Emergency Phone Numbers
Country:
Namibia.
United States Embassy, Windhoek 264 61 295 8500
Police 10111 or (61) 21 1111
(61 prefix from a cell phone)
Ambulance 21 1111 or 20 32276
Fire 21 1111 or 20 32270
Windhoek Central Hospital 203 9111
Botswana.
United States Embassy, Gaborone: 267 395-3982 or 267 395-7111
Police 999 or 351161
Fire 998
Medical Rescue 997
Kenya.
United States Embassy, Nairobi (254) (20) 363-6000
Police 999
Ambulance 999
Fire 999
Mozambique
United States Embassy, Maputo 258 21 494797 or 258 21 490723
Police 119
Ambulance 117
Fire 198
South Africa United States Embassy/Consulate (27 11) 290 3000 (Johannesburg)
(27 21) 702 7300 (Cape Town)
Police 10111
Ambulance 10177
Fire 10177 or 107
Emergency Number 112 (from a cell phone)
National Tourism Hotline 083 123 2345 (information & safety)
Tanzania.
United States Embassy, Dar Es Salaam 255-22-229-4000
Police 999 or 112 From a cell phone
Ambulance 999 or 112 From a cell phone
Fire 999 or 112 From a cell phone
Zambia.
United States Embassy, Lukasa 260 (0) 211-357-000 or 252 234
Police 999 or 112 From a cell phone
Ambulance 991 or 112 From a cell phone
Fire 993 or 112 From a cell phone
Zimbabwe.
United States Embassy , Harare 263-4-250593/4
Police 999 or 991
Ambulance 999 or 991
Fire 999 or 993
Africa Travel Safety Tips
Africa is no more unsafe to travel in than most other continents around the globe and even though one might never encounter any problems, it is better to be on the safe side whenever you travel to a new destination.
Here are some helpful tips...
- Do not leave your luggage unattended and keep it within sight.
- Try and avoid counting money in public.
- Southern Africa has well conditioned roads in most areas, but keep to the road signs and try not to take short cuts or lengthy detours.
- Plan your route for each day's travel the night before and leave an itinerary of such travel with someone at your hotel or lodge. Check back in with that person upon returning or when you arrive at your next destination.
- At night....stay within well lit areas and avoid following someone whom you don't know, anywhere, for any reason.
- Wallets & Cell phones should be carried on person and preferrably not in a bag.
- Try and avoid wearing excessive jewelry in public and not carrying too many cameras & electronics around.
- Be aware of where you leave purses or bags.... Do not hang them from the back of chairs, under tables, on hooks in restrooms .
- In South Africa - most of the National Roads (Interstates) are clearly marked on maps with a capitol "N" and in some cases are also Toll Roads, which are considered to be safer to travel by. Try to do all your driving in the daytime and spend evenings at your lodge, hotel or in well lit public places.
Emergency Phone Numbers
Click here for a full list of all emergency phone numbers. Print and take it with you (on person) wherever you go on your trip.
If you have any other concerns or questions, please do not hesitate contacting your Go Africa Adventures travel coordinator.
Go Africa Adventures
24-Hour Customer Care
Toll Free...1 888 3GO AFRICA (346 2374)
Office... 503-344 6311 or 503-342 6761
Safari Checklist
Make sure you bring all of the following:
- 4 Khaki, Tan, Olive Colored Long Sleeved Shirts (Cotton)
- 3 Pairs of Comfortable Long Pants & Belt
- 2-3 Pairs of Shorts
- 1 Hat, Cap and/or Bandana
- 3 Pairs of Hiking Socks
- 1 Pair of Sneakers
- Flip Flops or Sandals (Optional)
- 1 Pair of Worn-in Hiking Boots
- 1 Light Jacket or Fleece
- 1 Warm Jacket
- Comfortable Casual Clothing
(jeans & T-shirts) - Swim Suit / Shorts
- Cotton Socks, Underwear & Pajamas
- Toiletries and Medicine
- Sunglasses
- Sun Protection (high factor)
- Chap Stick
- Insect Repellant
- Binoculars (IMPORTANT)
- Camera & Video Camera
- Plenty of Film or memory cards & Batteries
- Good Quality Flashlight & Batteries
- International Power Adapters Note: Electrical Appliances should be set at 220 volts AC.
- Passport
