Ultimate Trans Africa Expedition
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Central Africa Family Loop
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Livingstone to Johannesburg
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Kalahari and Okavango Delta
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Mozambique Magic
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Classic Mozambique
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Victoria Falls to Johannesburg Family Tour
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Johannesburg to Vic Falls Family Tour
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Voortrekker Express
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Kruger and Swaziland Lodge Safari
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Learn more about obtaining visas for South Africa by visiting the following links:
- Visit the Visa page at the Department of Home Affairs website.
- See the list of South African offices abroad for information on where to apply in your own country.
- See the FAQ section about South African visas.
- Visa application form download.
- Ask a question online.
Depending on your nationality, and the purpose and duration of your visit, you may not need a visa to visit South Africa at all.
- Countries exempt from South African visas
- Countries subject to South African visa fees
South Africa visa requirements are generally fairly simple. You will need to provide the following:
- A valid acceptable passport or travel document good for a sufficient period to cover the intended stay.
- A valid visa, if required.
- Sufficient funds.
- A return or onward ticket.
- At least two blank pages in your passport.
- Yellow fever certificates are required if the journey starts or entails passing through the yellow fever belt of Africa or South America.
How do I go about getting a visa?
The Department of Home Affairs' website will give you the lowdown on visa costs, processing time, where to apply, visa requirements (what to submit), requirements for people in transit, duration and purpose of stay, medical visas and photographs.
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Short Garden Route Safari - 5 days
Explore the Whale Route, Route 62, the Little Karoo and the Garden Route all the way to Mandela Bay and Port Elizabeth on this fabulous short journey from Cape Town.
Kruger Lodge Safari - 4 days
The jewel in South Africa's crown! Kruger National Park is this country's wildlife highlight and not to be missed!! Search for the 'Big 5' and the 'Small 5' with game drives, game walks and night driv...
Kruger Safari - 4 days
A in depth look at South Africa's biggest and best National Park - and everything that lies within!
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Discover South Africa - 20 days
Discover southern Africa between Johannesburg and Cape Town including Kruger National Park and Durban as well as the kingdoms of Lesotho and Swaziland. Explore the famous Garden Route and sip on wine ...
Zimbabwe to Kruger via Vic Falls - 20 days
Explore Zimbabwe from the Chinhoyi Caves to the great Zimbabwe Ruins. This journey also includes the majestic Victoria Falls and a canoe adventure on the Lower Zambezi River. Round off your journey wi...
Waterways and Wildlife - 20 days
Explore the waterways of the Okavango Delta and walk with lions at Antelope Park. Add to that Victoria Falls, Chobe National Park and a canoe trip on the mighty Zambezi River!
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Northern Express - 4 weeks
Head north from Johannesburg all the way to Nairobi on this awesome adventure! The flat Botswana deserts give way to green Zambia, blue Lake Malawi, the tea plantations of Tanzania and the plains of K...
Table Mountain to Kruger - 26 days
Discover Southern Africa with this amazing tour that includes the best culture, adventure, game viewing and landscapes.
Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaam via Zimbabwe - 26 days
Start in the bustling city of Johannesburg, finish on a deserted beach on Zanzibar Island and enjoy everything this exhilarating continent has to offer you, in between these two extremes!
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Eastern Trans Africa Expedition - 16 weeks
REAL overland travel at its best! If you want air conditioning, hot showers every night and a cook then this expedition is not for you. Expect to get "stuck in" on t...
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Johannesburg to Nairobi - 7 weeks
Get a real feel for Africa on this mighty trip! Chat with the local tribes in their own homes, spot The Big Five in one of the many game parks or just enjoy the travelling through this exhilarating co...
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