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This one works in SA and Namibia. I've used this exact one in both places. I don't disagree, that is similar to the ones I purchased. However, having a three pack does you no good if you only one outlet. I found every place I was at only had room for one plug space per outlet. That is why an extension cord or a power strip would be handy. I think next year I will find a way to pack a small power strip and use it...I also found only one outlet in the room.
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Speaking of electrical appliances' compatibility to 220. My wife took a small hair dryer. It is quite old, but it does require a switch to be turned. She didn't do that and it nearly burned out before she asked me to look at it. A coin to turn the switch and it worked without problem, although it only had one speed.
Back home on 110W, the different speeds are available again. No harm, no foul!
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I really appreciate the information. I'm going to get one of those plus a power strip.
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Yes a power strip is handy as most rooms only have one outlet
Piss!!! We got cold a couple nights and with no heat I wished I had an electric blanket
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Marlin - remind me to tell you about the safari package I bid on at the NRA banquet - it's all your fault!!!
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Oh, and best of luck. I'm looking forward to a trip of a lifetime and I hope you have the same!
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Yes a power strip is handy as most rooms only have one outlet
Piss!!! We got cold a couple nights and with no heat I wished I had an electric blanket Apparently South Africans have no comprehension of insulating a building or central heat. Nights can get pretty cool, especially if it rained. Seemed to be especially cold then. The electric blankets were nice to warm the bed, but too warm to sleep with. Because of only one outlet, the CPAP won, but the space heater lost. Used the heater to take the edge off the room temp. It was never too cold, but some evenings I wondered how cold it was going to get.
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I went to Zimbabwe in 12, South Africa in 13 and back to South Africa on July 21 this year. The above posts cover things well, but.....
Layers of clothes are important, its darn cool in the morning
You need two pairs of pants and shorts, one to wear and the one that's being washed for tmw
A light jacket is a must
I take a 12V to 110V power converter that plugs into a cigarette lighter and charge my cameras and I phone that way
I use the spray that you apply to clothes ahead of time to keep ticks away. Its mentioned above and is sold at Cabelas. I sprayed my clothes yesterday. And I put regular repellant on daily ti ankles, neck and arms.
I take diarrhea medicine and Aleve but have never needed them.
Obviously take what ever meds you take routinely
Pack valuable stuff like binoculars, cameras and range finders in your carry on, that way it won't get stolen
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I went to Zimbabwe in 12, South Africa in 13 and back to South Africa on July 21 this year. The above posts cover things well, but.....
Layers of clothes are important, its darn cool in the morning
You need two pairs of pants and shorts, one to wear and the one that's being washed for tmw
A light jacket is a must
I take a 12V to 110V power converter that plugs into a cigarette lighter and charge my cameras and I phone that way
I use the spray that you apply to clothes ahead of time to keep ticks away. Its mentioned above and is sold at Cabelas. I sprayed my clothes yesterday. And I put regular repellant on daily ti ankles, neck and arms.
I take diarrhea medicine and Aleve but have never needed them.
Obviously take what ever meds you take routinely
Pack valuable stuff like binoculars, cameras and range finders in your carry on, that way it won't get stolen
I packed my binoculars, rangefinders, etc in my rifle case (Tuffpak).
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We visited our Dr with a list of medicines we had him write a prescription for
Out of our hunt party and all of the PH's we medicated nearly everyone at least 1X or another.......jet-lag.....sore upset stomach.....diarrhea
Vactruim for a bad case of sick......thank god none of this was needed
Ambium for the plane ride and to put you down if needed
Be prepared.......you're a long way from Walgreend
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The electric blankets were nice to warm the bed, but too warm to sleep with. Because of only one outlet, the CPAP won, but the space heater lost. Used the heater to take the edge off the room temp. It was never too cold, but some evenings I wondered how cold it was going to get. [/quote] Speaking of CPAP where did you get distilled water or did you bring a gallon with you? Don't want to forget that. 
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I just used bottled water on the trip. Easier than carting around a gallon jug. BTW, if in a restaurant or store and order water, you have to specify "still", "sparkling" or "tap" water. That was the only language barrier I had in town. 
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Went and sighted my rifle in today. Using 210 grain NP's. Should handle anything I can afford to shoot. Including the Zebra, wildebeast and kudu, or the warthog. Other two don't need anything close to that.
I know what tap water is, I know what sparkling water is, what's "still" water?
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Still water is regular bottled water. Not from the tap.
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No wonder you make the big bucks. Thanks. Stay safe, ya hear!!!
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Lol, yeah right!!!
I'm looking forward to getting out of here for a bit, especially now that we're into the really HOT season.
I spent a good part of yesterday going through details of my upcoming hunt and studying shot placement for the animals. If you haven't seen it africahunting.com has a cool shot placement guide that shows you where the sweet spot is for each animal. I plan to load up on biltong.... I love that stuff! I need to figure out whether you can carry it back through the airport.
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Buy it at the duty free in the Johannesburg airport but you will lose it in ATL....get a bottle of Amarula though.........good stuff
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Eric: you can't bring biltong back to the states, so enjoy it there!
The USDA employs 'Biltong Beagles' to detect the stuff in your luggage.
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I didn't really enjoy biltong. Not to my taste I guess. I found I was up 5 times a night. I don't handle salt very well anymore.
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I absolutely LOVE biltong. I'm heading back to Djibouti so maybe there's an opportunity to bring back a load..? I also am a fan of amarula. You can buy it stateside at BevMo! Eric
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