Travel Documents

You have booked and paid for your trip. You have received a message that you will receive the travel documents approximately 2 weeks before departure.
What can you expect from travel documents?

travel documents vouchers: an overview of all the items you have booked in chronological order with corresponding route descriptions, address and contact details of all accommodations and suppliers, reservation numbers and check-in times.
e-tickets and flight schedules if applicable
vouchers from car rental companies
additional documentation of, for example, SANParks or day trips booked by you

When receiving a rental car or camper you can ask for road maps. Often these are already present in the car, if this is not the case, ask for this. Make sure you check the inventory on your camper before you leave.

All travel documents will be sent to you by email.

On our website under practical information you will find lots of useful information to prepare for your trip. We also have a menu with frequently asked questions.

border crossing and travel documentation: South Africa and neighboring countries of South Africa
general information car rental
general information camper rental
vaccination and health
malaria
GPS, telephone and internet
fees and tips
toll roads and e-toll
traffic rules
plugs

Travel guides

There are many different travel guides about South Africa and neighboring countries available. As a service, we have selected a number of high-quality travel guides that you can easily order through travel bookstore De Zwerver, but take a look at the De Zwerver website for the complete range.

As a customer of South Africa Specialist you can get a discount on travel guides in English at travel bookstore De Zwerver. Send an email for the discount code to info@zuidafrikaspecialist.nl.

Travel guide South Africa Dominicus (Dutch)
Guide with adequate descriptions of what a country or area has to offer for the tourist, without getting stuck with the most obvious attractions. Incl. maps, illustrations and practical tips.

Travel guide South Africa Capitol (Dutch)
Beautifully illustrated travel guide with 3D drawings, beautiful maps and great photos. In addition, extensive background descriptions. Really to get in the mood! Large format guide.

Travel Guide Rough Guide to South Africa, Lesotho & Swaziland (English)
Very good travel guide for both the organized but especially for the independent traveler. Packed with information about traveling, sleeping, eating, but also museums and culture.

Road Maps

In the Netherlands people cannot generally get a good road map of South Africa. If tickets are already available, they are usually not of a recent date. As a service we offer you the possibility to order a recent card through travel bookstore De Zwerver.

If you are looking for a clear and recent map of Botswana, you can order it directly here. This map is a great addition to your GPS!

As a South Africa Specialist customer you can get a discount on your road maps at travel bookstore De Zwerver. Send an email for the discount code to info@zuidafrikaspecialist.nl.

Tracks4Africa Southern Africa (English)
The utmost road atlas when traveling by 4×4 through South Africa and neighboring countries.

Road Atlas South Africa Mapstudio (English)
A larger but handy format. Easy to browse and detailed road map.
Great added value lies in the city maps and detailed maps of tourist areas.