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 "this is my camp" by ecoquester
We left South Africa nine people, three families in three vehicles equipped with everything.
My Trailer (I built myself) loaded with water and food to sustain us all for a 6 week trip, 4 hours out from Johannesburg we reached the Botswana Boarder, the trailer drew attention wherever we went and today was the turn of the customs inspector, he insisted that I burn all food produce immediately or leave it with the local people. He was not going to listen to any reasoning, or letter from the Botswana tourist authority listing the items we were allowed to take in.
My sister in law bless her heart, took out a can of bully beef from the trailer and pointed out to the officer that it was infact "produce of botswana" and the can was stamped "permitted for transport to Botswana".
The darling fellow threw his hands in the air and told us to move through, this gave us all reason to grin like chesire cat's, just as my wife slipped in the mud and fell flat on her fanny, Guess when things go in your favour you should be greatful right?. Leave a Comment
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 Lion Bush Tucker by Acirfa
These animals get hungry so best not tempt them.
Elephants like peace and quiet so making a row will just incite them, hyena on the other hand will run away if you bang a few pots together but they won't run shy of children or anyone vulnerable.
So, if taking children on a safari, do make sure you understand all the rules to keep them and yourself safe, then you will have a magical time. Leave a Comment
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Malaria is prevalent especially in the north of the country, though not so much in gaborone.
Get medical advice on what malaria tablets to take and start taking anti malaria tablets atleast a week before entering botswana and keep taking the tablets for a further one week on returning home.
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 Watching the hippos by SirRichardLeave a Comment
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One of the most dangerous animals in Afica is the Cape Buffalo. In a herd they will probably turn and move away from almost anything. But older males who leave the herd and wander around solo are often very bad tempered and vicious. We were on a walking safari , but when one of our guides spotted fresh tracks of a lone buffalo he immmediately took us back to our Land Rover to find somewhere safer for us to walk. Leave a Comment
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There is a risk of malaria in Northern Botswana, this includes the Okavango Delta, Moremi and Chobe. The predominant species is Plasmodium falciparum, which is the most dangerous of the four species of human malaria.
Chloroquine is not effective in Botswana. Consider one of the following antimalarial drugs: atovaquone/proguanil, doxycycline or mefloquine.
Visit your health care provider 4-6 weeks before travelling to Botswana for any necessary vaccinations and a prescription for an antimalarial drug.
Use DEET insect repellent on exposed skin and flying insect spray in the room where you sleep.
Wear long pants and long-sleeved shirts, particularly at dusk and dawn.
Sleep under a mosquito net.
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Going out in the bush to get some firewood for a braai? Watch out! Botswana has a special, extra-large, nearly fatal size thorn bushes. These are ask big as knitting needles and they hurt! Just look at my hand. I recommend you only walk where you can see at night and slowly even then. I still have a scar on my hand. Leave a Comment
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In order to prevent the spread of Foot & Mouth Disease in livestock, the following items are banned from being brought into Botswana:
* Meat and meat products from cloven hoofed animals
* Livestock feeds, fodder, manure and bedding
* Hides, skins, reams, etc.
* Bones, hoofs, etc.
* Game trophies and skins
* Fresh milk
The country also does not want you to bring in other items (not related to foot & mouth) like pornography or 2-way radios. Yes that is a Police van pictured. Don’t take chances, especially with the Police in Botswana. Don’t bring it in. Leave a Comment
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 by DAO
Don’t do it here. I suggest you try another country if you really need some free towels. Leave a Comment
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