Useful Information

We have compiled what we consider useful pre-booking information on the eight countries we feature in Southern Africa & the Indian Ocean, ranging from climactic information to health & visa advice. However, if the information you require is not shown please don't hesitate to contact us and we will do our best to answer your queries - in fact we like a challenge !

General Information

This section offers a useful resource for other necessary pre-departure information & services - click here. This includes information on health advice, general travel advice, airport parking, airport hotels, airport lounges, chauffeur drive services & much more. Did you know that it can work out cheaper to book a hotel at Heathrow airport for the night before you travel & take advantage of 14 days free parking, than to pay for 14 days airport parking ? Did you also know that there are lounges at the airport that you can pay to visit, to make your airport experience a slightly more relaxed one?

Planes, Trains & Automobiles

A dreadful cliché of a heading but this accurately describes the other information to be found on these pages. Useful information about flights and the booking of flights; useful information on driving in South Africa & Namibia; useful information about the luxury trains of the region.

The Rest of the World & Restaurants

And finally, there is a world outside of Southern Africa & the Indian Ocean. Here you will find like-minded companies who publish accommodation guides similar to those of Portfolio Collection & Africa Collection - this really is the best way to travel ! And a big part of travelling is eating, so look out for the Rossouw's Restaurants guide in South Africa.