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Lake Kariba Cruise: South Africa, Zimbabwe & Botswana YOUR O.A.T. ADVENTURE TRAVEL PLANNING GUIDE® Southern Africa Safari & Lake Kariba Cruise: South Africa, Zimbabwe & Botswana 2022 Small Groups: 8-16 travelers—guaranteed! (average of 13) Overseas Adventure Travel ® The Leader in Personalized Small Group Adventures on the Road Less Traveled 1 Dear Traveler, At last, the world is opening up again for curious travel lovers like you and me. And the O.A.T. Southern Africa Safari & Lake Kariba Cruise: South Africa, Zimbabwe & Botswana itinerary you’ve expressed interest in will be a wonderful way to resume the discoveries that bring us so much joy. You might soon be enjoying standout moments like these: There’s something magical that continues to draw me back to southern Africa. With a rich and complex cultural heritage and vast terrain rife with wildlife, it is truly a wonder to behold. But when I reflect on my time there—from images of expansive plains and sounds of animals wandering through the night air—the most vivid memories are those of the people I’ve met along the way, like the small community near Victoria Falls where you’ll experience A Day in the Life of a local village. You’ll visit the village market and see firsthand what it’s like to live and work here. Then, you’ll have a chance to visit Lesedi Primary School, sponsored in part by Grand Circle Foundation, to meet some of the students and teachers and get a glimpse into Zimbabwean education. You’ll also gain insights into the ongoing controversy of the land reform program in Zimbabwe when you meet with a displaced local farmer. He’ll discuss his personal experiences and how this legislation has affected his life and livelihood. The way we see it, you’ve come a long way to experience the true culture—not some fairytale version of it. So we keep our groups small, with only 8-16 travelers (average 13) to ensure that your encounters with local people are as intimate and authentic as possible. It’s also why your O.A.T. Trip Experience Leader will be a resident “insider” who can show you the culture as only a local can. To ensure that your adventure is truly unique, put your own personal stamp on it. You can arrive early and stay later, add a pre- or post-trip extension, spend time in a Stopover city, or combine two or more trips. Plus, your itinerary offers ample free time so you can pursue your own interests. So until the day comes when you are off to enjoy your Southern Africa Safari & Lake Kariba Cruise: South Africa, Zimbabwe & Botswana adventure, I hope you will relish the fun and anticipation that this O.A.T. Adventure Travel Planning Guide® will inspire. Should you have further questions, feel free to call our Regional Adventure Counselors at 1-800-955-1925. Love and peace, Harriet R. Lewis Vice Chairman, Overseas Adventure Travel P.S. For further peace of mind, please know that we are EXTENDING our Risk-Free Booking Policy through 12/31/21. Learn more at www.oattravel.com/risk-free-booking. USA Today “Best Tours” 10Best Readers’ Presented by Choice Awards Solo Traveler 2 CONTENTS A Letter from Harriet Lewis ................................................................2 The O.A.T. Difference......................................................................4 The Freedom to Personalize Your Experience ................................................6 Grand Circle Foundation...................................................................8 The Leader in Solo Travel ..................................................................9 SOUTHERN AFRICA SAFARI & LAKE ABOUT YOUR DESTINATIONS: KARIBA CRUISE CULTURE, ETIQUETTE & MORE Your Adventure at a Glance: Culture & Points to Know ................. 78 Where You’re Going, What it Costs, Southern African Culture ................. 78 and What’s Included ..................... 10 Shopping: What to Buy, Customs, Your Detailed Day-To-Day Itinerary ........ 12 Shipping & More ........................ 83 Optional Tours .......................... 25 Pre-Trip Extensions ...................... 26 DEMOGRAPHICS & HISTORY Post-Trip Extensions ..................... 36 South Africa............................. 86 Deck Plans .............................. 45 Facts, Figures & National Holidays ........ 86 Dates & Prices ........................... 47 South Africa: A Brief History .............. 87 Zimbabwe .............................. 88 ESSENTIAL TRAVEL INFORMATION Facts, Figures & National Holidays ........ 88 Travel Documents & Entry Requirements. 48 Zimbabwe: A Brief History ................ 89 Visas Required .......................... 49 Botswana............................... 90 Rigors, Vaccines & General Health ......... 51 Facts, Figures & National Holidays ........ 90 Vaccines Required ....................... 52 Botswana: A Brief History ................ 