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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
| Do I need a Visa to visit The Savannah Africa?
US Citizens do not require a Visa to visit South Africa. You must, however, have a valid passport with an empty page. |
What is the Climate like at The Savannah Africa?
The climate at The Savannah Africa makes it suitable for visits almost all year round. The following chart illustrates the average temperatures for the year.
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| Month |
Temperature (Fahrenheit) |
Precipitation (inches) |
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High |
Avg.
Daily High |
Avg.
Daily Low |
Low |
Avg.
Monthly |
Highest
Daily |
| January |
95 |
79 |
59 |
45 |
5 |
7 |
| February |
93 |
77 |
57 |
43 |
4 |
2 |
| March |
89 |
75 |
55 |
35 |
4 |
4 |
| April |
84 |
70 |
50 |
34 |
2 |
2 |
| May |
79 |
62 |
45 |
27 |
.5 |
3 |
| June |
73 |
61 |
59 |
18 |
.4 |
1 |
| July |
75 |
63 |
39 |
23 |
.2 |
.7 |
| August |
79 |
62 |
43 |
23 |
.2 |
.8 |
| September |
88 |
73 |
48 |
27 |
1 |
2 |
| October |
89 |
75 |
52 |
32 |
3 |
4 |
| November |
91 |
75 |
55 |
35 |
5 |
3 |
| December |
90 |
77 |
57 |
39 |
4 |
4 |
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Some basics you should make sure you have:
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| • Toiletries |
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• Rain jacket |
| • Jeans |
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• Flashlight and/or headlamp |
| • T-shirts |
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• Comfy shoes for around lodge |
| • Tennis shoes |
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• Travel clock |
| • "Over the ankle" walking shoes or hiking boots |
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• Fanny pack or money belt for when in town shopping |
| • Long socks for hiking |
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• Cheap beach shoes |
| • Fleece or jacket (it is chilly in the early mornings & evenings |
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• Shopping money ($200 should be good!) |
| • Sweats |
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• Insect repellant |
| • Sleepwear |
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• Water bottle or canteen |
| • Sun Hat |
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• Small backpack |
| • Sunscreen |
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• Journal |
| • CAMERA!!! |
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• Sunglasses |
| • Outlet Plug Convertor (you can find these online |
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• Binoculars |
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Keep clothing simple and casual. You will not be dressing-up for any special occasion. Hiking wear should be in mute colors, like khaki and tan, so that you blend into the bush and thereby maximize your game viewing opportunities. Each person will have at least one laundry day - so plan on only on week's worth of clothing. Limit electronic devices as they are a drain on the electric system - we ARE in "the bush" after all! |
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Some Season-specific Tips:
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| If your visit falls in the months of Jan. - Apr. or Sept. - Dec., you should consider packing: |
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If your visit falls in the months of May - Aug. you should consider packing: |
| • Shorts |
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• T-shirts (long sleeve) |
| • Swimsuit |
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• Fleece |
| • Shorts |
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• Winter coat |
| • Sandals (for water fun) |
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• Warm hat |
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• Scarf |
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• Gloves |
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• Warm socks |
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• Winter weight sleepwear |
Do I need any inoculations (shots) before I visit The Savannah Africa?
No shots or inoculations are required to visit The Savannah Africa. The Savannah Africa is located 6000 feet above sea level so there is no malaria present. |
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