Africa 2019-21 Brochure

www.somak.co.uk 161 Country Guide Passports: Your passport should be valid for a minimum period of 6 months from the date of entry into Zimbabwe and have at least three blank pages. Visas: British passport holders require a visa which can be arranged before departure or on arrival. Other passport holders should check with the Zimbabwean Embassy. Vaccinations: Vaccinations are recommended, please consult your doctor. For the latest information click on the ‘country information’ tab at www.somak.com/africa/zimbabwe Botswana Most rainfall is between November and March. April and May have warm days and cool nights but is a good time to visit the Kalahari and Okavango Delta as the parks have dried out allowing greater access. From June to August it is colder but is the most popular time to visit Botswana as the Okavango flood waters have arrived attracting large numbers of game to the area. September and October is very hot and the best time for the big game safaris as the landscape is dried out so concentrating the game. November can either be hot like October or you will see the start of the rains bringer cooler temperatures. Private concessions in Botswana are more exclusive and allow you to partake in walking safaris, off road game drive and night game drives. In the national park itself you have to be back at your accommodation by sunset so there is no night game drives. In the national parks you cannot do walking safaris or off road game drives. Game drives in Savute are all conducted in safari vehicles. Game activities in Chobe are conducted in game vehicles or on water depending on what property you stay at. Game drives in the Okavango Delta are all conducted on water by mokoro. Game drives in Makgadikgadi Pans are conducted in safari vehicles. Flying time: Non-stop flights to Maun take approximately two hours from Johannesburg or 1 hour from Windhoek. Time difference: Botswana is two hours ahead of GMT. Currency: Pula. Passports: Your passport should be valid for a minimum period of 6 months from the date of entry into Botswana. Visas: British passport holders do not currently require a visa for holidays up to 90 days. Other passport holders should check with the Botswana Embassy. Vaccinations: Vaccinations are recommended, please consult your doctor. Yellow fever: Visitors require a valid yellow fever certificate if coming from or transiting through a yellow fever risk area. For the latest information click on the ‘country information’ tab at http://www.somak.com/africa/botswana Namibia The climate in Namibia is very dry and good to visit all year round. December to March the weather is humid with minimal localised rainfall. April and May are very dry and fresh months. From June to August the temperature cools down with night time becoming very cold. November can be either hot and dry, or you could encounter some rainfall. June to September is the best time for the game viewing as the game gravitates to the watering holes although as it is dry, there can be a lot of dust and the vegetation is not so vibrant. All year round is an excellent time to experience the delights of Namibia’s deserts and it is best to do excursions into the deserts early in the morning prior to sunrise before the temperatures become too hot. Flying time: Non-stop flights to Windhoek take approximately 2 hours from Johannesburg. Time difference: Namibia is two hours ahead of GMT. Currency: The official currency is the Namibian Dollar although the South African Rand is also legal currency. Passports: Your passport should be valid for a minimum period of 6 months from the date of entry into Namibia and have at least three blank pages. Visas: British passport holders do not currently require a visa for holidays up to 90 days. Other passport holders should check with the Namibia Embassy. Vaccinations: Vaccinations are recommended, please consult your doctor. Yellow fever: Visitors require a valid yellow fever certificate if coming from or transiting through a yellow fever risk area. For the latest information click on the ‘country information’ tab at http://www.somak.com/africa/namibia Mauritius May to October sees the highest temperatures which vary between 20°c and 26°c in the coastal regions. In summer, November to April it’s slightly higher, 26°c to 32°c. Flying time: Flights from London to Mauritius take approximately 12 hours. Time difference: Mauritius is four hours ahead of GMT. Currency: Mauritius Rupee. Passports: Your passport should be valid for a minimum period of 6 months from the date of entry into Mauritius and have at least one blank page. Visas: British passport holders require a visa which is issued on arrival. Other passport holders should check with the Mauritius Embassy. Vaccinations: Vaccinations are recommended, please consult your doctor. Seychelles The Seychelles enjoys a tropical climate and rain falls throughout the year, with the heaviest rainfall between October and March. It is hot and humid with cooler evenings. Light and cool clothing is best throughout the year, with a pullover handy during the winter evenings. Flying time: Flights from London to Mahe via Dubai, take approximately 12 hours. Time difference: Seychelles is four hours ahead of GMT. Currency: Seychelles Rupees, Sterling, US dollars, Euros. Passports: Your passport should be valid for a minimum period of 6 months from the date of entry into the Seychelles and have at least 1 blank page. Visas: British passport holders do not require a visa. Other passport holders should check with the Seychelles Embassy. Vaccinations: Vaccinations are recommended, please consult your doctor. HARARE, Zimbabwe – Average Temperature (°C) Average Rainfall (mm) JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC 20° 20° 20° 19° 16° 14° 14° 16° 19° 21° 21° 20° 190 177 107 32 10 3 1 2 7 32 93 173 MAUN, Botswana – Average Temperature (°C) Average Rainfall (mm) JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC 30° 30° 29° 27° 25° 24° 24° 26° 30° 33° 32° 31° 102 76 76 25 15 0 0 0 10 25 51 76 WINDHOEK, Namibia – Average Temperature (°C) Average Rainfall (mm) JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC 29° 28° 27° 25° 22° 20° 20° 23° 25° 29° 29° 30° 76 76 76 51 51 15 0 0 0 10 15 51 PORT LOUIS, Mauritius – Average Temperature (°C) Average Rainfall (mm) JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC 27° 26° 26° 25° 23° 21° 21° 21° 21° 23° 25° 26° 165 183 91 87 41 24 20 24 31 18 33 91 MAHE, Seychelles – Average Temperature (°C) Average Rainfall (mm) JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC 27° 27° 28° 28° 28° 27° 26° 26° 27° 27° 27° 27° 310 300 180 190 100 50 65 110 125 220 320 305