FOR THE RIDER FOR AFRICA
- Passport ( Valid for 6 months with at least 2 consecutive blank pages. Please check Visa requirements for your country of origin)
- Driver’s license (Must be in English with a photo)
- Medical & Health Insuarence details
- Credit, debit card and some Cash (USD, EURO)
- All protective rider gear
- Sunglasses and sun protector
- Rain Suite
- Casual wears for evening dinners
- Swim wear
- Wind stopper
- Insect Repellent
- Camel-bags
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Check your health & Vaccinations requirements for Africa.
http://www.thegsa.co.za/index.php
ROAD TRAVEL
In Africa & New Zealand, the traffic is left-hand.
Driver’s license: You may use a valid driver’s license issued in your own country as long as it has a photograph, the signature of the holder and is in English. Alternatively, you may carry an official translation of your license or obtain an international driving license before you leave home. You should always have your driver’s license with you when you are driving as you will be asked to produce it if you are pulled over for any reason.
Fuel: When you refuel, be sure to establish what kind of fuel you need. Most fuel stations accept cards. At the fuel station, a petrol attendant will fill your bike, check tyres, oil and water if you ask.
USEFUL INFORMATION
WEATHER
Necessary information about the required clothing will be provided as per seasonal conditions.
CURRENCY
All participants should carry reasonable amount of EUR or USD (printed in 2006 and on) cash. Debit and credit cards are also welcome.
WATER
Although drinkable tap water is available in certain areas, consumption of bottled water is encouraged and recommended.
ELECTRICITY
Plug adaptors are available in all hotel receptions where required.
COMMUNICATIONS
It is recommended that tour participants make the necessary arrangements to enable roaming in their local mobile telephones. Wi-Fi facilities are available in most of the tour destinations.
LANGUAGES
The most common languages are English, German and Spanish.
TIPS AND TIPPING
As a rough guide: give 10% to 20% to a waiter in a restaurant.
MALARIA
Most of South Africa is malaria-free, although precaution should be taken when visiting the Kruger National Park or low-lying parts of northern KwaZulu-Natal.
SECURITY
Use common sense and take basic safety precautions. Keep valuables locked away and don’t wear expensive watches or jewellery, flash expensive cameras, or walk in deserted areas. Keep car doors and windows locked at all times. If in doubt, ask a guide or at your accommodation for safety guidelines
