Travel with Intelligence.
Your essential guide to navigating entry requirements, health protocols, and cultural nuances across the African continent.
The Ten Commandments for Travelers
Before evaluating visas, packing lists, or logistics, we ask all our guests to affirm the foundational ethos of this journey.
Thou shalt goeth into strange lands with an open mind, and above all, with an adaptable spirit.
Thou shalt not expect to find things as thou hast at home, for thou hast left home to find peoples, places and things that are different.
Thou shalt not take anything too seriously, for good humor maketh a good traveler.
Thou shalt take half as many clothes as thou thinkest, and twice the money.
Thou shalt covet thy passport at all times, for without thy passport thou art without a country.
Thou shalt worry not over minor annoyances like cold showers and repeated delays; for worry reaps no pleasure and thou hast paid good money to enjoy thyself.
Keepeth in mind that thou art a guest whilst in other lands; therefore shalt thou revere thy host at all times.
Thou shalt honor thy tour guide, for whilst in foreign lands thy guide is thy guardian angel; and may well be thy salvation on the morrow.
Leave not thy trace among pristine foreign settings, for it is just such rare splendor thou hast traveled so far to see.
Knoweth that thy travels soweth lasting memories that may neither rust nor depreciate, and can never be taken from thee.
Visa Requirements
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Visa-Free
Countries where U.S. Passports allow entry for tourism without prior authorization.
- Angola
- Botswana
- Morocco
- Namibia
- Senegal
- South Africa
e-Visa / ETA
Digital authorization or Visa on Arrival required for U.S. Citizens.
- Egypt
- Ethiopia
- Kenya
- Madagascar
- Mozambique
- Rwanda
- Tanzania
- Uganda
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
Formal Visa
Embassy application required for U.S. Citizens prior to departure.
- Algeria
- Ghana
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Safari Tips
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Flight & Boarding Logistics
Airport Check-In
Counter opens 5 hours before departure and closes 2 hours before departure.
IMPORTANT: We highly recommend you arrive at the counter at least 3 hours before departure.
Airplane Boarding
Boarding begins 1 hour prior to takeoff.
The aircraft door closes strictly 20 minutes before departure and will not be reopened for late passengers.
Luggage Allowance
Checked Bag: 1 piece weighing max 50 lbs (dimension 62").
Hand Luggage: 1 piece weighing max 12 lbs.
Anything exceeding this will attract excess baggage charges.
Specific Country Logistics
Travel Requirements to Ghana
- verified Official United States Passport (valid for at least 6 months before departure)
- verified Travel Visa Application (for travel to Ghana)
- verified 2 Passport Size Pictures
- verified Visa Application Form & Fee ($60 for single entry, $100 for multiple entry)
Time Differences (from US)
Requirements for Zimbabwe & Zambia
An Entry Visa is required for both Zimbabwe and Zambia.
Health & Safety
Active Travel Advisory: Serengeti Plains
Unseasonal heavy rains may affect unpaved game drive routes. Please monitor local updates and contact your expedition guide for schedule adjustments.
Vaccination Tracker
Stay updated on required immunizations for your specific destination itinerary.
Insurance Check
Travelers are advised to obtain comprehensive insurance cover themselves for medical, evacuation expenses, personal effects, personal accidents, and cancellation and curtailment. For questions, quotes or enrollment, options are to visit www.travelexinsurance.com, TravelGuard.com, AARP.org or call 1-800-228-9792. Or, select an insurance provider of your choice.
African Emergency Contacts
South Africa
location_on US Embassy: 877 Pretorius St, Pretoria
Kenya
location_on US Embassy: United Nations Ave, Nairobi
Morocco
location_on US Embassy: Ave Mohamed VI, Rabat
Ghana
location_on US Embassy: Fourth Circular Rd, Accra
Egypt
location_on US Embassy: 5 Tawfik Diab St, Cairo
Tanzania
location_on US Embassy: 686 Old Bagamoyo Rd, Dar es Salaam
Botswana
location_on US Embassy: Government Enclave, Gaborone
Senegal
location_on US Embassy: Route des Almadies, Dakar
Zambia
location_on US Embassy: Ibex Hill Road, Lusaka
Zimbabwe
location_on US Embassy: 2 Lorraine Dr, Harare
Ethiopia
location_on US Embassy: Entoto Street, Addis Ababa
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Frequently Asked Questions
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