Visas & Paperwork

Q: Do I need a visa for my safari?

It depends on your passport and the countries on your route. Many nationalities enter South Africa visa-free for tourism; Kenya and Tanzania run electronic systems you apply for online before you fly. Rules change, so we confirm the current requirement for your passport and every country in your trip in writing, and flag anything that needs doing in advance.

Q: How many blank passport pages and how much validity do I need?

The common rule across the safari countries is a passport valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates, with two or more blank pages for stamps — more if you are crossing several borders. Check yours early; renewing late is the most avoidable trip-killer we see. We will tell you the exact requirement for your route.

Q: Is there a single visa for Victoria Falls and the Falls region?

Yes — the KAZA UniVisa covers Zambia and Zimbabwe on one visa and allows day crossings at the Falls, which is handy if you want both sides. It is not available to every nationality or at every border post, so we check it applies to you before building a Falls crossing into your plan.

Q: What do I need to travel with children?

Southern African countries can ask for an unabridged birth certificate showing both parents, and, when one parent or neither is travelling, consent documents. Requirements have eased in recent years but still catch families out at check-in. Tell us the ages and who is travelling, and we send you the exact document list for your trip.

Visa rules by country, passport validity, travelling with children, and the one-visa option for the Falls.

Do I need a visa for my safari?

How many blank passport pages and how much validity do I need?

Is there a single visa for Victoria Falls and the Falls region?

What do I need to travel with children?

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