Essential Information

CAPITAL CITIES

KENYA: Nairobi

TANZANIA: Dodoma

SOUTH AFRIA: Pretoria

LANGUAGE

KENYA: English & Kiswahili

TANZANIA: English & Kiswahili

SOUTH AFRICA: 11 official languages including English, the language of business and politics.

CURRENCY

KENYA: Kenyan Shilling

TANZANIA: Tanzanian Shilling

SOUTH AFRICA: South African Rand

PASSPORT/VISA

KENYA: Visa required but can be obtained on arrival

TANZANIA: Visa required for UK passport holders

SOUTH AFRICA: No visa required for UK passport holders.

FLYING TIME

NAIROBI: 8:30 hours (direct)

ARUSHA: 12 hours (indirect)

ZANZIBAR: 12 hours (indirect)

CAPE TOWN: 12 hours (direct)

JOHANNESBURG: 11 hours (direct) 

NB: All timings are approximate from London and for indirect flights include stopover time.

Africa Climate

CLIMATE/SEASON

EAST AFRICA: For East Africa there are two rainy seasons, the long rains from March through to May and the short rains from November to December. Whilst not considered the optimum time to visit, the rainy seasons mean less visitors, cheaper prices and lush scenery.

SOUTH AFRICA: South Africa really is an all year destination. Summer (November through to February) offers the best weather but winters are generally pleasant for those used to the British climate.

BEST TRAVELLING PERIOD

A massive continent, the best travelling period varies. For East Africa September is generally considered the best time to visit, whereas in South Africa it is from October through to March.

• India & Nepal
• South-East Asia
• Caribbean & Central America
• China & the Orient
• Indian Ocean
• Africa
• South America
• Middle-East