General Information

HEALTH AND MEDICAL INFORMATION

No special inoculations are required for travel to South Africa, Zambia, or Mozambique.

Our camps in South Africa are located mainly in malaria-free areas, while all camps in Zambia and Mozambique are situated in malaria regions.

We strongly recommend that you contact your medical aid provider to confirm that you are covered for any accidents during international travel. Additionally, we advise all travellers to obtain comprehensive travel insurance in case an emergency affects your ability to travel.

COMMUNICATION

Wi-Fi is available in all camps. Please keep time zones in mind—there is a 7-hour time difference between our locations and Eastern Standard Time (USA). If you plan to use your mobile phone internationally, remember to activate international roaming before departing your home country.

CLIMATE AND CLOTHING

During our winter months (May–August), the weather is generally very pleasant. Expect chilly mornings, warm, sunny afternoons, and cold evenings. While rain is possible, it is unlikely at this time of year. From March to April and September to October, the weather becomes significantly warmer compared to our winter

months. Daily laundry services are provided, so three to four sets of clothing are typically sufficient. For hunting activities, we

recommend wearing olive, brown, tan, or green clothing to blend in with the natural environment.

TIPPING

Tipping is customary when hunting in Africa. Hunters are respectfully encouraged to leave a cash tip (preferred) at their own discretion for the PHs and camp staff. You are welcome to contact our office for country-specific tipping guidelines prior to your hunt. If you would like to bring small gifts, we recommend school supplies, as many local families cannot easily afford these items for their children.

BOOKINGS

In most cases, a 50% deposit of your quoted hunt is required to secure your safari. However, in South Africa, the standard deposit is $3,500 for plains game hunts and $4,500 for buffalo hunts. For Zambia and Mozambique, the remaining 50% balance (excl. trophy fees) must be paid at least 60 days prior to the

start of your hunt. The final balance for all hunts is payable at the end of your safari, before departing the Dries Visser concessions.

Payments may be made by cash, credit card, or bank draft, depending on the country in which you are hunting.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

A deposit is required to secure your hunting date.

Cancellation Policy:

  • 12 months or more before safari commencement; A full refund of your deposit will be issued, minus any applicable bank or wire transfer fees.
  • 6 to 11 months before safari commencement; Deposits are non-refundable, but the full amount may be applied toward rescheduling your safari for an alternative year.
  • Within 6 months of safari commencement; No refunds will be issued. A 100% cancellation fee applies. We advise all travelers to obtain comprehensive travel insurance to protect against unforeseen emergencies that may prevent travel. In such cases, your insurance provider will be responsible for covering any costs related to your trip, including your deposit.

LIABILITY

Dries Visser Safaris cannot be held responsible for any loss, damage, illness, injury, or death that may occur during or as part of your safari. Any additional expenses arising from such events will be the responsibility of the client. All clients are required to arrange their own accident insurance. In addition, all clients hunting with Dries Visser Safaris must sign an indemnity form prior to arrival.