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Post by raineydays on Aug 5, 2018 15:06:25 GMT -5
We are taking this tour in October 2018. It is not the classic safari trip - so was wondering which vaccinations other travelers have gotten. It appears that Yellow Fever is not a concern but was wondering if most travelers got malaria pills?
Also - to climb Big Mama, shall I plan on wearing sneakers - or bare feet. Thanks very much!
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Post by Odysseys Unlimited on Aug 6, 2018 9:05:33 GMT -5
Hi raineydays,
We are delighted that you will be joining us on our Southern Africa Odyssey tour. While you are correct that Yellow Fever prophylaxis is not needed for the countries visited, the CDC does recommend that travelers to Zimbabwe and South Africa’s Kruger National Park be protected against malaria by taking anti-malarial medication prescribed by your physician, based on your specific itinerary. In addition, throughout your tour the use of a mosquito repellent with least 40% DEET is highly recommended as a precaution against other mosquito-borne diseases. The CDC also recommends that travelers to Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa get vaccinations for Hepatitis A and typhoid, and your physician may recommend protection against Hepatitis B. Only you and your physician can determine what preventive measures you may require, if any.
All best wishes for a wonderful trip!
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Post by sherylbaltimore on Aug 11, 2018 10:57:04 GMT -5
We are also going in Oct. on this trip (Oct. 10) and was advised to take Maleria pills, Hep A and Hep B (which we've had already) and Deet!
I also spray our clothes with premitheran (especially socks) if they are not the "bug away" type clothes. REI advised spraying and then ironing the clothes to set in the spray - wonder what others have been told, although this worked fine for previous trips to India, South America and Senegal.
We are very excited to be going! 2 MONTHS AWAY!!!
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Post by kleidon on Aug 11, 2018 19:03:19 GMT -5
For climbing Big Mama I would wear your gym shoes...then take them off on the way down
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Post by raineydays on Aug 14, 2018 17:36:51 GMT -5
Thank you everyone! I will wear the gym shoes on Big Mama. And will look into the Premitheran. We are on the Oct 4th tour!
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