Pre Departure Information

Informations d’avant-départ
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Check list for packing:

Clothing for both hot and cold conditions (Cotton is advisable, avoid synthetics)
Rain gear, waterproof (Oct-April)
A hat or cap against the sun and sunglasses
Sun block and After Sun, lip salve,
Comfortable shoes; Sandals and one pair of sturdy walking shoes
A book for quiet moments and for on the plane
A pen for border documents
Torch / flash light and batteries (a head lamp is very handy)
Alarm clock (for early mornings!)
Personal medicine for the total duration of your stay
Toilet articles, biodegradable soap
Binoculars will be very useful (8x40 is perfect)
Camera, and spare memory cards
Batteries for camera
For a digital camera and video camera you'll need a recharging cable for use in cigarette lighter (12volt) provided in the vehicle. A converter from 12v to 220v to charge batteries is also on board our vehicles for charging overnight.
Mosquito / insect repellent (especially when travelling between December and May)
Light rain coat (windbreaker) and jacket for cold evenings
Passport still valid for 6 months after the trip + visas where applicable
U$ in small notes (1, 5 and 10 U$ notes are the best), visa for Zambia is currently 50 U$ & Zimbabwe 50 U$ (subject to change). Please check with your local travel agent.
Credit Cards: Visa and Euro cards are accepted in almost all the major centers (American Express and Diners are almost nowhere accepted)
Your good humor and adventurous spirit.

Luggage allowance

Storage space is very limited; therefore hard suitcases can not be accommodated.
Only soft travel bags with a maximum weight of 20 KG per person plus a small day pack and camera bag can be taken along on the safari.
No exceptions can be made!
Excess luggage can be stored at our office or departure base.
In case of a one-way trip, luggage can be sent via courier to the end destination.

Things you will not need

Program first day

A representative of Kalahari Skies will meet you at the airport or hotel and bring you and your travel partners to our departure base.
At our base you will receive some first hand information about the trip and the vehicle/material and meet your guide and assistant.
Departure is planned for no later than 14:30, arrival at the campsite around 17:00.

In order to be completely ready for your trip, we recommend you arrive the day before departure. For a smooth onward transfer, leaving the day after the last day of the tour is also suggested.

The team of Kalahari Skies wish you a great safari and a wonderful stay with us.