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Facts & Travel Tips for Africa Safaris | Enchanting-Africa | Design Customized Travel Experiences in Africa
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| Kenya |
- Visa: All visitors to Kenya except East African Citizens require a visa. Residents of the EU, US, Switzerland, Australia, India and other countries can obtain a three months visitor visa upon arrival. The cost of a tourist visa is 50 US$ per person.
- Currency: The currency in Kenya is the Kenyan Shilling. Money can be exchanged at international airports and authorised dealers and banks. International credit cards are accepted by upmarket hotels.
- Language & Faith / Religion: Swahili and English are the official languages spoken in Kenya, with several other native languages used by locals. Majority of Kenyans are Christians followed by Muslims. Other faiths such as Hinduism also exist.
- Vaccinations: Anti-malarial prophylactics are strongly recommended, although malaria does not exist in all areas. Bring long-sleeved shirts, trousers and socks for the evening.
- Weather: The hottest period is in February and March and the coldest in July and August. Long rains occur from April to June and short rains from October to December.
- Best Time to Travel: Kenya is an all year round travel destination.
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| Tanzania |
- Visa: : All visitors to Tanzania except citizens of the Commonwealth (excluding citizens of the United Kingdom, Canada, Nigeria, or India) require a visa. Tourists can obtain a visa valid for up to three months at a cost of US$ 50 per person at the point of entry. For US citizens it costs US$100.
- Currency: : The currency in Tanzania is the Tanzanian Shilling. Money can be exchanged at international airports and authorised dealers and banks. Travellers' cheques are accepted in large towns and international credit cards are only accepted by major hotels.
- Language & Faith / Religion: Swahili and English are the official languages spoken in Tanzania, with several other native languages used by locals. Christianity and Islam are the predominant religions of Tanzania.
- Vaccinations: Visitors to Tanzania coming from other African countries are required to present a valid yellow fever certificate of vaccination on entry. An anti-malarial prophylactic is strongly recommended. Bring long-sleeved shirts, trousers and socks for the evening.
- Weather: Tanzania has two distinct annual rainfall patterns. The short rains last from October to December while the long rains last from mid March to May. The warm Tanzanian summer lasts from mid-December till March
- Best Time to Travel: Tanzania is an all year round travel destination.
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| Uganda |
- Visa: All visitors to Uganda except nationals of the UK, USA, Germany, Canada, Sweden, Mauritius, South Africa and Hong Kong, require a visa. The cost of a tourist visa is 50 US$ per person and can be obtained upon arrival.
- Currency: The currency in Uganda is the Ugandan shilling. Money can be exchanged at international airports and authorised dealers and banks. International credit cards are accepted by upmarket hotels with a surcharge of 10%.
- Language & Faith / Religion: The official language of Uganda is English, but they also speak Luganda and Swahili. Uganda is a predominantly Christian country with a significant Muslim minority
- Vaccinations: All visitors to Uganda are required to present a valid yellow fever certificate of vaccination on entry. Anti-malarial prophylactics are strongly recommended. Bring long-sleeved shirts, trousers and socks for the evening.
- Weather: Long rains occur from April to June while short rainfalls are expected between October and December.
- Best Time to Travel: Uganda has a lot to offer all year round.
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| Rwanda |
- Visa: All visitors to Rwanda except nationals of USA, Germany, Tanzania, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Uganda, Mauritius, South Africa, Kenya, Great Britain, Sweden, Singapore, Hong Kong and Burundi, require a visa. The cost of a tourist visa is 60 US$ per person and can be obtained upon arrival.
- Currency: Thai Bhat (THB). The official currency in Rwanda is the Rwandan franc. The US dollar is the hard currency of preference. Credit cards are only accepted at the major hotels in Kigali. Money can be exchanged at international airports and authorised dealers and banks.
- Language & Faith / Religion: French is the official language, although Swahili is understood and in recent years English. The majority of Rwandans are Roman Catholic and a few are Protestants and Muslims.
- Vaccinations: All visitors to Rwanda are required to present a valid yellow fever certificate of vaccination on entry. Anti-malarial prophylactics are strongly recommended. Bring long-sleeved shirts, trousers and socks for the evening.
- Weather: Rwanda has a pleasant tropical highland climate with two rainy seasons from February to April and from November to January.
- Best Time to Travel: Rwanda has a lot to offer all year round.
