Yes, you do need a visa to enter Victoria Falls. No need to arrange your visa in advance, you may purchase it upon flight arrival. The cost is $50 USD per person. Please be prepared to pay cash and in small denominations; exact change is preferred.
WHAT TO WEAR & PACK South Africans are generally laid back when it comes to clothing, so there is no need to haul out your best silks and diamonds when heading for our shores, unless you're attending a very prestigious event. For summer, bring clothes that are cool, light and comfortable because summer temperatures can get well into the 30 °C range in some areas. Also bring an umbrella or raincoat during summer as this is when most of the country gets its rain. In areas like Gauteng and the [...]
Terms, Conditions & General Info – Canada Please carefully read the Terms, Conditions & General Information contained in these pages. They outline the terms under which Go Touch Down Travel and Tours Limited tour will operate, and they limit our liability. Payment of deposit and/or final payment is an acknowledgement of receipt of these terms & conditions and constitutes acceptance of such as outlined. Go Touch Down Travel and Tours Limited is an Ontario corporation located in Oakville, Ontario. Go Touch Down Travel and Tours Limited is registered with the [...]
Terms, Conditions & General Info – USA Please carefully read the Terms, Conditions & General Information contained in these pages. They outline the terms under which Go Touch Down Travel and Tours, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as Go Touch Down Express) tour will operate, and they limit our liability. Payment of deposit and/or final payment is an acknowledgement of receipt of these terms & conditions and constitutes acceptance of such as outlined. Go Touch Down Express, is a Florida corporation located in Sarasota, Florida. Go Touch Down Express is registered [...]
Every property is different and it is best to enquire what is available. With regards to our exclusive tours and priorities. We can assist with in-house laundry services at all the below resorts/lodges. Please note that this is an additional charge and can be arranged on request at the property. Seasons Sport & Spa Humala River Lodge Dunkeld Country Estate Shark Bay Belle Maroc however can’t assist with in-house laundry services, however, they can arrange for this to be done outside of the resort. Should it be done in this [...]
If you’re in your hotel room, contact the emergency number provided or the front desk. If you’re out and about, dial 10111 from a landline for the police or 112 from a mobile phone for emergency assistance.
The first rule of malaria prevention is to avoid being bitten; that way, you will not contract malaria. The Female Anopheles Mosquito (the exclusive carrier and culprit) can bite at any time of day but is usually most active at dawn and dusk. The Kruger National Park is one of two South African National Parks situated in malaria-risk areas. The other park is Mapungubwe National Park. It is important to note that the risk of malaria in both of these parks is usually low. The SA Minister of Health identifies the window for malaria season between September [...]
Your guide will meet you upon your arrival at the airport and transfer you to your accommodations in our luxurious Go Touch Down Resort vans. These air-conditioned vehicles seat a maximum of 6 passengers plus your guide. Your guide will have a microphone so that all travelers can be informed, no matter where they are sitting. You will travel in these luxury tour vans during most of your Cape Town Tour, as well as when transferring to and from your accommodations during your Safari Adventure. Safari vehicles are open-air [...]
OR Tambo International Airport (Johannesburg) International arrivals: After collection of your baggage you will proceed through Customs and enter the International Arrivals area through a large glass sliding door. As you enter this area proceed immediately to your right where you will see an airports information desk indicated by a yellow “i” in an italic typeface. Your guide will meet you here with a Go Touch Down sign. If your guide is not immediately visible please stay at the information desk. Domestic arrivals: After collection of your baggage you will proceed to the domestic arrivals area through [...]
Meat: Lamb Chops, Steak, Pork Chops, Kebabs, Chicken: Drumsticks, Wings, Breasts, Kebabs Sausages: Pork, Chicken, Boerewors: Coarsely minced beef – sometimes combined with minced pork, lamb or both – spiced with coriander seed, black pepper, nutmeg, cloves and allspice A typical braai platter in South Africa It is important to note that venison (game meat) is seldom braaied (barbecued) in South Africa as it’s best to cook or stew to make it tender. South Africans will not surprise you by not announcing what meats are being braaied. Normally a selection and a [...]
