AGE RESTRICTIONS
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| Q: |
Are children welcome? |
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Children under 12 are accommodated on Private Safaris only. Regrettably children under 12 cannot be accommodated on scheduled safaris, and an adult relative or guardian must accompany participants between 12 and 18 years old.
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| Q: |
Is there an upper age limit? |
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Due to wilderness camping in unfenced territories the upper age limit for CC Africa Expeditions is 70 - 75 years, however, exceptions will be considered should CC Africa be provided with a prescribed medical certificate signed by a medical practitioner. |
AFRICAN WILDLIFE
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| Q: |
What are the characteristic animal
species of Botswana? |
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Botswana contains some of Africa’s finest wildlife country with in excess of 80 mammals including African wild dog, elephant, lion, leopard and buffalo, and over 370 different bird species…
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| Q: |
What are the characteristic animal
species of Namibia? |
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Namibia is renowned for its diverse desert-adapted wildlife and exceptional game viewing in Etosha National Park, famed for its vast herds of blue wildebeest, zebra, springbok and oryx, as well as lion, giraffe and greater kudu.
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BEDDING
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| Q: |
Do I need to bring bedding, towels
and sleeping bags? |
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No, bedding, towels and torches are supplied on all safaris. Hot water bottles and extra blankets are provided in winter. |
CHARGING OF BATTERIES
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| Q: |
Can I charge the battery of my
video recorder? |
| A: |
Yes, if you bring a 12 Volt vehicle cigarette-lighter adaptor. |
FOOD
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| Q: |
What style and type of meals are
on offer? |
| A: |
All CC Africa Expeditions are world-renowned for their delicious hearty meals prepared on the coals using fresh ingredients, simply prepared with an African flavour. Special dietary requirements can be catered for with advance notice. |
GUEST SAFETY
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| Q: |
Will I be safe? |
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Guest safety is of paramount importance. We have a safety record of which we are justifiably proud. We have ensured that in the unlikely event of injury, your medical needs are meticulously taken care of. CC Africa’s local offices in Namibia, Botswana and Victoria Falls are geared for responding instantly to any event affecting the wellbeing of our guests.
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| Q: |
Can I leave my tent during the
night? |
| A: |
Under no circumstances – all our wilderness campsites are unfenced. |
HEALTH
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| Q: |
What kind of medical precautions
do I need to take? |
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Please consult your physician or health department for the latest health and anti-malarial precautions.
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| Q: |
How is emergency medical cover
and travel insurance arranged? |
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We include emergency medical evacuation insurance in all itineraries, but please note that guests over the age of 80 years are not automatically covered. All CC Africa guides have valid First Aid certificates. It is essential that safari participants arrange their own insurance for personal effects, personal accident, medical and emergency travel expenses, cancellation and curtailment before arrival. |
LUGGAGE ALLOWANCE
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| Q: |
How much can I bring? |
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As you will be travelling in vehicles and small aircraft with limited luggage capacity, your luggage is required to be packed in a soft bag weighing a maximum of 20kg. A reasonable amount of photographic equipment is allowed.
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SAFARI ACTIVITIES
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| Q: |
What are the approximate
starting times of the game-drives? |
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Dependent upon the seasons, these are the approximate
times only:
- Spring and summer (September – March):
- Morning game drive 5:30am
- Afternoon/evening game drive 3:30pm
- Autumn and winter (April - August):
- Morning game drive 6:00am
- Afternoon/evening game drive 3:00pm
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| Q: |
What is the length of the game-drives? |
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Approximately three to four hours, depending on game
activity.
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| Q: |
What is the maximum number of guests
allowed on each game-drive vehicle? |
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Six, guaranteeing an uninterrupted view and exceptional photographic opportunities throughout your safari.
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| Q: |
How are CC Africa’s trackers
and rangers trained? |
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We employ over 200 full-time rangers, guides and trackers
across the group who are trained at CC Africa’s Inkwazi Ranger
Training School at Phinda, and are renowned for their heartfelt enthusiasm
and excellent knowledge of the African bush and wildlife. Guest
safety is paramount at all times.
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SEASONS
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| Q: |
Which are the best months to visit
Botswana? |
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CC Africa Expeditions offer exceptional safari experiences
and superb wildlife viewing throughout the year. Botswana’s
rainy season – generally in the form of magnificent afternoon
thundershowers – is from late December to the end of February,
sometimes continuing into March. The sunlight after an African storm
is incredibly intense and superb for wildlife photography. The summer
rains also bring spectacular migrant birds to Botswana. March to May
is beautiful as the vegetation turns green after the rains and many
species of wild flower come into bloom. The Okavango Delta is generally
at its highest flood levels from June to August. Daytime temperatures
range between 24°C/75°F - 27°C/81°F lowering to approximately
6°C/43°F at night. As September to December tends to be dry
and hot, the game viewing is excellent with wildlife congregating
at various waterholes and along the Chobe River. The average temperature
is 35°C/95°F, but can reach 40°C/104°F.
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| Q: |
Which are the best months to visit
Namibia? |
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Namibia’s dramatic landscape and diverse wildlife
ensure once-in-a-lifetime safari opportunities throughout the year,
and you can expect hot summers and pleasant winters in this arid climate.
In summer, from November to April, daytime temperatures can rise to
35ºC/95ºF and night temperatures drop to around 14ºC/58ºF-18ºC/65ºF.
The coastal region is cool and dry throughout the year. Winter is
from May to October and days are dry, sunny and mild to warm, generally
reaching temperatures of 23ºC/73ºC which can drop to as
low as 0ºC/32ºF-10ºC/50ºF at night. The ‘rainy’
season is from February to March and average rainfall varies from
less than 50mm along the coast to 350mm in the central and 700mm in
the far northeastern regions. March to May boasts magnificent green
scenery with beautiful fresh flowers.
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TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS
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| Q: |
What visas or travel documents
do I need? |
| A: |
CC Africa will gladly advise you with regard to documentation
required for your Expeditions Safari. Please ensure that all your
travelling documents are in order before arrival. CC Africa cannot
be held liable for any guest being refused entry into a country for
any reason whatsoever.
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| Q: |
If I want to extend my holiday
before or after my camping safari where do I find the information? |
| A: |
With us – for all pre or post activities and
accommodation requirements contact information@ccafrica.com,
or your direct consultant.
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| Q: |
Who will meet me on arrival? |
| A: |
A CC Africa representative will warmly welcome you
on arrival at Victoria Falls, Kasane, Maun or Windhoek Airports.
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WATER
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| Complimentary bottles of mineral water
are supplied. |
WILDERNESS CAMPSITES
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| Q: |
Will I see any other people at
the campsites? |
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No. All our campsites are set up in exclusive wilderness
areas.
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