Full South Africa, Botswana & Victoria Falls Tour Route

EXAMPLE (etc.) HOTELS

CAPE TOWN

4* Sky Hotel Cape Town etc.

ZIMBABWE

4* Mopani Lodge Victoria Fallas etc.

3* Victoria Falls Premier Lodge etc.

JOHANNESBURG

4* Sky Hotel Sandton etc

As of July 1, the South Africa entry form will come into effect. The form link is as follows. Forms can be completed at most 1 day before entry into the country, and before our groups depart, our tour guide will assist guests with how to fill out the form. There is no fee.

https://tools.sars.gov.za/sarsonlinequery/traveller

**** When entering South Africa, all passport types must have at least 6 months of validity and 3 blank pages, and care should be taken to ensure there are no ink stains on these blank pages.

IMPORTANT WARNING FOR CHILDREN UNDER 18

1.            You can find below the documents required for guests under 18 and information on this matter

Great care must be taken on this issue. It is not possible to board the plane with missing documents.

As a result of changes made to the relevant laws, effective as of June 1, 2015, a birth certificate is required from all visitors under 18. For Turkish Republic citizens, a Population Registry Sample obtained from the Population Directorates, after being translated by a sworn translator, will serve in place of a birth certificate.

NEW IMMIGRATION REGULATION

1.            Children traveling with their parents

Requirements:

(i)           Parents are required to present birth documents proving that they are the parents of the child/children traveling with them.

(ii)          For adopted children, parents must present the adoption certificate proving that they have adopted them.

Explanatory note:

This application will apply to both South African citizens and other foreigners, on departure and arrival.

For passengers entering/exiting from countries that do not issue birth certificates, a document from an authorized authority that serves as a birth certificate must be presented. All documents presented must be original or a notarized or equivalent certified copy.

2.            Children traveling with only one of their parents

Requirements:

(i)           Parents are required to present birth documents proving that they are the parents of the child/children traveling with them.

(ii)          The sworn consent of the other parent, who is not traveling and whose name is listed on the birth certificate, stating that the child may enter and/or exit South Africa with the other parent, must be presented.

(iii)         A court order transferring all parental rights and responsibilities or legal custody must be presented, or

(iv)         In the event of the death of one of the parents listed on the birth certificate, the death certificate of the deceased parent must be presented.

(v)          In cases where the non-traveling parent does not provide consent, legally divorced couples must also present a court order.

In cases where both parents have passed away and the child is traveling with a relative or another adult relative of the parent, the accompanying person must have the General Directorate certify that they are entering or leaving the Republic of South Africa together with the child.

Explanatory note:

The consent letter may be dated no more than 3 months before the travel date.

3.            Children traveling with adults who are not their biological parents

Requirements:

(i)           The adult must present a copy of the child's birth certificate.

(ii)          A consent letter from the child's parents or legal guardian stating that the person concerned may travel with the child must be presented.

(iii)         With identity document or passport copies of the child's parents or legal guardian

(iv)         The contact information of the child's parents or legal guardian must be presented.

In cases where both parents have passed away and the child is traveling with a relative or another adult relative of the parent, the accompanying person must have Border Police certify that they are entering or leaving the Republic of South Africa together with the child.

4.            Children traveling without any adult

Requirements:

(i)           For persons under 18 to travel when entering and exiting South Africa, the mother and father, or the sole parent or legal guardian, must provide a letter or statement.

(ii)          If one of the parents is providing this document, they must also submit a court decision showing that they have full guardianship rights.

(iii)         A letter containing the place where the child will stay in South Africa and the residential address and contact information of the adult who will receive the child must be presented.

(iv)         A copy of the identity card or valid passport and visa or permanent residence permit of the person who will receive the child in South Africa must be presented.

(v)          The contact information of the child's parents or legal guardian must be presented.

5.            Children under special care as defined in the 2005 Child Act

Requirements:

 Before departing from the Republic of South Africa, a certified copy of the permit obtained from the Provincial Directorate of Social Services where the child resides, as prescribed in Section 169 of the Child Act, must be presented.

ALCOHOL AND TOBACCO PRODUCTS ALLOWED THROUGH CUSTOMS

•             200 cigarettes and 20 cigars per person

•             250g of tobacco or pipe tobacco per person

•             50ml perfume and 250ml eau de toilette per person

•             2 liters of wine per person

1 liter of other alcoholic beverages per person

2.            You can find the weight restriction on domestic flights below.

In short, there is a limit of 1 piece of luggage and 20 kg per person.

