A holiday to South Africa is often regarded as a once in a lifetime experience but it is important to plan the holiday with safety in mind so that it is a holiday of a lifetime for all the right reasons.

Ahead of your trip it is essential to check which vaccinations are required for the area of South Africa that you will be visiting. This needs to be done four to six weeks before the date of travel so that you are well prepared.

Keeping all of the party safe on your trip is paramount and with expert guidance from guides and reps the holiday should be incident free. Embarking on a guided trip, especially if it is your first visit to South Africa is probably a sensible option and will give you the reassurance you need so that you can relax and enjoy the amazing experience.

It is important to stay within the confines of your resort unless it is deemed safe to venture out. Being unfamiliar with the locality it may be easy to wander into areas that are not safe for tourists. Guided tours of local markets and tourist attractions are by far the best way to see the local area safely and get a real insight into the culture of the South African people.