I am booked on the South Africa holiday leaving 13th September, could you let me know how many people have booked this trip so far and the age range.

Thanks, Lisa

There are 24 travellers booked on this tour at the moment. Of these, 11 people are also doing the Victoria Falls add on. The ages of the group range between late-30's to late-70's.

Kindest regards,

Monty

Thanks

Lisa

There are 4 males and 20 females in this group of travellers.

Kindest regards,

Monty

I am one of the travellers on this trip and am also doing the Zambia add-on. Look forward to meeting you.

Jaya

I am also going on this trip in September with the Zambia add on and hope to do several of the excursions and look forward to seeing you. I was not aware that there is a limit to the amount of cash one can take to South Africa as stated in another post. However still some months away. I am going to Japan in a few weeks with another company and then to America's Historic East with JY in May.Do it while you can is my policy.

Peter

Even though there is a limit on how much Rand you can take, I don't think they check unless of course you have lots and lots. When I went to Namibia last year, via South Africa, I did take more than the limit and it was okay. I do have about £600 worth of Rand left for the South African trip as I changed £1000 last year so hope will have no problem bringing it with me. I do wish I had not changed a lot last year as the rate is much better at the moment - I got just over 19 Rand to a £, but now you can get 23-24 Rand to a £ which is a very good rate. Oh well, you win some and you lose some! Look forward to seeing you in September. Enjoy your trips to Japan and America's Historic East.

Jaya

Hi Lisa

I am one of the travellers on this trip and am also doing the Zambia add-on.  Look forward to meeting you.

Jaya

Hi Jaya

Nice to hear from you again.  I know its still a while before we go but I am so excited, look forward to meeting you soon.

Lisa

Hi Lisa

I am also going on this trip in September with the Zambia add on and hope to do  several of the excursions and look forward to seeing you.  I was not aware that there is a limit to the amount of cash one can take to South Africa as stated in another post. However still some months away. I am going to Japan in a few weeks with another company and then to America's Historic East  with JY in May.Do it while you can  is my policy.

Peter

Hi Peter

Nice to hear from you, I will also be doing as many of the excursions as possible.  I am so excited but also a bit nervous as its my first holiday with JY.  Have a fantastic time in Japan and America and look forward to meeting you in September.

Lisa

No need to be nervous at all when travelling with Just You. At least you now know two people who will be on the same trip! See you in September.

Jaya

Julia/Elisa. What are the latest numbers booked on the standard trip and also with the Zambia add on? And the M/F split.

The numbers are 28 travellers in total (4 men and 24 women). Of the group, 16 are taking the main tour only with 12 of the group taking the Zambia add-on.

Kindest regards,

Julia

I hope you all have a fantastic time and have the best of luck in spotting a huge variety of game on safari.

Cheers,

Bob

I bought £1000 worth Rand whilst on the Namibia trip as thought it was a good idea. The rate was not bad but a few weeks ago it was between 20-22 Rand to a Pound! I have a lot of Rand left over so I think I will have to pay for the optional excursions whilst there as want to use them all. I have not yet read the email re optional excursions so will try and work out the cost in Rand or ask Just You to do so. I am very excited about this trip. Must make time to go and get the new camera!!

Jaya

I have not yet booked any optional excursions as have not had time to read the email. I will read it on Monday when I am back at work after the Borneo trip. I usually do all the optional excursions so will book them all either here or in South Africa.

Jaya

I have just booked on 5 of the 6 optional excursions offered on the email I have just received. The afternoon tea clashes with one of the others. I understand that the others excursions such as additional game drives and a helicopter trip are only bookable out there in 'resort' . Has anyone booked on the excursions yet?

Julia/Elisa. What are the latest numbers booked on the standard trip and also with the Zambia add on? And the M/F  split.

Hi Peter

I have just booked the Chobe Game Drive and the Royal Livingstone Express, will probably book the rest once we are in South Africa.  Really want to go over to Robin Island when we are in Cape Town so might look into doing that when we have some free time.  Getting excited now and looking forward to meeting everyone.

Lisa

Secondary I understand the Zambia double entry visa is purchased at the Zambian border without completing any prior application form. However on a travel to Zambia web site it mentioned applying online in advance and actually paying the fee at the border. Can either method be used?

No visa is required for Botswana.

Peter

Not long to go now. In the brochure I see that for for travelling from South Africa to Zambia  vaccination against yellow fever is required but from other posts in the forum and from other web sites this is only required when arriving from countries at risk.England,South Africa,Botswana and Zambia are not on the list of countries at risk.Please clarify.

Secondary I understand the Zambia  double entry visa is purchased at the Zambian border without completing any prior application form. However on a travel to Zambia web site it mentioned applying  online in advance and actually paying the fee at the border. Can either method be used?

No visa is required for Botswana.

Peter

Hi Peter,

Guidelines for yellow fever's vaccination changes quite frequently.

We now direct all our customers to the below website:

http://travelhealthpro.org.uk/country-information/ 

Regarding the Zambia visa, customer can still pay on arrival. The last time we tried the online method, the site didn’t work properly. Both methods would be acceptable, however we still advise to pay on arrival.

It’s a simple straightforward process.

Hope you find this useful Peter, do not hesitate to ask any more questions you may have.

Kind regards,

Elisa

I did this trip a few years ago. The issue with Yellow Fever is that Zambia is considered at risk, albeit low, and you travel back in to South Africa after being in Zambia in order to travel home. That being said, I don't recall our certificates being examined on our way back into South Africa and those over a certain age are exempt anyway. Your best bet is to speak to your GP or travel clinic and go with whatever they advise. You are guaranteed an amazing trip - this was one of my favourites, particularly the time in Zambia.

Sally

The rules changed a while ago and yellow fever certificate is no longer required when travelling back to South Africa from Zambia as Zambia is no longer considered at risk country by WHO. I checked this again recently and this still applies. I am pleased about this as I for one can't have any 'live' vaccines plus it is not recommended for anyone over the age of 60, which I now am! If the vaccine was required, then I would have got an exemption letter from my GP.

Kind regards

Jaya