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My safari to South Africa was a disaster...

Started Feb 28, 2018 | Discussions thread
vallecano Contributing Member • Posts: 770
Re: Safari expectations
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Hi:

I don't want to get into a debate so the following is just information for forum members:

1. Your post in 2018:

Mammals = Serengeti

In reply to Advent1sam • Feb 28, 2018

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Thousands of amazing photo opportunities there. I believe you have chosen your travel destination unwisely.

Oh, and forget those pills next time. Use long sleeve clothes instead.

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2. Information on the Web:

Altitudes in the Serengeti range from 920 to 1,850 metres

Malaria

Areas with malaria: All areas <1,800 m (5,906 ft).

Drug resistance3: Chloroquine.

Malaria species: P. falciparum >85%, P. ovale >10%, P. malariae and P. vivax rare.

My personal comment:

I think member "davidedric" gave us sound advice.

Earl

Madrid

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