Botswana Safari
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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A common activity for seeing many of Namibia’s sights is a camping safari. Several safari companies in Windhoek offer “drive-in” or “fly-in” guided tours of Namibia’s beauty and wildlife. At night, tourists sleep under a brilliant night sky untroubled by pollution or city lights. ... Western clothing and footwear including clothing suitable for office, recreation, safari, workout, and casual, weekend wear, are available in Windhoek, but selection can be limited. Reasonably priced clothing is not of high quality, and high-quality clothing may cost more than in the U.S. or South Africa. Name brand athletic shoes are available at sporting goods stores, but dress and casual shoes are limited in selection and quality. Unusual shoe sizes are generally not available. ... [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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Destinations within the country for long weekends or short vacations are numerous. Great Zimbabwe, which has been described as "one of Africa's greatest mysteries," is fascinating and a tour to this area is a must for any visitor to the country. Hwange National Game Park is Zimbabwe's largest game sanctuary, covering some 14,620 square kilometers (larger than Connecticut). Safari vehicles are designed to offer maximum opportunity to photograph and view the large variety of animals that abound there. Victoria Falls have been described as one of the seven natural wonders of the world. They are 1,690 meters in width and their mean height is 92 meters; their greatest recorded flow was 160 million gallons per minute; the gorges were cut over millions of years by the waters of the Zambezi River. ... [Read More]
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Although some fabrics and sewing notions are available, bring fabric, linings, patterns, and other sewing needs if you plan to sew. Lilongwe has a few dressmakers and tailors, but the quality of their work varies. MenLast Updated: 5/12/2004 4:29 AM Embassy officers usually wear coats and ties in the office and for most social occasions. Due to varied quality of ... [Read More]
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Although hunting in the national parks is forbidden, a wide variety of game can be hunted on private hunting farms. Hunting migratory waterfowl is prohibited. The required hunting permit can usually be obtained through the organization arranging the hunting safari. Rifle and shotgun ammunition is available at U.S. prices. ... [Read More]
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