play a round of golf in the morning with warthogs as spectators and join a "big five" safari in the afternoon? Value for money is another draw card.

Certain clubs have a strict dress code for the clubhouse. It is advisable to bring a jacket and tie if you want to eat or drink in the dining room /main lounge. There is usually a terrace-type bar, which is less formal. It is customary to break your round of golf after nine holes at the "halfway house" for a drink and a sandwich - perhaps even breakfast. You are advised not to by pass the halfway house as this may upset the golfers playing in front of you.

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