Accommodation Botswana
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A small yacht club is located at the Gaborone Dam, where sailing and windsurfing are available. Bilharzias and crocodiles make the reservoir unsafe for swimming, however. Horseback riding and instruction are available at stables located outside of town and at very reasonable prices. The Kalahari Hash House Harriers meet every week and serious marathoners can compete in a full season of events. For those who prefer spectator sports, soccer games are held regularly at the National Stadium and on other fields. Touring and Outdoor ActivitiesLast Updated: 12/2/2003 9:47 AM Photographers, hunters, birdwatchers, and fishing enthusiasts will enjoy Botswana’s rich game and wildlife areas. Much of the country is set aside for national parks and game reserves, such as Chobe National Park, Mor ... [Read More]
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Accommodation exchange is provided at the Embassy to employees and TDY travelers. Dollar checks/currency and travelers checks may be cashed for maloti/rand. ... The Mission receives regional support from Embassy Gaborone, Embassy Pretoria, and Consulate General Johannesburg. Financial and payroll services are provided by the Financial Services Center in Charleston, South Carolina. Housing Temporary QuartersLast Updated: 8/31/2001 6:00 PM Temporary accommodation is available at the Lesotho Sun Hotel and the Maseru Sun Hotel. Both hotels have restaurants and the food is quite good. Permanent HousingLast Updated: 10/21/2003 8:38 AM [Read More]
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Cars can be rented at the airport in Johannesburg or in Pretoria for the 223-mile drive (approximately 4 hours) to Mbabane. Travelers should get careful directions before driving to Swaziland, as road signs are not always clear. Oshoek, the most commonly used border post on the road from Johannesburg and Pretoria to Mbabane, is open daily from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. No suitable overnight accommodation is available at the border. ... In 2000, per diem rates were sufficient to cover rooms at all facilities. Accommodations can be difficult for weekend and holidays, although adequate arrangements can usually be made if the post is notified well in advance. ... [Read More]
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Victoria Falls, known by its ancient name of “Mosi-O-Tunya” (“The Smoke that Thunders”), is a must stop for all visitors to Zambia. The falls (a mile wide and twice as high as Niagara) are 295 miles, or a 6-hour drive, from Lusaka near the border town of Livingstone. Accommodations range in cost and comfort from the 5-star Royal Livingstone and 3-star Zambezi Sun to rustic cottages. Just outside of Livingstone is a small national park with 1,300 varieties of animals, reptiles, and birds, including elephant, giraffe, zebra, black rhino, antelope, warthog, and bush pig. Other attractions near Victoria Falls are the National Museum that houses many cultural and anthropological exhibits (re-opening March 2004); the Maramba Cultural Village; bungee jumping and whitewater rafting trips. ... [Read More]
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Several attractions within a 2-3-hour drive afford pleasant weekends. The Eastern Highlands (Nyanga, Troutbeck, Vumba) offer beautiful and serene surroundings and diverse recreational opportunities. The choice of accommodation is wide, ranging from self-contained cabins in the National Parks to a five-star hotel complete with a casino in Nyanga. ... Embassy employees are not exempt from paying sales tax in Zimbabwe and tax is included in the price of all items, including restaurant bills. The Embassy cashier offers accommodation exchange but most embassy personnel open one or more local checking accounts with Standard Chartered Bank. Representatives from Standard Chartered are present at the Embassy two days per week. Zimbabwe has stringent currency controls. Please see the section on Passage for details on currency controls. It is not advisable to use credit cards at this time in Zimbabwe because funds may be converted at the official government exchange rate rather than the market rate. ... [Read More]
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Nyika Park is located in the northern region on a high plateau and offers spectacular scenery and many different types of game. It is, however, the most remote of the parks and is difficult to reach; accommodations are pleasant and are moderately-to-expensively priced. The country has other game reserves, but these do not offer facilities for overnight accommodations. Superb game viewing is possible at South Luangwa National Park in Zambia, a 4-6-hour drive from Lilongwe. ... [Read More]
Ghana: 2004 Investment Climate Statement: Openness to Foreign Investment
A 12.5 percent VAT is levied on most imports, all consumer purchases, services, accommodation in hotels and guest houses, food in restaurants, hotels and snack bars, as well as advertising, betting and entertainment. The VAT collection rate will be 15 percent, starting August 1, 2004, with the implementation of the 2.5 percent Health Insurance Levy. ... [Read More]
Country Narratives -- Countries Q through Z
The government assists victims with a full range of social and health care services, and temporary residence is available on an individual basis. It provides funding to UK and foreign victim-assistance NGOs. The government established a pilot project to support victims of trafficking through cooperation with a specialized domestic violence NGO. Victims who wish to return home or who are not authorized to remain are provided reintegration assistance, including initial counseling, suitable accommodation and support in reintegration into their own community. The police issued standard operating procedures to prevent the intimidation and harassment of witnesses. The Home Office prepared specific guidance for officials who may encounter trafficking to understand the difference between trafficking victims and illegal migrants. Victims are encouraged to assist in investigation and prosecution of trafficking and may file civil suits. ... [Read More]
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The Embassy does not have accommodation exchange facilities. Employees normally cash their personal checks at Mauritius Commercial Bank (MCB) on the ground floor of the Embassy building. A local checking account may also be opened, and travelers checks are available. Foreign currency is available, and most major credit cards are widely accepted. ... [Read More]
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