91 Money Matters: Local Currency & Tipping Madagascar ............................. 92 Guidelines .............................. 56 Facts, Figures & National Holidays ........ 92 Tipping Guidelines....................... 59 Madagascar: A Brief History .............. 93 Air, Optional Tours & Staying in Touch ..... 61 Uganda................................. 95 Optional Tours .......................... 61 Facts, Figures & National Holidays ........ 95 Optional Tours: Reserve Before You Go .... 62 Uganda: A Brief History .................. 96 Communicating with Home from Abroad . 63 Packing: What to Bring & Luggage Limits . 65 RESOURCES Suggested Packing Lists .................. 68 Suggested Reading ...................... 98 Electricity Abroad ....................... 71 Suggested Film & Video .................. 101 Climate & Average Temperatures .......... 74 O.A.T. Health & Safety Measures.......................................................... 105 Notes.................................................................................. 106 Map ................................................................................... 111 3 EXPERIENCE THE O.A.T. DIFFERENCE in southern Africa This adventure not only showcases iconic sights, but takes you beyond them to experience the culture through unique activities, engagement with the natural world, and authentic encounters with local people. Since our founding in 1978, O.A.T. has become America’s leader in personalized small group journeys on the road less traveled. SMALL GROUPS: 8-16 TRAVELERS LOCAL MODES OF TRANSPORTATION (AVERAGE OF 13)—GUARANTEED To see the world like the locals, you should The world feels more intimate and engaging travel like one. Our small group size allows when your experience of it is also personal us to take the roads and waterways that are and genuine. That’s why our groups never less traveled, and we often follow them using exceed 16 travelers. This gives you access to the same unique modes of transportation people and places larger groups simply can’t that the locals use—be it a canoe, a camel or a reach. More authentic interactions. Deeper vintage cab. bonds with your travel mates. Personal service from your Trip Experience Leader. Smoother UNIQUE LODGINGS transitions. And a far more satisfying Our lodgings reflect the local character, experience than any traditional tour offers. from smaller family-run hotels and historic manors to comfy inns. Occasionally, larger THE BEST TRIP EXPERIENCE LEADERS hotels closer to city centers are used. Your English-speaking, O.A.T. Trip Experience Wherever you stay, you’re assured fine Leader is a resident of the region you are visiting, comfort and hospitality. so you will get a true insider’s perspective that brings each place alive—the stories, food, OUR WORLDWIDE OFFICES customs, hidden treasures and more. With 36 regional offices around the world, we are perfectly poised to leverage our local AUTHENTIC CULTURAL CONNECTIONS relationships to deliver an excellent experience Engage with local people through visits to and value. During this trip, you’ll be supported farms, factories, markets, and artisans’ by our team in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. studios; school visits; Home-Hosted meals; and more. Witness the mighty waterfalls of Victoria Falls Spot unforgettable wildlife in Chobe National Park 4 THE PILLARS OF DISCOVERY Enriching. Inspiring. Unforgettable. These features form the foundation of your Southern Africa Safari & Lake Kariba Cruise adventure. GRAND CIRCLE FOUNDATION (GCF) VISIT live, work, and play; visit the neighborhood GCF was established in 1992 to help change school; lend a hand with daily chores; and people’s lives in the world where we live, break bread with our hosts. work, and travel. To date, we have pledged or This adventure includes A Day in the Life of donated $200 million worldwide. a Victoria Falls Community. You’ll peruse You’ll see GCF’s work in action when we a village market, partially supported by visit Lesedi Primary School in Monde village, Grand Circle Foundation to benefit the local supported in part by Grand Circle Foundation. economy. Then, venture to Lesedi Primary Here, you’ll have a chance to interact School in Monde village to interact with with students and staff and gain a deeper students and teachers, enjoying an authentic understanding of how the village education glimpse of Zimbabwean education. system operates. HOME-HOSTED EXPERIENCES CONTROVERSIAL TOPICS Stories shared. Differences solved. Taste buds Every culture has its joys and achievements, engaged. Good will extended. It’s amazing and we celebrate them all. But every the things that can happen across a kitchen place also has its challenges, and to gloss table, so we’ll break into groups of 4-5 to join over
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