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African safaris: Affordable African overland camping safari tours to Southern Africa: Namibia, Botswana and Zambia

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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 

 * 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:

Cost Ease Safari Experience
 Namibia Low-Mid Very easy High - Very safe
 Botswana High-Super Reasonable High - Very safe
 South Africa Mid-High Very easy High - Safety Concerns
 Zambia High Difficult Mid - Safety Concerns

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

Safari Experience - The diversity of a safari experience in regards to; animal viewing, safari facilities, camps and over-all safari experience. Most important - Safety

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.


 
PassportYou 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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