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in South Africa: An Elegant Adventure
We did trip in October It's a great trip
You do not need yellow fever vaccine if coming from US or Canada
Safari camps and Victoria falls hotel give you insect repellant
You don't need to buy special safari clothes.
Cape Town is beautiful take an extra day or two if you can
Safari vehicles are very bumpy, be prepared
Don't waste money going to travel clinics. Go to CDC website, find out what immunizations you need ( most likely DT and Hep A) get prescriptions from your primary doctor and go to an immunizing pharmacist and get shot
Malarone is better tolerated than Mefloquine for malaria
Ask your doctor for prescriptions for diarrhea mess and any antibiotic you want to take along
We did not get any mosquito bites on trip
At Tinga and Victoria falls make sure fan is on over your bed our ranger says this stops Mosquitos from biting

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    JoePallJoePall
    This is very helpful. My wife and I are going May 10. Any other thougths or suggestions you might have particularly on what to take would be helpful.
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    RicRic
    I am considering S. Africa elegant adventure in Nov. but am concerned about all the shots and pills needed. Can anyone post a rundown of what is needed, what is not, and has anyone had any adverse side effects from them?
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    Tauck EmilyTauck Emily
    Ric wrote:
    I am considering S. Africa elegant adventure in Nov. but am concerned about all the shots and pills needed. Can anyone post a rundown of what is needed, what is not, and has anyone had any adverse side effects from them?

    Hi Ric,

    Some of the countries visited on this itinerary may require travelers to provide proof of vaccination against certain diseases in order to enter the country. These requirements are subject to frequent change as outbreaks occur and subside in different areas, and it is therefore crucial
    that you obtain the very latest information on entry requirements as you prepare for your journey.

    For the most current information, please consult the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) at http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/list.htm and the World Health Organization (WHO) at http://www.who.int/ith/en/. It may also be advisable to visit the web sites for the embassies of the countries you will be visiting. Besides providing details on vaccination requirements, these sites can also provide information on vaccinations that may be recommended (but aren’t required) and other potential health issues for which no vaccines are available.

    Any decisions relating to your health, of course, should not be based solely on information provided by a web site. It is critically important that you consult with your personal physician prior to your journey to obtain any required vaccinations and to review any optional recommendations offered by the CDC or other sources. Please be sure to discuss your journey with your physician at least four to six weeks in advance of your departure, as certain vaccinations take time to become fully effective. Also, be certain to ask your physician for proof of any vaccinations you receive, and to pack this
    proof along with your other travel documents in your carry-on luggage (not in your checked luggage).

    Researching and complying with vaccination entry requirements for the countries visited on this itinerary is the responsibility of the traveler and not Tauck. Tauck is therefore not responsible for any expenses incurred or disruptions to travel caused by improper or incomplete vaccinations, or by the failure of any guest to provide proof of required vaccinations. Travelers who fail to obtain the necessary vaccinations and proper documentation may be denied entry into one or more countries, or they may be temporarily quarantined until the necessary vaccinations are administered, or until proper documentation is provided.

    Hope this helps,
    Emily
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