If you’ve ever been on a Zambia safari (or any other safari), you would know that the season you travel is of uttermost importance. Travelling in green season can give you a completely different experience than dry season, and while both can be equally rewarding, it’s best to time your trip with the plentiful wildlife spectacles… More »
The Chalo Africa Diary
Yellow Fever Vaccination Mandatory for Rwanda Travel
Update April 1, 2016: All visitors travelling to Rwanda are now required to take the Yellow Fever Vaccination. The Yellow Fever Vaccination certificate is required for all travellers arriving from all countries. This update is due to an increase in yellow fever cases in the East Africa. If you arrive in Rwanda (specifically Kigali International… More »
360-Degree Virtual African Safari
If you’ve never been on an African safari than this 360-degree view of Tanzania brings as you close as virtually possible! The TV show Good Morning America broadcast a Tanzanian safari live using special drone-mounted cameras as well as 360-degree virtual reality cameras. You can spin the camera around and take in the landscape of… More »
Video – Horseback Safaris at Sosian Lodge, Laikipia, Kenya
The wonderful team at Sosian Lodge have put together a video which truly encapsulates what it is like to go on a horse riding safari in Laikipia, Kenya. Our team member, Tanvi, visited Sosian in October 2015 and had this to say: If you want to be charmed by the magic of Kenya, then Sosian… More »
South Africa Yellow Fever Vaccination Requirements
Overview South Africa requires a valid yellow fever certificate from all foreign visitors and citizens over 1 year of age travelling from an infected area or having been in transit through infected areas. There is no risk of contracting yellow fever in South Africa. If you are travelling directly from USA or India and are… More »
South African Visa Requirements for Indian Citizens
An Overview Citizens of India require a visa to enter South Africa. If you are applying for a tourist visa from India, you will have to apply from any of the following VFS visa application centres: Delhi Gurgaon Jaipur Kolkata Mumbai Ahmedabad Pune Goa Bangalore Visit our South Africa Travel Guide for further information » Fees… More »