What photographic equipment do you suggest for a safari?
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This obviously depends on your interest in photography, although many guests don't realise how much they will enjoy taking wildlife photos until they are already on safari. Technology also keeps evolving and keen photographers will want to ensure that they are up to date with the latest offerings. As a general rule, guests who would like to take photographs as simple mementos of people and places will be satisfied with a small digital camera of 4 to 6 mega pixels with a 2 to 5 times optical zoom. For guests who want higher quality pictures of animals a minimum of 8 mega pixels and an 8 times optical zoom is recommended. Avid photographers who wish to take exceptional quality wildlife shots will need a digital SLR camera of at least 8 mega pixels with a minimum of a 300 mm zoom lens, as well as a wider angle lens for scenic pictures. All the major brands, such as Canon, Nikon and Pentax, are recommended. When selecting your camera, remember to consider optical zoom, rather than digital zoom, as this provides much better quality photographs. It is also important to familiarise yourself with your photographic equipment before you leave on safari and make sure that you have all any cables required to download the pictures. A memory card of at least 2 gig is recommended. Lastly, remember to always take your photographs using the highest quality setting on your camera.
Will I be able to recharge camera batteries and other electrical appliances at your lodges?
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Yes, facilities are available to make sure you can recharge all your electrical appliances. Where electricity is not available at the camps themselves, such as the &Beyond Under Canvas camps or on the &Beyond Botswana Explorer Expedition, 12v outlets and adapters are available on the safari vehicles.
What style of food is served at the lodges?
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All &Beyond Lodges are renowned for their delicious Pan-African cuisine – the freshest local ingredients and flavours prepared with an African twist.
Do your lodges have electricity?
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220v current is available at most of our lodges 24 hours a day and hairdryers are generally available in all suites. Please refer to our lodge fact sheets for confirmation of the electricity supply at the lodge of your choice.
Do you have internet access at your lodges?
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Intermittent internet access is available at many of our lodges. Please refer to our lodge fact sheets to confirm which lodges offer internet access.
Do you offer childminding services?
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Childminders are available at specific &Beyond lodges. Please refer to our child policy for a full list of family-friendly lodges.
What activities are available at your lodges for children?
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Activities depend entirely on the age of the children and may include the following: Special family game-drives (at the discretion of the lodge manager and subject to availability), one-hour children's bush walks within the camp perimeter, Planet Manager activity books, special programmes that include tracking, fishing, frog safaris, birding and others. Children’s meals and menus are available.
What does the emergency medical insurance that is available at the lodges include?
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Emergency medical evacuation insurance is included in the rate at all &Beyond lodges. This insurance covers primary or emergency medical services for an insured person who suffers illness or injury. Please note that this is evacuation insurance only and does not replace normal travel insurance. Trained first-aiders are on standby at the lodge at all times and emergency evacuation by air is available.
What times are the game drives?
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Starting times for the game drives vary according to the seasons and are approximately: Spring and summer (October to April) Morning game drive 6:00am Afternoon/evening game drive 4:00pm Autumn and winter (May to September) Morning game drive 6:30am Evening game drive 3:30pm
What is the length of the game drives?
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Most game drives last approximately three to four hours.
What is the maximum number of guests allowed on the game drives?
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The number of guests on a game drive vehicle is usually limited to six, although up to eight guests can be accommodated