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| Mozambique |
- Visa: Citizens and permanent residents of all states require a visa to visit Mozambique. The charges for visas vary.
- Currency: The unit of currency is the Mozambique Metical. Credit and Debit Cards are increasingly accepted in Maputo, but not beyond the capital.
- Language & Faith / Religion: The official language in Mozambique is Portuguese with several other native languages used by locals. Mozambique religion is an eclectic blend of Roman Catholicism, Islam, non- Catholic Christian faiths and a few other indigenous religions
- Vaccinations: : All visitors to Mozambique are required to present a valid yellow fever certificate of vaccination on entry. It is advisable to carry basic medical supplies.
- Weather: The climate varies in the different regions of the country, but generally the inland areas are slightly cooler, although more humid than along the coast in the rainy season.
- Best Time to Travel: To benefit from the best wildlife viewing and excellent weather, it is advisable to travel in the cooler dry months April to September.
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| Seychelles |
- Visa: Most nationalities do not require visas to enter Seychelles. However, the following documents must be shown in order to obtain immigration clearance: a passport valid on the date of entry to and exit from Seychelles; Return or onward ticket; and Proof of accommodation.
- Currency: The Seychelles currency is the Rupee. The country's foreign exchange regulations require visitors to pay for all services in major foreign currency notes or by credit card. Money can be exchanged at banks and the airport on Mahé, or at hotels. To change Rupees back into foreign currency on departure requires the official receipt from the initial transaction.
- Language & Faith / Religion: There are three official languages in Seychelles: Creole, English and French. Many Seychellois also speak fluent Italian or German. Roman Catholicism remains the dominant religion of Seychelles but there are also Anglican and Protestant churches as well as other denominations.
- Vaccinations: The Seychelles have a salubrious climate and are void of tropical diseases.
- Weather: Seychelles has two main seasons, the Northwest Monsoon and the Southeast Monsoon separated by two relatively short Inter-Monsoon periods. It experiences a lot of rain all year round. The hottest months are from December to April
- Best Time to Travel: Seychelles is an all year-round travel destination.
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| Malawi |
- Visa: All visitors to Malawi except British, Canadian, Australian, American, New Zealand, South African and Irish passport holders, require a visa.
- Currency: : The official currency in Malawi is the Malawi Kwacha. Travellers cheques and foreign currencies are accepted by banks, authorised hotels and other institutions in the main town centres; bureaux de change are also available. The US dollar is the easiest currency to exchange. Credit cards are not widely accepted while ATMs are scarce.
- Language & Faith / Religion: The official language of Malawi is English, although the national language is Chichewa. Christianity is the religion of most of the people of Malawi followed by Islam.
- Vaccinations: A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required to enter Malawi, if arriving within six days of leaving or transiting through an infected area.
- Weather: Malawi has a sub-tropical climate, which is relatively dry and strongly seasonal. The warm-wet season stretches from November to April and the cool, dry winter season is evident from May to August
- Best Time to Travel: Malawi is an all year round travel destination.
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| Zambia |
- Visa: All visitors to Zambia except citizens of Commonwealth (excluding citizens of the UK, Canada, India, New Zealand and Australia) require a visa. The cost of a tourist visa depends with the country of origin and can be obtained upon arrival.
- Currency: The unit of currency in Zambia is the Zambian Kwacha; however, US Dollars are accepted in most places. International credit cards are accepted by upmarket hotels.
- Language & Faith / Religion: : English is Zambia's official language with several other native languages used by locals. Christianity is Zambia's official religion having majority followers.
- Vaccinations: All visitors should be medically insured. Anti-malarial prophylactics as well as Tetanus and Hepatitis vaccinations are recommended.
- Weather: The rains in Zambia come between December and March.
- Best Time to Travel: Zambia is an all year round travel destination.
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| Botswana |
- Visa: All visitors to Botswana except citizens of the Commonwealth (excluding citizens of India and Sri-Lanka) require a visa. The fee for the Visa at border posts is £50.
- Currency: Botswana's unit of currency is the Pula. Money can be exchanged at international airports and authorised dealers and banks. International credit cards are widely accepted.
