Visas: Canadian and American passport holders are not required to have visas to enter South Africa.  You must have a valid passport.  Visas are required for travel to Zambia/Zimbabwe which may be obtained upon arrival at the airport. 

Shots and Immunizations:
There are no shots that are required for travel to South Africa but the government does recommend vaccination against yellow fever and Cholera as well as taking Anti-Malaria pills. Hermes Tours also recommends hepatitis A and typhoid vaccines. Also we recommend that your tetanus booster be up to date. Please contact your health care provider as soon as you have registered for this tour.   You should check with your doctor to determine which vaccines you will need. 

Currency and Money Issues:
The currency is the South Africa Rand (ZAR). Many banks and hotels exchange foreign currency. Credit cards (Visa and Master Card) are accepted, as are traveler's checks, preferably in U.S. dollars which may be exchanged at banks, some hotels, and foreign exchange offices. Do not rely on your American Express Card or Diners Card as many establishments do not accept this card. We recommended a combination of US Dollars in Cash, some small bills for tips at restaurants etc... and the rest in $50 or $100 bills and your credit card which you would be able to withdraw cash from ATM machines if you needed to.

What is Included:
All activities outlined in the itinerary, airport transfers on designated days, all ground transportation, services of a specialized local guide. Services of a Hermes Tours Escort throughout the trip with a minimum participation of 6. All hotels and meals mentioned.

Not Included:
Round-trip international air transportation to and from South Africa/Zambia. Meals and activities not specifically included in the itinerary; insurance; alcohol; soft drinks; bottled water; laundry; telephone calls; faxes and any other expenses of a personal nature as well as customary tips to drivers and guides, game lodge staff. Domestic Airfare: approx $300 US, Hermes Tours can book this for you. 

Making a reservation with a deposit will be considered to be consent to the following conditions: Hermes Tours reserve the right to accept or decline any person as a member of the tour at any time and to make whatever changes become necessary with or without notice. Guaranteed departure with a minimum of 2 participants. Services of a Hermes Tours escort upon the participation of 6 guests.

Hermes Tours is not responsible for airline cancellation or change penalties incurred by individual tour participants for air tickets purchased prior to notification that the tour is a confirmed departure.

Hermes Tours does not accept responsibility, including financial in whole or in part for any delay, loss, accidents, personal injury, sickness, medical expenses, event of political unrest, "acts of god" or property damage by fault of any person from whatever cause. All participants are required to sign a standard liability form. Hermes Tours recommends all travelers acquire travel insurance.