DESTINATION ORIENTATION
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Southern Africa - General Information
| Country |
Local Time |
Language |
Health Precautions |
Currency |
| Namibia |
* GMT + 2
* GMT + 1 |
English
Afrikaans
German |
Malaria (North & East)
Hepatitis (recommended) |
1 Namibian Dollar = 100 cents |
| Botswana |
GMT + 2 |
Setswana
English |
Malaria
Tetanus |
1 Botswana Pula = 100 thebe |
| South
Africa |
GMT + 2 |
English
Afrikaans |
Malaria |
1 South African Rand = 100 cents |
| Zambia |
GMT + 2 |
English |
Malaria
Yellow Fever
Bilharzia (dams) |
1 Zambia Kwacha = 100 ngwee |
| Zimbabwe |
GMT + 2 |
English |
Hepatitis (recommended)
Malaria |
1 Zimbabwe Dollar = 100 cents |
| Mozambique |
GMT + 2 |
Portuguese
English |
Malaria
Yellow Fever
Hepatitis (recommended) |
1 Mozambican Metical = 100 centavos |
| Angola |
GMT + 1 |
Portuguese |
Malaria
Yellow Fever
Hepatitis (recommended) |
Kwanza (US$ is the common tender) |
| Mauritius |
GMT + 4 |
English
French |
no vaccinations required |
1 Mauritian Rupee = 100 cent |
* Namibia Daylight Saving:
Summertime is GMT + 2, from the first Sunday in September to the first
Sunday in April.
Wintertime is GMT + 1, from the first Sunday in April to the first Sunday in September.
Quick Country Overview:
Key:
| Cost |
The general cost of hired transport, tours, activities and accommodation |
| Ease |
The ease to travel either with public transport, rental vehicle and or scheduled tours. High will be easy and a low will be difficult |
| Safari Experience |
The safari experience in regards to the amount of animals that can be seen in game reserves
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Visa
Requirements:
The
African authorities are known for changing the visa status of particular
countries without much notice! Please be sure to consult the relevant
diplomatic offices for current requirements.
Passports, Visas and Travel Insurance are your responsibility; please ensure
that this is all in order.
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Passport: You must
have a valid passport that does not expire for at least six months after your
return home. Please ensure your passport has sufficient blank pages for any
visas required and for entry/departure stamps. |
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