- Language & Faith / Religion:Setswana is the national language and English is the official business language. Botswana Religion is primarily of three types namely the most predominant Christianity, Islam and Hinduism
- Vaccinations: Recommended vaccinations are Hepatitis A, Polio, Typhoid and Yellow Fever. Anti-malarial prophylactics are strongly recommended. Bring long-sleeved shirts, trousers and socks for the evening. HIV/AIDS infection rate is 1 in 3 in Botswana as such necessary precautions should be taken as.
- Weather: Botswana's climate is semi-arid. Though it is hot and dry for much of the year there is a rainy season between November and March.
- Best Time to Travel: Botswana is a year round wildlife destination.
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| Zimbabwe |
- Visa: Visa requirements for foreign nationals entering Zimbabwe vary. Please verify with the Zimbabwean embassy in your country before travelling.
- Currency: Since the indefinite suspension of the Zimbabwean dollar, Zimbabweans now use the US dollar mostly and other major foreign currencies. The use of credit cards is still very limited.
- Language & Faith / Religion:The official Zimbabwe languages are English, Shona and Ndebele. Zimbabwe religion comprises different types of religions such as Christianity, Islam, and Hinduism. Christianity is the main religion.
- Vaccinations: Recommended Vaccinations for all travellers: Hepatitis A, Typhoid, and Yellow fever for visitors arriving from a yellow-fever-infected area.
- Weather: The hot and dry season is from August to October, and the rainy season from November to March.
- Best Time to Travel: Zimbabwe is an all year round travel destination.
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| South Africa |
- Visa: Depending on visitor's nationality, and the purpose and duration of their visit, foreigners may not need a visa to South Africa. Visitors who need a visa should apply for it at least four weeks before their departure for South Africa. Visas are not issued at South African ports of entry.
- Currency: South Africa's unit of currency is the Rand. Online, personal cheques, credit card and debit card payments are accepted for payment in most shops at the shopping centres and restaurants. Money can be exchanged at international airports and authorised dealers and banks.
- Language & Faith / Religion:English and Afrikaans are two of the eleven official languages of South Africa. Majority of South Africans profess Christianity. Other faiths such as Islam also exist.
- Vaccinations: All visitors coming from or going to yellow fever infected areas are required to present a valid certificate of vaccination on entry. Anti-malarial prophylactics are recommended.
- Weather: South Africa's climatic conditions generally range from Mediterranean in the south-western corner to temperate in the interior plateau, and subtropical in the northeast.
- Best Time to Travel: South Africa is an all year round travel destination.
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| Lesotho |
- Visa: All visitors to Lesotho except British, Canadian, Australian, American, New Zealand, South African, Netherlands, Denmark, Germany, France, Italy, Switzerland, Sweden, Norway, Israel and Japan, Finland and Irish passport holders, require a visa.
- Currency: : The official currency in Lesotho is the Loti. The South African Rand is also accepted as legal currency. Banks and exchange bureaus are found in Maseru and in most main towns. Most major hotels, shops, restaurants and travel agencies accept credit cards. Travellers cheques can be cashed at banks in Maseru.
- Language & Faith / Religion:: The official languages in Lesotho are Sesotho and English. The main religion is Christianity. Others religions such as Islam also exist.
- Vaccinations: Proof of yellow fever vaccination is required from all travellers arriving from infected areas.
- Weather: Lesotho's climate is a mixture of temperate and sub-tropical influences, with surprising extremes of temperature ranging from winter minimum temperatures to summer.
- Best Time to Travel: Lesotho is an all year round travel destination.
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| Swaziland |
- Visa: Most nationalities do not require visas to enter Swaziland. UK and Irish nationals require a visa.
- Currency: The official currency is the Lilangeni. The South African Rand is also accepted as legal tender. Travellers' cheques are widely accepted and are best taken in US Dollars, Euros or Pounds Sterling, to avoid high commission. American Express, Visa and MasterCard are widely accepted.
- Language & Faith / Religion:Siswati and English are the official languages of Swaziland. The main religion is Christianity. Others religions such as Islam also exist.
- Vaccinations: A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required by travellers over one year of age arriving within six days from infected areas. An anti-malarial prophylactic and vaccination against typhoid are strongly recommended. Swaziland has a high prevalence of HIV.
- Weather: The warm months are from October through to April during which most rain falls in heavy thunderstorms. May to August are cooler with cold temperatures during the nights in June and July.
- Best Time to Travel: Swaziland is an all year round travel destination.
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