Practical information to help you plan. Always confirm entry, health and safety requirements with official sources before you travel.
Best time to visit
- May to October (dry season): best for wildlife, because animals gather at water and the vegetation is thinner. Cool mornings, warm days.
- November to April (green season): lush landscapes, excellent birding, dramatic skies and fewer visitors.
- Victoria Falls: fullest from about March to May. Lower flow, roughly September to December, lets you see the rock face and swim at Devil’s Pool (Zambia, seasonal).
Visa information
Requirements depend on your passport. Many nationalities can use the KAZA UniVisa for Zimbabwe and Zambia and day-trip to Chobe, while Botswana, South Africa, Namibia and Eswatini each have their own entry rules. Check the official immigration website of each country, make sure your passport has enough blank pages and validity, and contact us if you would like help confirming what applies to you.
Packing guide
- Neutral clothing (khaki, olive, tan) and a warm layer for early game drives
- Wide-brim hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and insect repellent
- Comfortable walking shoes and sandals
- Binoculars and a camera with spare batteries or a power bank
- Soft duffel bag (light aircraft often have baggage limits)
- Any personal medication and a copy of your insurance
Wildlife guide
Look for elephants in Chobe and Hwange, lions and leopards in Hwange, South Luangwa and Kruger, hippos and crocodiles along the Zambezi, rhino in Matobo and Eswatini, wild dogs in the Okavango, and desert-adapted species in Namibia. Our guides will help you spot, identify and photograph them respectfully.
Safety tips
- Follow your guide’s instructions at all times around wildlife.
- Speak to a travel clinic about malaria prevention and vaccinations well before you travel.
- Take out comprehensive travel insurance.
- Drink bottled or treated water and use sun protection.
- Keep valuables out of sight in towns and carry copies of key documents.