SAFETY, DISEASE, SNAKES, ALLERGIES, DISABILITIES

The hotel / guest house will take your gun cases and lock them in a secure area for you (at no cost) so you won't have them in your room. YOU MUST BE SMART as a traveler. It doesn't matter where you travel you must pay attention to your surroundings. Don't walk around downtown at night, stay in the hotel/guest house area. You wouldn't walk around at night in some cities in the U.S. would you? The stuff you read about or watch on TV is mostly 1000's of miles away in another country. There is no automatic gunfire going off or armed rebels and such. You will see once you get to SA the areas we recommend you stay are very clean, modern and safe.

Unless you plan on visiting other areas of South Africa (to the north) or other countries of Africa there is no need for any pills (malaria) in the Eastern Cape. The Cape is DISEASE FREE. A call to your family doctor wouldn't be a bad idea to see if you are in need of any booster shots like tetanus. The filtered water is safe here, but like anywhere in the world you wouldn't drink from a stream or pond. Bottled water, pop, juice etc is provided in your daily lunch cooler. I would suggest you have up to date Tetanus and Hepatitis A & B which is good to have in the U.S.A. also. Check with  www.travel.state.gov  for any new requirements re Diseases and Innoculations.

Yes there are snakes in Africa as there are snakes (poisonous) in the U.S. Most safaris are held during times when the snakes are hibernating. Most snakes will do their best to get out of your way. You will not see snakes hanging from bushes or be chased by mambas! In Lalase and my lifetime in Africa we know of only 1 local person being bitten and survived.

Please advise us of any allergies (food or otherwise) and disabilities you may have in advance. This information will assist us with preparing for your safari.