The U.S. Government, State Department has an excellent website for general travel information. They post travel warnings and give information on safety.

www.travel.state.gov/ (For travel warnings, click on International Travel, and then Travel Warnings)

The only country that currently has a travel warning is Zimbabwe . Why are you safe going to Zimbabwe with WilderWise? Click Here to read: State_Department
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Center for Disease Control:
  • www.cdc.gov
  • The CDC lists the necessary immunizations for travel abroad, as well as prophylactics for Malaria.
  • Please click here for WilderWise information in relation to this: CDC Response
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Medical Coverage:

  • http://www.internationalsos.com/buymembership/

  • WilderWise requires Health Insurance for all of its intern participants.  SOS is our recommendation for a low cost insurance that will cover you while you are abroad, and we know works very well.
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The Central Intelligence Agency:
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Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species:

  • www.cites.org/ (Pre-Vet, Agriculture, and Vet students should take a look to learn more about the country you are visiting)

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Find out how to help stop the Illegal International Sale of Meat from Wildlife:
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Good Books for fun and reference:
  • A great book to read to learn more about Africa and Conservation:
    • The Oglin www.oglin.com (This is a recommended read for interns, it is a fun read on Africa , told through the mouths of animals)

  • A wonderful book on a missionary family adjusting to life in Africa:
    Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver

  • This book gives an interesting perspective on the War for Independence in Zimbabwe
    Mukiwa: A White Boy in Africa by Peter Godwin

  • A classic book that everyone should read if they have any interest in Africa
    The Power of One by Bruce Courtney

 
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Listing of travel agents, online airlines, and people to contact for airfares to Africa:
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Some Organizations we feel are very important and we work with are:
Ship Aid
  • www.shipaid.org/
  • An organization that takes donated medical, educational and clothing supplies and gives it to families in need in Southern African Countries.

Victoria Falls Anti-Poaching Unit (VFAPU)

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