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Tips for Travelers to Sub Saharan Africa
March 2001 Foreword Your trip to Africa will be an adventure off the beaten path. Conditions and customs in sub-Saharan Africa can contrast sharply with those in the United States. These pages contain advice to help you avoid inconvenience and difficulties. Take our advice seriously but don’t let it keep you at home. Most Americans have unforgettable experiences in Africa. We are often welcomed and helped by Africans who are happy to share not just their scenery, but their culture and tradition ... [Read More]
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Zambian wildlife viewing, walking safaris and hunting safaris are unparalleled. South Luangwa National Park is outstanding. Kafue National Park, the second largest national park in Africa, offers conducted walking or Land Rover safaris, where visitors can get quite close to most wildlife. Luangwa and Kafue have inexpensive self-catering cottages with kitchens, as well as numerous full-service lodges. Each park is approachable by road, but visitors to Luangwa usually prefer to fly because of the long distance (400 miles northeast of Lusaka) and poor roads. ... [Read More]
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It is possible to travel by road to Zambia, Mozambique and on to Zimbabwe, Botswana, and South Africa, although current visa and transit policy should be checked in advance. Lusaka is a 1-day drive from Lilongwe, and Harare or Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe can be reached in another day. These roads are paved but are generally in fair-to-poor condition, with potholes and/or deteriorated surfaces in some sections. Malawi is also linked by air to neighboring countries and South Africa, and excursion fares and package holidays are sometimes available at a reduced price. EntertainmentLast Updated: 5/12/2004 4:44 AM [Read More]
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Lowry, Stephen. Know Your National Holidays: A Guide to South Africa's New National Holidays. Manzini, Swaziland: Macmillan Boleswa, 1996 ... Local HolidaysLast Updated: 4/1/2004 4:07 AM ... Local Holidays in 2004: ... [Read More]
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