To summarize the rules: 2 suitcases of 10 kilos each count as excess weight.

A 30-kilo suitcase for 2 people also counts as excess weight.

PARTICIPATION CONDITION

This trip is organized with a minimum participation requirement of 20 people. If sufficient participation is not achieved, the final cancellation notification date is 20 days before the start of the tour. The tour canceled due to insufficient participation will be communicated to you through your agency.

VISA

FOR SOUTH AFRICA

Ordinary Passport -  Visa not required                

Green Passport - Visa not required

Service Passport - Visa not required 

The Republic of South Africa does not require visas from Turkish citizens.

*** Your passport must have at least 5 blank pages.

HEALTH

There is no vaccination requirement for Turkish citizens when entering South Africa. We recommend that you do not drink tap water during the trip and only consume bottled water that is opened by you for the first time.

FLIGHT TIMES

Istanbul -  Johannesburg  9 hours 35 minutes

Cape Town  -  Istanbul  10 hours 20 minutes

OPTIONAL TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Optional tours and activities are organized by the local agency we work with with a minimum participation requirement of 20 people, and there is no obligation to participate. If the required number is not met, the trips cannot take place, or the prices, content, and vehicle used for optional tours/activities may vary depending on the number of participants. In addition, the days and times of optional tours/activities may be changed by the guide according to the opening/closing status of museums, archaeological sites, or venues at the destinations and according to weather conditions.

ACCOMMODATION

During periods such as fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be used farther than the stated kilometers.

3-person rooms may be provided depending on hotel availability, and the bed offered to the 3rd person in these rooms may be smaller than standard beds. 3-person rooms consist of 1 large bed and 1 extra bed. Since extra beds are foldable beds and beds called coach beds, participants are deemed to have declared that they accept the possible tightness in the rooms and the bed type in 3rd-person and/or child reservations. 

Child discounts are valid for only one (1) child staying with 2 adults and matching the age group stated in the pricing section. 

Breakfasts received at the hotel among the services included in the tour program are served in accordance with the breakfast culture of the country and generally as a limited menu called continental breakfast, consisting of butter, jam, bread, tea, or coffee, and may be served for groups in a separate hall assigned to the group.

CURRENCY

The currency of South Africa is the South African Rand (ZAR). You may bring both currencies with you, but USD must have been printed in 2000 or later. Otherwise, exchange bureaus want to exchange the money at a lower rate.

TIME ZONE

It is 1 hour behind Turkey. When it is 12:00 in Turkey, it is 11:00 in South Africa.

TELEPHONE USE

All mobile phone operators can be used if your phone has international roaming enabled. However, there may be no network coverage in some parts of the country.

CLOTHING AND NECESSARY ITEMS

We recommend that you bring clothing appropriate for the seasonal temperatures that is easy to put on and take off (coat, sweater, etc.).

CUISINE

In South Africa, they have generally created a mixed cuisine culture inspired by Malaysian and European cuisine. Fresh vegetables and fruit are always on their tables.

SHOPPING

In South Africa, where some of the world's largest gold mines are located and which is the largest gold-producing country, jewelry is the first thing that comes to mind for shopping. In jewelry stores, you can find beautiful and specially designed pieces of jewelry together. In addition, you can buy sculptures made by local people, carved wooden products, handmade leather items, and glass products made by glass artisans in the markets.

IMPORTANT NOTES

Having a valid passport and/or having obtained a visa (for destinations/passports where a visa is required) does not mean that entry into the country is guaranteed. Passport police have the authority to refuse you entry into the country. The agency is not responsible for this situation; responsibility belongs to the passenger.  

The agency is an intermediary institution between the airline and the passenger and is subject to the Hague Protocol of 28.09.1955. There may be a risk of delay on scheduled and special flights, or times may change before the current trip and flight. The agency is obliged to notify these changes as soon as possible. Our passengers have purchased the tour knowing and accepting that flight details may change. Children aged 0-2 do not pay airport taxes and airport service fees. 

Panoramic city tours included in the tour package are tours organized for general introduction of the cities, lasting at most 2-3 hours, conducted panoramically from inside the vehicle with guide narration and not including museum or archaeological site entrance fees. For panoramic tours, including other tours specified in the program, if they are not carried out on the day and time of the tour due to roads closed because of any event, or if local authorities do not permit visiting or entering, or if weather conditions make the tour impossible, the agency is not responsible for the tours not being carried out. Some tours may be carried out by public transport or on foot where possible at closed roads or points where vehicle access is not permitted.