Some of the Most Asked Question

Authenticity: Southern Africa is a destination for all preferences. Family, Solo, Adventure, Nature Southern Africa offers solutions to all your needs with that true touch of authentic hospitality. Throughout ratings & comments from Visitors to Southern Africa, reference to friendliness and helpfulness has always been the spontaneous response.

International Air Traffic frequents the main ports of entry at Windhoek & Walvis Bay, Namibia – Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe – Lusaka, Zambia – Johannesburg/Cape Town, South Africa – Luanda, Angola. Regional flights cover the rest for all our “start & end” destinations, complimented by full support from Safari Paparazzi Representatives – in Namibia, Botswana, South Africa, Zimbabwe and Zambia.

At Safari Paparazzi we have a full-time test-dummy duo at our disposal. Nicky aged 6 years and Eden aged 10 months of age, are the 3 rd Generation Safari Paparazzi contributors. They serve as our main source of data when it comes to Family Safari research. Trips to all regions of Southern Africa, including our neighbouring Countries are frequently conducted with one aim in mind: How can we improve our Family Safari presentations and how can we make it an unforgettable experience to both Kids and Parents. Meticulously chosen equipment and user-friendly service providers are applied to ease the efforts of Parents and Kids – we know, we test it over and over before implementation.

Safari Paparazzi offers a wide range of options to meet all budget requirements. At the top of the list is Wildlife Safaris with emphasis on Exclusive Lodges and Private Safaris. Properties in the Safari Paparazzi Private & Exclusive Listing, are rare and unique – throughout Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Angola and South Africa. It must be noted that some of our Exclusive Range of Lodges are only accessible by helicopter and/or fixed wing aircraft – our preferred service providers are applied.

This is what we do all the time when we are not in the office. Perfectly located, basic accommodation or stunning campsites are listed in our inventory, enabling us to take you anywhere the action is taking place – Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, Angola and South Africa – participating in a Group or going Solo.

Activity-focussed Safaris are presented in Guided Groups. Think Photographic Safaris, Birding Safaris, Hiking Safaris, Cycling Activities. Safari Paparazzi offer Self-Drive and Solo Safaris– Guided or not. The different formats of logistics applied are 4WD vehicles, Motorcycles and Aircraft.

Think Sky-diving at one of Planet Earths’ most desired location for this sport, Bungee Jumping in different locations in Southern Africa, traversing the Spine of the Namib with yourself in control of the 4WD vehicle (an event often referred to as the most demanding on man and machine), Zip-line Canopy Tours at several locations in South Africa, Cage Diving amongst the Oceans’ most vicious beast, Motorcycle Safari with up to 4 days of no man-made structure in sight!! They are there, waiting to be conquered.

Safari Paparazzi provides a map, indicative of caution areas to all Visitors on Safari in Southern Africa. In contrast to popular belief, Visitors spontaneously refer to the high quality of Medical Care Facilities in Southern Africa on a frequent basis. Well published suggestions of driving behaviour, complimented by a 24 ho Properties in the Safari Paparazzi Private & Exclusive Listing, are rare and unique. Throughout Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Angola and South Africa we only list potential service providers following physical occupation of the properties and bi-annual fact finding missions. Listing is based on detail to the experience and the relevant activities. It must be noted that some of our Exclusive Range of Lodges are only accessible by helicopter and/or fixed wing aircraft. your stand-by service, get you what you need, anytime of the day. Your Safari Paparazzi Safari Plan will include all mandatory & suggested vaccination requirements from each country in the region. Our pre-safari profiling, gather all relevant information to enable us to provide for special-needs Safari participants – all of it!

Safari Paparazzi provides a full list of suggestions on what to have (or not to have) in your luggage. Luggage weight restrictions are applied on some of the charter flights – all indicated in your digital Safari Paparazzi Safari Plan – also suggestions on what type of clothing to pack for different Safaris and different destinations.

Safari Paparazzi employ highly trusted Safari Guides – perfectly focussed on Visitors’ needs with special attention to professional distance. Birders, Motorcyclists, Hikers, Adventurers – our Guides allow you to do your thing while keeping your wellbeing in mind.

Anything other than a stiff, corporate, window-dressed experience – we do not do that, because our destinations are different. Carefully selected destinations, Lodges, Campsites, Safari Vehicles, Guides, Safari Plans(no, we do not use the term itinerary), Safari Paparazzi Representatives, Safari

Equipment, distances between stay-overs, re-fuelling points and points of interest – all means a lot to Team Safari Paparazzi: Tried, Tested and Implemented with a reason. Different quotations – different results: We spend time to identify the right product for the right purpose – we test them, assess them and only then include or exclude them from our portfolio. Time management & quality selections is pinnacle in our compilation process – converting your resources into high-value results.

It is crazy! We have personal favourites (that changes with every time we travel) but we are not allowed to enforce them on our Visitors. Two Deserts with an abundance of desert adapted species, three canyons, 20 State Run National Parks, easily accessible dune landscapes, the biggest private nature reserve on the Planet, the Hoba Meteorite (and several other geological wonders), most diverse wildlife population in Africa, several birding hotspots, fascinating wetland habitats, endless open spaces, cultural diversity – and this is only Namibia! Botswana, Zambia, South Africa and Angola is a short flight away – even more interesting via a road trip. You give us your primary interest and we build your experience around that.

Your digital Safari Paparazzi Safari Plan recommends that you always carry water with you – as much as possible. The reality is that water from the tap is fit for human use in the urban areas. In rural areas, it is advisable to purchase from the local store – indicated on our advisory documents included in your safari plan.

You can swipe your Card at most of the retailers en route. Some of the rural destinations experience challenges with reliable data links and therefore it is always handy to have a limited amount of cash on hand (suggestions as per Safari Paparazzi Safari Plan). Cash denominations per Country:

South Africa= Rand
Namibia=Rand/Namibian Dollar
Zambia=US$
Botswana=Pula/US$
Zimbabwe=US$
Angola=Kwanza/US$.