You are responsible for obtaining independent advice from your doctor in this regard, but may find the following guide useful:

• South Africa & Botswana: Hepatitis A, Typhoid, Tetanus & Polio (recommended but not compulsory)
• Namibia, Mozambique & Zimbabwe: as above plus Meningitis (recommended but not compulsory)
• Zambia: as above plus Yellow Fever (recommended not compulsory)

MALARIA

Holidays for which malaria precautions are required include:

• Kruger National Park
• Northern KwaZulu Natal (Hluhluwe + Sodwana Bay)
• Zambia (including Victoria Falls)
• Northern Botswana (including Chobe & Okavango)
• Northern Namibia (including Etosha)
• Mozambique

Malaria-free destinations include:

• Cape Town
• Garden Route
• Southern KwaZulu Natal (Beach)
• Drakensberg Mountains
• Kalahari
• Johannesburg
• Sun City
• Central and Southern Namibia

If you are visiting a malaria area, you must consult your doctor for advice.

SAFETY

Comprehensive information on travel risks in Southern Africa is provided by the Foreign & Commonwealth Travel Advice Centre.

SOUTH AFRICA SUMMARY as at 18 December 2006

• There is a high level of crime, but most occurs in townships and isolated areas away from tourist destinations.

• The standard of driving is variable and there are many fatal accidents.

• You should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.

• More than 460,000 Britons visit South Africa every year. Most visits are trouble-free. The main type of incident for which British nationals require consular assistance in South Africa is for replacing lost or stolen passports. Passport theft is usually opportunist and non-violent (and increasingly often occurs at airports on arrival or departure), although some passports are taken during muggings. You should keep photocopies of your passport with you in a separate place to your passport.

• We strongly recommend that you obtain comprehensive travel and medical insurance before travelling. You should check any exclusions and that your policy covers you for the activities you want to undertake.

For up to date information refer www.fco.gov.uk - Travel Advice