Tivoli Southern Sky Guest Farm, Namibia
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Panoramic Image Courtesy of Walter Hildebrand
Answering the question: just how far is Greg Terrance willing to go to sell a camera? In this case,the great circle distance from Rochester to Windhoek, Namibia, is about 7500 miles (12500 km). Total round-trip travel (Rochester - Chicago - Dakar,Senegal - Windhoek - Johannesburg - Chicago - Rochester): over 18500 miles (about 25000 km). Bear in mind that San Francisco to New York is "only" 2586 miles. (Map below courtesy Karl Swartz, Great Circle Mapper, www.gcmap.com).
Travel
Our Hosts and Accomodations
When Should I Go?
The best months for a visit are May through September--winter. Make reservations at least a year in advance.
Do I Need Any Special Vaccinations?
According to the Schreibers, no special vaccinations are required, but please confirm with your own favorite sources.