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Find out all you need to know before you go on your Africa safari holiday - from what to wear on safari to tipping locals.

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Visa & entry

Visa requirements for UK and USA passport holders

We've outlined the visa requirements for UK & USA passport holders travelling to Africa. Other nationalities should check the current entry requirements.

24 February 2022

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Travel Insurance - Don't travel without it!

Travel insurance is often viewed by clients as an extra cost that can be avoided. At Yellow Zebra however we insist that all travellers are fully insured for their trip. This blog covers the major reasons why travel insurance is essential.

24 February 2022

Luggage limits

Luggage weight limits when travelling to Africa

Here, we answer your questions on luggage limits and bag sizes when travelling to Africa. Airlines can be very strict on baggage limits, so it’s important to double-check your limit before you travel.

24 February 2022

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Kenya vs. Tanzania

One of the biggest challenges for many people when planning a safari to East Africa is making the choice between Tanzania and Kenya.

11 November 2021

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Animal Migration in Africa

One of the most awe-inspiring sights in nature is large numbers of animals moving together with a collective purpose.

03 November 2021

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Top tips on what to pack for a horseback riding safari

Here we give our top tips and advice on what to pack for a horse-riding adventure to Africa:

07 February 2020

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The YZ Recommended Reading List

From classic novels to essential field guides, we've listed a few books that we recommend you take on a safari to Africa:

17 January 2020

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Gift for Locals and Supporting the Community

Below, we’ve outlined what you could bring for the locals you meet while on safari, as well as a few important considerations.

By Catherine | 09 January 2020

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Best Camera Equipment for an African Safari

Below, along with YZ co-founder Julian Carter-Manning, professional photographers Will Burrard-Lucas and Marc Muench talk through their recommendations and offer a few tricks on how to snap that perfect safari photograph:

08 January 2020

Clothing & footwear

What to Pack for Your Africa Safari

Here's everything you need to pack for your Africa safari. We provide a list of packing essentials and details of the best footwear to take, as well as where you can have your laundry done.

06 January 2020

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Safety Tips for You and Your Family While on Safari

For any family going on safari, the issue of safety is always important. Here we offer some advice on the main concerns, and you should also be aware that a safari takes you into the habitat of wild animals, where there is always a degree of risk..

29 May 2019

Tipping

Tipping in Africa

Tipping is commonplace across Africa and it's a good idea to keep a supply of small bills with you (either in US Dollars or the local currency).

15 August 2017

Why Trust Yellow Zebra with your African Safari?

"Yellow Zebra are genuine specialists; they know the African bush like the back of their hand."

Brian Jackman, safari expert for The Sunday Times, The Telegraph, Condé Nast, and the BBC

'Europe's Leading Safari Tour Operator' at the World Travel Awards

8 years in a row, since 2015

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"The people at Yellow Zebra have been very helpful setting up a new trip and crediting us from a previous cancelled trip."

Eric Bloland
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"Incredibly responsive. I really appreciated the virtual meetings with our trip advisor to ensure we were working with a real person. We were able to discuss our interests and customize what we wanted to see in Africa - our input was used to craft and shape this once in a lifetime trip. We were al..."

Joline Brandenburg
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"We had so many questions. Our questions were answered with patience and care. It really helped us make an informed decision as to where to visit and stay, as well as the activities we planned to do. Excellent advice."

Julie
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"We had excellent communication and guidance from YZ from the very beginning. We went in not knowing what we wanted to do at all other than go on a safari and Olivia gave us several different travel options to choose from. We settled on a safari in Tanzania. YZ booked us with fabulous accommodatio..."

Kelly Flynn Mushill
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"We have booked multiple times with Yellow Zebra and have always enjoyed a first rate luxury safari. And excellent customer service"

Paul
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