Travel Essentials

Insurance, road rules, tipping, SIM and data, permits, government advisories, common pitfalls, and packing lists for Southern Africa trips.

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Southern Africa

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Travel Essentials

Insurance, driving rules, tipping, SIMs, permits, government advisories, common pitfalls, and packing — planning reference with official source links.