Best time to travel to Africa to view wildlife? In Southern Africa, the best wildlife viewing is during the dry season from May through October with July, August, and September being the most desirable months because of climate and temperature.

East Africa has a more temperate climate except for the long rains in April and May when many of the safari camps close down. The migration can be seen in southern Serengeti in Tanzania from November thru March. It then moves north via the western corridor and can be seen in northern Serengeti and the Maasai Mara in Kenya from July thru October.

How do I book a safari? Planning a safari with us is a personal experience we hope clients will also enjoy. The first step is to have a phone conversation or a meeting in person to discuss your plans. We begin by getting the basic information such as number, age and profile of the travelers, an idea of your budget, and if you have any specific destinations or interests in mind. We will then work with you closely to design an itinerary that suits your needs.

We would encourage a lead-time of 6 to 12 months to plan that perfect trip. The bigger the group and the busier time of travel (Jun-Oct or Christmas), the longer the planning lead-time should be.

How much does it cost to go on safari with A2A? The safaris we organize can range in cost from about $3,000 per person to over $10,000 per person for a week-long trip.These are all private safaris customized to a client's wishes. We do not offer scheduled group trips but on occasion, we would offer uniquely themed guided exploration trips.

Due to the remoteness in location, the intimate size of the camps (typically 10 rooms or less), and the fully guided nature of safari activities, the nightly rates on safari are quoted on a fully inclusive basis. The nightly rates can be as low as $300 to as high as $2,000 per person per night for the most exclusive camps. The usual variables of seasonality, children's age, and supplementary rates for solo travelers would also affect costs.

What is the weather like in Africa? In general, the climate during Africa's dry season is as near perfect as you can get. Daytime temperatures can range from 70-80 F and night time temperatures cool down to 50-60 F. The dry season in Southern Africa starts in April and runs through October. The green or summer season begins in November and runs through March. In East Africa, the climate is generally dry except for the months of April and May when the long rains come and many East Africa safari lodges close.

What type of clothes should I take on safari? When on safari it is best to bring comfortable clothes that are cool, but that can layer to keep you warm at night or on game drives. It's best to wear grey, brown or khaki coloured clothing during the months July through October, and green clothing during the months November through June. Bright colours & camouflage clothing are definitely not recommended.

What type of luggage can I bring? Traveling to remote safari camps will most likely require the use of light aircrafts or bush planes. Due to space constraints, only soft-sided and frame-less bags such as duffel bags can be accommodated. The weight limit in Southern Africa is 44 lbs and the limit in East Africa is 33 lbs.

Do I need a visa? For US passport holders, most countries in Africa will allow you to apply for a visa on arrival. We recommend that you check your visa requirement with us or visit the US Department of State website before finalizing your booking.

Vaccinations or medicines necessary? Yellow Fever (YF) vaccination is required by most countries in Africa from guests who are traveling directly from Yellow Fever endemic countries. As an example, guests arriving in South Africa from Kenya or Brazil will be required to show proof of YF vaccination. Anti-Malaria medicines while not a border requirement is also highly recommended.

Our travel consultants can advise you on the statutory requirements but please consult your physician for personal health matters.

Do you recommend travel insurance? We recommend that you purchase a travel protection plan to help protect you and your travel investment against the unexpected. Travel protection plans can include coverage for Trip Cancellation, Trip Interruption, Emergency Medical and Emergency Evacuation/Repatriation, Trip Delay, Baggage Delay and more.

Contact our travel professionals at 212-858-0270 to learn more about how to help protect you and your travel investment.

Payment and Cancellation Policies? A2A's payment and cancellation policies mirror the policies imposed by the safari operators and various suppliers which are very strict. In order to confirm the booking and hold your reservations, a 30% non-refundable deposit is required. The balance 70% is due 75 days before departure.

Cancellations between 75 and 45 days before departure will have a penalty equal to 50% of the trip cost. Cancellations 45 days or less before departure will have a penalty of 100% of trip cost. will interest site visitors. For example, you may want to describe a team member's experience, what makes a product special, or a unique service that you offer.

What are A2A's fees for its services? As travel planners and arrangers, we do not charge an additional fee for our services. We are paid in commissions by the local service providers who by industry practice, would quote the same rates to everyone. Clients should therefore be assured that A2A's quotes will be the same or less than with booking directly.