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Pre-Travel Form
We need some important information prior to your trip. This information will include your flight details which we need for your transfer. Please fill in this information as soon as possible.
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Arrival Details
Arrive to Johannesburg - O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) - by 9:00 AM on the first day of the tour. We suggest arriving the night before as there is a very long transfer to get to the reserve.
Departure Details
Depart from Johannesburg - O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) - after 7:00 PM due to the length of the transfer from the reserve.
Airport Transfers
Airport transfers TBA.
Flight Information
The Women’s Travel Club recommends booking flexible/refundable air tickets when possible. Please do not book flights until your tour status is guaranteed. Once your flights are booked please enter your flight information on the pre-travel form above.
If you would like assistance booking international flights for your tour please use the form below. The Women’s Travel Club Flight Desk will work with you to arrange the best options.
Our Flight management fee is CAD 100.00 + HST, per tour.
Entry Requirements
Visa
If you hold a passport from Canada or the USA you do not need a visa for a stay of less than 90 days in South Africa. If you hold a passport from another country, please contact your consulate for details.
Passport
Your passport must be valid for 6 months after the last day of travel and have at least 2 blank pages.
Vaccinations
While no specific vaccinations are required, we recommend that your routine vaccinations are up to date and that you visit a local travel health clinic or doctor for advice prior to the trip.
This project is not situated in a malaria area. However, we do recommend that you consult with a qualified medical practitioner before travelling. and bring a DEET spray to assist in preventing mosquito/tick bites.
Contact with wild animals may occur during this tour. Therefore, an up-to-date (within the past 10 years) tetanus vaccination is recommended. Talk to your health care provider or visit a travel clinic to determine if, based on your risks, you should be vaccinated before travelling.
There is an ongoing rabies outbreak in dogs in South Africa. Travellers are at increased risk of getting rabies if their work or recreational activities make them more likely to come into contact with free-roaming dogs. A vaccine is available for rabies. Talk to your health care provider or visit a travel clinic to determine if, based on your risks, you should be vaccinated before travelling.
SNAKE, SPIDER, SCORPION AND TICK INFORMATION: This project is located in the heart of the Kalahari. As a result, encounters with snakes, scorpions, spiders and ticks are indeed possible. Whilst a conscious effort is made to remove those that pose a threat to guests and staff, it is impossible to prevent such encounters entirely. We urge guests to be mindful of this and advise the use a flashlight at night and to always wear closed shoes.
Proof of Yellow Fever vaccination is required if you are coming from or have transited through an airport of a country where yellow fever occurs.
The Women's Travel Club recommends travelers to be fully vaccinated against COVID. Some countries will require COVID vaccination to enter, it is the traveler's resposibility to insure they meet all requirements.
Travel requirements may change at any time. Please visit your government's travel recommendations page.
Canada - https://travel.gc.ca/
USA - https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel.html
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Group Chat
Chat with others on your tour on our private, online network. Share information and ideas for your upcoming tour.
Online Meet & Greet
Join the live, online meet and greet to meet your fellow travelers and your tour host. This informal online get-together will happen shortly before your tour.
October 11, 2023 @ 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Suggested Packing List
This is a suggested packing list for your tour. Please keep in mind that your personal needs or requirements may differ from the items on this list.
- Flight information and documents - eticket number
- Travel insurance policy
- Passport (make a copy)
- COVID vaccination certificate (if required)
- Pre travel COVID test certificate (if required)
- Proof of Yellow Fever vaccination (if required)
- Pen (please bring your own for filling our documents)
- Bandana or buff
- Binoculars
- Camera (with extra memory cards and batteries)
- Cash, credit card and debit card
- Casual outfit
- Cell phone, tablet, etc with charging cables
- Day pack (for daily excursions)
- Earplugs (if needed)
- Electical adapter and converter
- External charger
- Face masks
- First aid kit and medications (bring extra prescription medications in their prescription bottles/packages)
- Flashlight and/or head lamp
- Fleece top/sweater
- Footwear including comfortable closed toe shoes
- Hand sanitizer
- Hat
- Headphones or earbuds
- Light jacket
- Locks for bags
- Long pants, capris, and/or shorts
- Money belt (optional)
- Neutral coloured clothing for safari
- Personal entertainment (reading and writing materials, cards, music player, etc)
- Refillable water bottle
- Shirts (blouses, t-shirts, tank tops, etc)
- Sleepwear
- Small travel towel (optional)
- Sunglasses
- Swimsuit and wrap
- Toiletries (preferably biodegradable)
- Watch and/or alarm clock
- Windproof rain jacket
Weather
The average temperature in Central Kalahari Game Reserve in November ranges from a high of 32°C (90°F) and a low of 18°C (64°F). The Kalahari Desert has some of the biggest temperature variations around the world. Expect warm days and cool nights.
Currency
The official currency of South Africa is the South African Rand (ZAR). We recommend that you exchange money into South African Rands (ZAR) as other currencies are not widely accepted.
Visa cards are the most widely accepted cards. While ATMs are widely available, there are no guarantees that your credit or debit cards will actually work in Africa. Check with your bank prior to your departure.
Electric Outlets
In South Africa there are four associated plug types, types C, D, M and N. Type C plugs have two round pins, type D and M plugs have three round pins in a triangular pattern and type N plugs have three round pins. South Africa operates on a 230V supply voltage and 50Hz.
A universal all-in-one travel adapter (can be purchased from retailers like Amazon) will allow you to plug in and charge most electronic devices. Most electronic devices have built-in converters. However, if you plan to use North American appliances like hair dryers, flat irons or curling irons you will need a converter.