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FAQ’s<\/strong><\/p>\n

Here are some questions former participants have already asked. See if there are any answers that are useful to you. If you have any other questions, don\u2019t hesitate to ask.<\/p>\n

Do I have to take malaria pills?<\/em><\/p>\n

You\u2019re not obliged to do anything. The decision whether or not to take malaria pills is one you have to make yourself. In Maun there haven\u2019t been any reports of malaria for the last few years. Our training camp is miles away from the civilized world, so there\u2019s only a small chance that there are any malaria mosquitos. We advise you to always opt for safety, contact your local health center and, while you\u2019re there, check if there are any other types of vaccination you might need.<\/p>\n

Is it dangerous?<\/em><\/p>\n

Botswana is very, very different than Europe. The Delta is reigned by nature, which means that the animals that live there always have their right of way. We\u2019re visiting their territory and they allow us to become part of their world. Your safety is mainly determined by your own behavior. When you become a participant in our course, the first things you\u2019ll find are your inabilities. You\u2019ll quickly become aware of all the things you don\u2019t know and are incapable of. That\u2019s a good thing, because safety is based on caution.<\/p>\n

On walks outside the camp, we\u2019ll bring a rifle for safety. This is NOT for hunting purposes, but to protect us in case of an emergency, for example when animals don\u2019t appreciate our presence. Up until now, we have never been forced to use our rifle.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s also safety in small matters. The absence of a hippo in the river yesterday doesn\u2019t mean there won\u2019t be one in the river today. Also, checking your shoes every morning, for example, may prevent a painful encounter with a scorpion.<\/p>\n

How far is the nearest doctor?<\/em><\/p>\n

There\u2019s a doctor in Maun. You can get there in 3.5 hours by car, but, in emergency situations, a helicopter can get you to a hospital in half an hour. Also, all instructors and guides hold extensive First Aid Certificates and there\u2019s always a fully stocked First Aid kit at hand.<\/p>\n

If you have any questions, please send us an email.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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