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Re: Salads at Wilderness Camps
[Re: Carol_Hill]
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Info hard to get in Detail....but here is some that may be of interest...
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS Anti-Malaria tablets are a must. These should be taken 24 hrs before entering Botswana and continue taking them for 6 weeks after leaving the country. If you suffer from side affects try to take the pills at night after dinner as it seems to reduce the side affects. Speak to your doctor in this regard. No vaccinations are required as yet but check for latest info at time of booking. Bilharzia is another ever present threat in African streams and rivers, and the only way of avoiding contact is to stay out of the water. It is not caught by drinking untreated water, and the disease is easily cured today. There are some tsetse flies in certain areas in Northern Botswna, but they are harmless, other than a sometimes-painful bite. There has been no case of sleeping sickness reported in Botswana for about 25 years
MEDICAL SERVICES There are no national health services in Botswana so make sure you have some kind on medical insurance. Bring with you any medicines you may need during your stay as you will probably have little access to pharmacies. Often an emergency evacuation insurance is included in the nightly rate charged by the various camps and lodges, however we advise all travelers to take out comprehensive travel insurance to cover any mishaps. LOCAL FOOD AND WINE The majority of Botswana is farmers, therefore traditional food is derived mainly from farm products. These include sorghum, millet, maize-meal and bean leaf relish. Beef, mopane worms and game meat are used as relish. " There is no feast without beef."
WATER Water supplies are safe in urban areas, but not reliable in rural regions. With a large number of wildlife and cattle, the limited water sources in rural areas are heavily utilised. All water from unknown sources should be boiled, filtered and purified. It is also advisable to carry water when travelling in remote areas.
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