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.

Not only is there no jet lag when flying to South Africa from Europe, but you won’t need to worry about a visa. For Cape Town no special injections are needed either, so you can fly at a moment’s notice. Malarial prophylactics are recommended for those visiting the Kruger Park. Click here for up-to-the-minute Foreign Office advice.

present, volunteers from the EU, USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand do not require a visa to enter South Africa and will be granted a temporary visitors permit valid for 90 days on presenting their passport on arrival. If you are intending to stay longer than 90 days, you can apply for an extension in your home country or at the Department of Home Affairs in South Africa.

When travelling from or through a yellow fever endemic area and before entering South Africa, you are required to produce a vaccination certificate confirming that you were administered with the vaccine.

To find out if you require a visa or pay South African visa tariffs, please see the list of countries exempt from visa control.

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.

If you are making a short trip outside of the U.S., your visa has not expired, and you are still participating in the same program listed on your J visa, there is no need to obtain another visa.

Your foreign driver's license is valid in South Africa provided it is in English. Many insurance companies require foreigners to carry an International Drivers License. This should be carried in conjunction with your foreign drivers licence.

Full comprehensive insurance is arranged by Drive South Africa at a fee. The premium and excess amounts will vary according to the vehicle and driver. All drivers in South Africa are covered by 3rd-party insurance. Fuel prices are regulated in South Africa and all purchases are taxed. A portion (1.5%) of the price of fuel covers all drivers for third-party liability in the event of a road accident.

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.

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.

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.

Every country has its own laws regarding entrance by non-citizens. Please check the specific laws governing the country you are visiting. Please visit http://www.staralliance.com/en/travellers/tools_services/health_visa_form.html for specific Visa requirements. It is your sole responsibility to obtain all necessary documentation prior to your departure. Regardless of the ticket you purchase, applicable immigration laws apply.

Yes, but Visa requirements differ by country though: Americans, Most Europeans need Visas to enter Ghana

U.S. citizens do not need visas. When U.S. citizens enter Nicaragua, U.S. citizens will automatically receive a visa of 30 to 90 days. Citizens of other countries should call the Nicaragua embassy or consulate (see telephone numbers above) about Nicaragua visa requirements for citizens of their country.

Foreign nationals from many countries can enter Thailand on a 30 day tourist visa which can be obtained on arrival in Thailand. An extension can be applied for at the immigration offices in Phuket city and Patong. Longer tourist visas can be obtained by applying to the Thai Embassy in your home country before you leave. If you wish to work in Thailand you will need to obtain a non-immigrant 'B' visa.

When entering Israel from most countries the student will receive a tourist visa that is valid for three months. This is issued at Ben Gurion Airport, is free, and will be stamped in your passport. This visa is valid for multiple entries so that you can travel outside of Israel and return during the period of validation without having to get a new visa. If you are unsure whether you can receive the tourist visa at Ben Gurion you should contact your local Israeli consulate.