Safari Essentials
  • General Safety Tips
    If you are on a guided African safari, your chances of encountering problems are minimal. Tour operators make it their business to know the areas they travel in thus reducing risk to travellers...
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  • Kilimanjaro: Requirements
    Climbing Kilimanjaro is a challenge, but it is not a technical mountain climb. The best way to prepare physically for the climb is to make regular hikes, building up the frequency and length towar...
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  • Malaria Information
    It is a well-known fact that malaria is one of the most serious and common tropical diseases in the world. However, there is no reason why this should deter you from coming to Africa...
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  • Packing for Safari
    On safari, most people wear shorts and a T-shirt during the day and put on long sleeved shirts and long pants in the evening for warmth as well as protection from mosquitoes...
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  • Photography on Safari
    This is a useful guide to taking photos while on a safari. Read tips on how to take the best wildlife photos. One of the best pieces of advice...
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  • Planning Your Safari
    While some lodges and safari camps do not cater for young children, due to safety concerns, there are a number of properties that have programmes that cater for children...
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  • Safari Etiquette
    There are certain rules and regulations that one should be aware of while on safari. One of the highlights of most safari's is going on game drives and bush walks, where you get the opportunity to...
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  • Types of Safari Activities
    An African safari offers many exciting activities, abundant opportunities to observe wildlife and view scenic and picturesque landscapes. Activities are based on the habitat, existen
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  • What is a Tented Camp
    There is probably no other subject relating to African travel that is as misunderstood as that of 'the tented camp'. A huge range of products are hidden behind that one label. We endeavour to help...
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  • What to Bring on Safari
    Generally, casual comfortable clothing is suitable throughout the year but you may want to include items such as: Light cotton tops and cotton tops...
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  • When to go on Safari
    General guidelines regarding seasonal weather patterns, please be advised that the weather can vary dramatically throughout your trip. keep in mind that people travel year round to most safari..
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  • Which Safari is for You
    When you use the Siyabona Africa Travel you have the assurance that your arrangements have been planned by professionals; and in the event that an unforeseen problem does arise...
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  • Your Health on Safari
    Food and waterborne diseases are the number one cause of illness in travellers. Travellers' diarrhoea can be caused by viruses, bacteria, or parasites, which are found throughout Southern Africa...
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