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Frequently Asked Questions

General

How is self-drive different to guided travel?

Does Ultimate Routes provide guided safari trips?

How does the booking process work?

Does Ultimate Routes book camping and accommodation?

Does Ultimate Routes book luxury safari holidays?

Can I include activities with my bookings?

Do you make bookings for special occasions?

How do I pay Ultimate Routes for my bookings?

What will Ultimate Routes provide with my booking documentation?

Do I need specific vehicle documentation for a cross-border trip?

Can I pre-pay for conservation fees through Ultimate Routes?

Does Ultimate Routes book accommodation in the Kgalagadi Trans Frontier Park?

Is it safe to self-drive in Southern Africa?

Should I carry extra fuel on my overlanding trip?

Should I take along any recovery gear on my overlanding trip?

Are there police roadblocks and traffic officers on the roads?

Do you recommend getting a local SIM card?

Namibia

What is the best season to travel in Namibia?

When do bookings open for Namibia itineraries?

How many people can be booked per campsite in Namibia?

Do I need to take precautions against malaria in Southern Africa?

Where can I find additional self-drive information for Namibia travel?

What currency is generally accepted in Namibia?

Can I take meat over the border to Namibia?

Is the water safe to drink in Namibia?

Botswana

What is the best season to travel in Botswana?

When do bookings open for Botswana itineraries?

How many people can be booked per campsite in Botswana?

Do I need to take precautions against malaria in Southern Africa?

Where can I find additional self-drive information for Botswana travel?

What currency is generally accepted in Botswana?

Can I take meat over the border to Botswana?

Is the water safe to drink in Botswana?

Zimbabwe

What is the best season to travel in Zimbabwe?

When do bookings open for Zimbabwe itineraries?

How many people can be booked per campsite in Zimbabwe?

Do I need to take precautions against malaria in Southern Africa?

Where can I find additional self-drive information for Zimbabwe travel?

What currency is generally accepted in Zimbabwe?

Can I take meat over the border to Zimbabwe?

Is the water safe to drink in Zimbabwe?

Zambia

What is the best season to travel in Zambia?

When is the best time to see the Kasanka Bat Migration?

When do bookings open for Zambia itineraries?

How many people can be booked per campsite in Zambia?

Do I need to take precautions against malaria in Southern Africa?

Are there TseTse Flies in Zambia and what can be done to prevent bites?

Where can I find additional self-drive information for Zambia travel?

What currency is generally accepted in Zambia?

Are we allowed to take meat over the border to Zambia?

Is the water safe to drink in Zambia?

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