Travelling Tips
Botswana - Travelling Tips
Martins Drift Border Post Information
Hours: The Martins Drift / Groblersbridge Border Posts open at 08h00 and closes at 18h00 hours.
Arrivals Martins Drift Botswana side:
Immigration:
Park your vehicle, and proceed to the main building, you are required to report to Immigration first. Opposite the Immigration counter you will find immigration forms to fill. Children under the age of 16 accompanied by a parent, are not required to fill in the form, the parent must however include the children on their immigration form.
Tip: In the immigration form you will be asked to give the number of days that you will be in Botswana, the day that you enter Botswana is considered your 1 st day, and the day that you exit Botswana is considered your last day. Ensure that you include these days otherwise a fine could be imposed by the Immigration Department. Do not be afraid to add a few days on your form. As a visitor to Botswana you are allowed 90 days per annum.
Mozambique - Travelling Tips
ABOUT MAPUTO
Maputo is generally quite safe, but being a big city, take precautions such as not displaying expensive jewellery and other valuable items, and pay someone to watch your car if you park it (5000 Meticais is acceptable).
BORDER POST FORMALITIES
You must report to the immigration office with your passports and vehicle registration pepers in hand.
On the South African side (Komatiepoort): A Custom's Official will give you a gate pass and this is to be taken to the immigration office. Fill in your vehicle / goods export form and then get your passport stamped. Hand in gate pass when driving out of South Africa.
South Africa - Travelling Tips
Application Requirements for Visas
Application to: Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy or High Commission). Applicants in countries where South Africa is not represented may send their applications direct to the Director-General for Home Affairs, Private Bag X114, Pretoria 0001.
Application requirements:
(a) Passport valid for 6 months beyond date of departure.
(b) 2 passport-size photos with signature on reverse side.
(c) 1 completed application form (failure to complete the application fully and in detail may result in visa being delayed or refused).
(d) Proof of sufficient funds to cover visit.
(e) Onward/return ticket and, if in transit, proof of sufficient documentation for admission to the country of destination.
(f) No criminal record.
(g) Visitors should be of sound mind and body.
Zambia - Travelling Tips
Border Posts and Times
Since Zambia is surrounded by so many different countries, there are numerous border posts dotted about.
All border posts are open from 06:00 to 18:00 except the Chirundu (Zimbabwe/Zambia) border which is open from 06:00 to 19:00 and the Livingstone (Zimbabwe/Zambia) border which is open from 06:00 to 22:00.
Climate
Zambia has three distinct seasons: cool and dry from May to August; hot and dry from September to November; and hot and rainy between December and April. Zambia is accessible all year round; however game viewing in most major National Parks is limited from January-April. During the 'winter' expect warm days and chilled nights while during the 'summer' months, icy beer is required around the clock.
Namibia - Travelling Tips
Clothing and Personal Care
It is recommended to wear sun block at all times.
Bring a hat and sunglasses - Namibia has sunshine through out the year.
As Namibia has a typical semi-dessert climate with hot days and cool nights, warm clothing is necessary no matter what part of Namibia is visited.
When visiting during the summer it is advisable to pack cotton clothing.
Points for electric shavers (electric current 250VAC) are available at most hotels, rest-camps and resorts
Fire Arms
Hand guns are not permitted in Namibia
Declare all firearms and ammunition irrespective of where the permit was obtained
Malaria Prevention
Northern Namibia is a Malaria-endemic zone. Travelers should have the necessary medication/prophylaxis, insect repellent lotions or sprays.
It is advisable to sleep under a mosquito net at night when visiting Northern Namibia
If windows and doors are not screened with mosquito netting, keep the windows and doors closed.
