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Anouk Zijlma

Four African Countries in 12 Days - Crazy or Not?

By , About.com GuideNovember 11, 2011

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I believe that if you have less than two weeks to spend in Africa, staying in one country is the best way to go. Totally ignoring my own advice, I'm off to visit four countries in twelve days. But it's not quite as crazy as it sounds because I am not going to waste too much time getting from one place to the next. I'm headed to Africa's four corners, it's an interesting spot at the confluence of two great rivers  -- the Chobe and the Zambezi. This is the only place where four African countries meet, and they are Zimbabwe, Botswana, Zambia and Namibia.

Africa's "four corners" is an area filled to the brim with attractions, from the mighty Victoria Falls just 45 miles (70 km) away, to Chobe National Park, one of the regions finest safari destinations. Namibia's lush Caprivi Strip is a quick boat trip across the Chobe River from Botswana, where I'll be trying my hand at tiger fishing and staying on the Ichobezi safari boat. I'll tell you all about it when I get back. First I have to survive the longhaul flight out there. But for now my iPad is charged and loaded with apps, I took my first dose of Malarone this morning, and just can't wait to be on African soil again.

Comments
November 11, 2011 at 9:31 am
(1) Dominic :

Best of luck and throw a branch into the Zambezi for me with a wish that I get back into work soon

November 11, 2011 at 4:47 pm
(2) goafrica :

Will throw the branch Dom, and good luck!

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