Need to Know
Entry Requirements for US Citizens
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South Africa
Current Travel Advisory Level: 2
Valid passport with 30 days validity fro return date.
2 consecutive blank pages (not including inside cover).
No visa required.
These are requirements as of July 2024 and are subject to change. Check sites for latest advisory status.
All non-US Citizens should consult with each country consulate to check entry requirements for each country.
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Zambia
Current Travel Advisory Level: 1
Valid passport with 6 months validity fro return date.
3 consecutive blank pages (not including inside cover).
No visa required.
These are requirements as of July 2024 and are subject to change. Check sites for latest advisory status.
All non-US Citizens should consult with each country consulate to check entry requirements for each country.
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Botswana
Current Travel Advisory Level: 2
Valid passport with 6 months validity from return date.
3 consecutive blank pages (not including inside cover).
No visa required.
These are requirements as of July 2024 and are subject to change. Check sites for latest advisory status.
All non-US Citizens should consult with each country consulate to check entry requirements for each country.
Attending Club is Optional
Attendance and participation in Club 2025 (“Event”) is voluntary. Novacoast disclaims all liability for damages incurred during any part of the Event. Attendees understand that they are required to sign a waiver to this effect prior to attending the Event.
Health & Safety Guidelines
No Special Immunizations Required
Routine vaccines should be current: Flu, Covid-19, Chickenpox, DTP, MMR, Measles*, Polio*, Shingles, Hep A, Hep B
*Global Polio risk, Increased Measles reportsYellow Fever - No
Malaria
The CDC recommends that travelers going to Zambia take prescription medication to prevent Malari.
Talk to your doctor about Malaria medication (pills)
Zambia: Atovaquone-proquanil, doxycycline, mefloquine, tafeniquine4
We are going during African Winter. Only Zambia/Botswana are in Malaria Zone
Readiness to Travel
All Attendees should take the time to read the updated links regarding health. If you are immuno-comprised, you are at increased risk. This is not meant to be a complete list of all risks or recommended immunizations. Be sure to consult your doctor about traveling to Sub-Saharan Africa: South Africa, Zambia, and Botswana.
Novacoast Health Insurance
If you are participating in Novacoast’s Health Insurance Plan with Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Kansas, please see the following documents regarding how your group health insurance policy works outside of the country.
Independent Travel Insurance
Novacoast suggests that all attendees consider purchasing their own travel insurance policy for this trip. Travel insurance can help provide peace of mind should you encounter any unforeseen emergencies during your trip. Novacoast pays the cost of your trip, however novacoast does not cover any emergency expenses you may have due to an accident, injury, baggage loss, delay, etc….
There are independent travel insurance companies who offer policies. Travelinsurance.com has lots of detailed information and you can get quotes for insurance. Be sure to read the details of the policy carefully. Many policies exclude pre-existing medical conditions.
