Kenya has recently launched eCitizen, an easy-to-use and efficient e-visa service, where all nationals requiring a visa can log onto the online portal and apply for their Kenya entry visa before travel. This process will become compulsory from 01 September 2015, however there will be a two month changeover process until the end of August… More »
The Chalo Africa Diary
7 More South Africa Visa Application Centres (VFS) Open in India
Getting a South Africa visa in India has just become easier. Seven Visa Application (VFS) Centres have been launched for South Africa in Jaipur, Gurgaon, Kolkata, Goa, Pune, Ahmedabad, and Bengaluru. This complements the existing VFS centres in Delhi and Mumbai. VFS Global now has nine South Africa VACs in India—the other two being in… More »
Hidden Gem: Rhino Safari Camp
We are very proud to announce that Rhino Safari Camp, on the shores of Lake Kariba and Matusadona National Park, Zimbabwe, is Chalo Africa’s inaugural Hidden Gem! ON THE SHORES OF LAKE KARIBA AND MATUSADONA NATIONAL PARK, ZIMBABWE Feeling a bit like a Bollywood starlet, with my hair streaming in the wind and whipping across… More »
A Meander through the Zimbabwean Lowveld
Sangeeta tells us about her trip to Zimbabwe in July 2014. I had originally planned a Mana-Gonarezhou trip for July 2013 but a brand-new career and company intervened, forcing me to put this safari on the back burner. In retrospect, that was just as well because I think we were able to put together a… More »
Chalo Africa joins ATTA (The African Travel & Tourism Association)
It gives us much joy to announce that Chalo Africa has joined ATTA – The African Travel & Tourism Association – as a full member. ATTA, recognised as the Voice of African Tourism, promotes tourism to Africa from all corners of the world. By becoming a member of ATTA, we hope to network, collaborate and… More »
Travelling to South Africa from India with Children – New Immigration Rules
Update September 15, 2014: New SA visa rules for children put on hold until June 2015 Minister of Home Affairs Malusi Gigaba has announced changes to the implementation of South Africa’s new visa rules. Speaking at a press briefing in Cape Town Gigaba announced the new requirement of an unabridged birth certificate for all children… More »