Six decisions, in the order they should be made. Get the sequence right and the rest of the planning falls into place.
1. Fix your dates first
Everything else follows from when you travel. July to October means the migration and peak pricing. April to June means green season and much better value.
2. Choose two or three parks, not five
Every extra park costs half a day of driving. Two nights minimum per park is the rule that separates a good trip from an exhausting one.
3. Decide your comfort level
Budget camping runs 150 to 220 US dollars per person per day. Mid range 250 to 400. Luxury 450 to 800. Park fees are identical across all of them.
4. Vet the operator
Ask for the TRA licence number. Refuse full payment upfront, 30 percent is normal. Get every inclusion in writing before you pay a deposit.
5. Book the paperwork
Apply for the eTA at least a week ahead, arrange travel insurance that covers medical evacuation and speak to a travel clinic about malaria prophylaxis.
6. Pack for the cold
The single most common oversight. Dawn game drives at 1,500 metres are genuinely cold. Bring a proper fleece.
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