Australia FAQ’s

  • Do I need an Australian Tourist visa?

    Tourist Visas must be obtained prior to arrival into Australia. You will require two blank pages in your passport and the validity of the passport has to be within six months of your arrival date. You can apply for certain types of visas on the Australian Department of Home Affairs website.

  • Do I need travel insurance?

    We strongly recommend that you purchase comprehensive travel insurance. It should cover, trip cancellation, lost or delayed baggage, emergency accident, illness and evacuation, delay or interruption, 24- hour medical assistance and traveller’s assistance.

  • What documents will I need to bring with me?

    Passport, Valid visa, plane tickets, itinerary, travel insurance documents, Yellow fever vaccine certificate, credit cards/bank cards, cash for tipping and for personal use, Vaccine certificate. Please confirm your flights before departure.

  • What is the weather like?

    Australia’s weather varies greatly throughout the eight States. December to February is summer; March to May is Autumn; June to August is winter; September to November is spring.

  • What languages are spoken?

    English is the official language.

  • How much is the tip on a safari?

    Suggested tipping guideline:

    Restaurants and Lodge/Camp staff: 10%-15%

    Alternatively, you can use the tipping box at the Lodges and Camps. These tips will be shared out equally with all those staffs who assist you behind the scenes.

  • What to wear on a safari?

    Pack some comfortable and light attire that will enable you to sit comfortably in the safari vehicle. Neutral coloured clothing is recommended to improve game viewing. Having layers on helps with the varied temperatures as the mornings and evenings can get cold. Make sure to pack a sweater and gloves when travelling in the cold season. Sunglasses and a sun hat is essential. Swimming costume will be ideal when relaxing by the pool. Hiking boots for the excursions.

  • What essential items to pack for the safari?

    Insect repellent, sun cream, sun block, small first aid medical kit, personal toiletries, camera equipment, snacks, anti-bacterial hand sanitiser. Binoculars, UK plug adapter, torch or flashlight will be essential.

  • Important Information

    Don’t leave valuables lying around. Lock them in the safe in the Lodges or camps or give them to the camp manager for safe keeping.

    7kg (15lbs) is the luggage allowance on domestic flights (in addition to a handbag).