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Southern African Safari Destination Orientation

Southern Africa offers a diversity not easily found on our planet. Scenery ranging from majestic mountains, golden grass savannas filled with wildlife, wide open blue sky deserts, thick Acacia bush full of life and quiet sundrenched beaches.

My dear friend, what would touch your soul? Yes, you could explore it all. It is not that impossible, and we will gladly help you.

One of the most time-saving ways of exploring Southern Africa is by flying from destination to destination. It is not cheap, but truly a spectacular way of exploring this beautiful African world.

Gateway Africa combined with our partner safari operators, cover all of Southern and East Africa. Does not matter your destination, interest or budget, please feel free to talk to us. We will find your dream African safari for you, or design your perfect trip around your interests, holiday time and requirements.

Taking the world’s economic situation in consideration, Southern Africa has opened up in the past few years, and now offers various very affordable safari travel options, ranging from comfortable tented camping safaris to all-inclusive mid-range lodge tours.

Taking this in account, adventure camping safaris is very popular in Southern Africa. The days of really roughing it is gone (Well, you can still do it if you prefer). The majority of camping facilities used on the main-line safari routes, all has flush toilets and hot water showers.

From our experience of travelling in Europe, much better than any you would find in Germany, Italy or France. The camping facilities in Southern Africa, has really a very high standard.

Your meals are generally prepared by your guide, and mostly enjoyed next to the campfire, at a set table.

Sothern African camping facilities range from very basic campsites to luxury tented lodge camps. This combined with affordable mid-range lodge and Guesthouses, offer you a tremendous variety of options in creating an African tailor-made safari to fit your requirements and interests.

Cost - The typical expense of hired transport, tours, activities and holiday accommodation.

Ease - The convenience to travel sometimes with public transport, a rental vehicle and or on scheduled safari tours.

Safari Experience - The diverseness of a safari experience in relation to; wildlife watching, safari amenities, camps and over-all trip experience.

Most crucial - Safety

Visa Requirements:
The African government bodies are well-known for adjusting the visa status of specific countries with not much warning! Make sure you consult with the appropriate diplomatic offices for latest specifications.

Visas and Travel Insurance protection are your obligation; please make sure that this is all in order.

Passport: You need to have a valid passport, that does not reach its expiration date for at least six months after your returning home. Please make sure your passport has enough blank pages for any visas needed and for entry/departure stamps.

 * Namibia Daylight Saving:
Summer daylight saving time is from the first Sunday in September, to the first Sunday in April: GMT + 2
Winter daylight saving time is from the first Sunday in April, to the first Sunday in September: GMT + 1

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