Getting To Egypt:

• Flights on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday on Egypt Air departing JHB @ 21:45 arriving Cairo @ 06:40

Egypt Tourism Seasons:

• High Season: July to May are the main holiday periods on Zanzibar
• Low Season: April to June; Due to the monsoon rains most resorts on Zanzibar close for maintenance and repairs

Travel Documents & Visa Requirements for Egypt:

• Egyptian Embassy In South Africa:
  270 Bourke Street; Muckleneuk; 0002; Pretoria
  Int. Code: 27; Tel: (012) 343 1590 / 1; Fax: (012) 343 1082
• South African Embassy In Egypt:
  18th Floor Nile Tower Building L 21/23 Giza Street; Cairo; Arab Republic of Egypt Int. Code: 202; Tel: (.) 571 7234 / 5 / 8 / 9; Fax: (.) 571 7241
• (a) nationals of Kuwait for stays of up to six months; (b) nationals of Bahrain, Djibouti, Guinea, Libya, Oman, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and Yemen for stays of up to three months; (c) nationals of Jordan (if holding a five-year passport), Malta and holders of Hong Kong (SAR) or Macau (SAR) passports for stays of up to one month; (d) nationals of Malaysia for a tourist stay of a maximum of 15 days; (e) those continuing their journey to a third country within 24 hours, provided holding confirmed tickets
• VISA Requirements:
• Application Form and one recent passport photograph.Passport which is still valid for at least six months with a clear page for the visa.
• South African Passport Holder: FREE
• Method Of Payment:
• Only cash or postal orders will be accepted

Health Requirements for Egypt:

• There are no specific health requirements for South Africans visiting Egypt for short periods of time. It is, however, suggested that persons who intend spending an extended period in Egypt should be immunised against hepatitis A and hepatitis B.
• 1: A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travelers over one year of age coming from infected areas (see below). Those arriving in transit from such areas without a certificate will be detained at the airport until their onward flight departs. The following countries and areas are regarded by the Egyptian health authorities as being infected with yellow fever: all countries in mainland Africa south of the Sahara with the exception of Lesotho, Mauritania, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland and Zimbabwe (and including Chad, Mali and Niger); Sudan south of 15°N (location certificate issued by a Sudanese official is required in order to be exempt from vaccination certificate); São Tomé e Principe. Also Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Panama, Peru, Surinam, Trinidad & Tobago and Venezuela.
• 2: Following WHO guidelines issued in 1973, a cholera vaccination certificate is no longer a condition of entry to Egypt and the country is currently not listed as infected. However, sporadic cases of cholera have been reported and precautions could be considered. Up-to-date advice should be sought before deciding whether these precautions should include vaccination as medical opinion is divided over its effectiveness; see the Health appendix for further information.
• 3: Vaccination against typhoid and polio is advised.
• 4: Limited malaria risk, in the malignant falciparum and benign vivax forms, exists from June to October in the El Faiyoum area. There is no risk in Cairo or Alexandria at any time.
• Food & drink: Mains water is normally chlorinated and, whilst relatively safe, may cause mild abdominal upsets. Bottled water is available and is advised for the first few weeks of the stay. Milk is unpasteurised and should be boiled. Powdered or tinned milk is available and is advised, but make sure that it is reconstituted with pure water. Avoid dairy products which are likely to have been made from unboiled milk. Only eat well-cooked meat and fish, preferably served hot. Pork, salad and mayonnaise may carry increased risk. Vegetables should be cooked and fruit peeled. Drinking water outside main cities and towns carries a greater risk and should always be sterilised.
• Other risks: Precautions against hepatitis A and E and diphtheria should be considered. Immunisation against hepatitis B is sometimes advised. Dengue fever occurs in epidemics. Bilharzia (schistosomiasis) is present in the Nile Delta and the Nile Valley. Avoid swimming and paddling in fresh water; swimming pools which are well chlorinated and maintained are safe. Filariasis may occur in the Nile Delta. There may be a danger of snakes and scorpions in certain areas. Sandstorms are also a risk in some parts.
  Rabies is present. For those at high risk, vaccination before arrival should be considered. If you are bitten, seek medical advice without delay. For more information, consult the Health appendix.
• Health care: Public hospitals and chemists are open to tourists. Health insurance is strongly advised.

Egypt's Climate: