PREPARE FOR YOUR ARRIVAL
Visas & Entry Requirements
A little preparation brings confidence to every arrival. Start here to organise the documents and border details for your African journey.
START WITH THE ESSENTIALS
Arrive informed.
Travel with confidence.
Your requirements depend on your nationality, travel document and complete route. Check every destination and transit stop, including any country you will leave and re-enter.
Use this guide as a starting point, then confirm the current requirements with the relevant authorities before booking and again before departure. Immigration authorities make the final decisions on entry.
Your pre-departure check
Your passportCheck remaining validity and blank-page requirements for every stop. Make sure the name on your bookings matches your travel document.
Your visaConfirm whether you need a visa, when to apply, the permitted entry points and how many entries your route needs.
Your supporting documentsKeep required approvals, accommodation details and onward travel information accessible, together with any other documents requested for your journey.
OFFICIAL INFORMATION
Entry guidance for every stop.
Choose every destination on your route, including day trips and transit stops. These links take you directly to official guidance and application services.
01
Botswana
Review the government’s tourism-visa information for eligibility and supporting documents. Use the official eVisa service if an application is required.
02
Namibia
Check the requirements for your nationality and intended arrival point. The ministry’s guidance and e-services portal explain the available application routes.
03
South Africa
Check visa exemptions and application requirements before travelling. If you need a visa, arrange it before arrival. Review the SARS traveller-declaration guidance alongside your immigration preparations.
04
Zambia
Check whether your nationality is visa-exempt, eligible for a visa on arrival, or requires advance approval. Review the official arrival guidance for your travel documents and route.
05
Zimbabwe
Review your nationality’s visa category, available visa types and any entry-declaration steps through the government eVisa service.
REGIONAL JOURNEYS
KAZA UNIVISA
For eligible itineraries, the KAZA UNIVISA may cover travel between Zambia and Zimbabwe and qualifying Botswana day trips through Kazungula. Confirm eligibility, availability and permitted entry points with immigration.
Official links reviewed 15 October 2026. Requirements can change; reconfirm with the relevant authority before travelling.
THE PRACTICAL DETAILS
Prepare for the journey ahead.
A few details are worth working through while your plans are taking shape.
What if my journey includes a border crossing?
Include every crossing in your plans, even a day trip to Chobe or the other side of Victoria Falls. Check entry and re-entry permissions for the complete sequence of countries, including your return to where you are staying.
What should I check when travelling with children?
Confirm each child’s travel documents and any consent or supporting paperwork required for your route. Requirements can depend on nationality and who accompanies the child. Check with the relevant authorities and your airline before departure. Read South Africa’s official guidance for children.
What about transit stops and onward travel?
Check the rules for each transit country, including whether you will pass through immigration. Keep any required onward or return travel details and accommodation confirmations ready to present.
What if I am driving across borders?
Ask your rental company and the relevant border authorities to confirm the vehicle documents, permissions and insurance needed for your exact route. Arrange these before collecting your vehicle.
YOUR JOURNEY, THOUGHTFULLY PLANNED
Let us help shape the details.
Share your proposed route with our travel team. We can help you plan the arrivals, transfers and border crossings that connect your journey.
