Introduction

In this section we will publish the latest travelers information on Africa. The information comes directly from the people who are actually traveling in Africa. If you have any information that can be of use or importance to other travellers, please send us an e-mail: content@earthrevealed.com

Despite the growth of travel to Africa generally, many families have held back from going there on account of fear of malaria or reluctance to expose their children to possible side-effects of medication.

Malarone has now been launched in the UK in a children's formulation and is the first ever malaria tablet designed just for children. It is also licensed in the USA, Denmark and also has become increasingly available in Europe. The key benefits include: Small, easy to swallow tablets that are film coated and therefore don't taste bitter. Tablets can be crushed for small children. Simple, once daily dosage starting the day before travel. Tablets can be discontinued just 7 days after leaving. 98% efficacy against Plasmodium falciprum, the most serious form of malaria. Extremely low risk of side effects.

The launch of a children's formulation of Malarone will open up new opportunities for families wishing to travel to Africa, enabling them to do so with much greater safety and peace of mind.

The ferry at the border of Tanzania

In 2002 there was a rumour that it was possible to take a ferry from Tanzania to Mozambique across the Ruvuma river and off course also the other way around. We now have a confirmation that this ferry indeed exists and is operating.

Because it is only possible to use the ferry at high tide of the ocean, there are no fixed times the ferry leaves. Also, the operator of the ferry, mister Filipo, lives in Mtware (Tanzania), and he only goes to the ferry (about 20km away) when he knows people want to use it. Therefor if you are taking this route, you should phone mister Filipo, either in Mtwara (Tanzania) or Mocimboa da Praia (Mozambique) and inform him about your plans.

A last notice, the road from Mtwara to the river is a small track. If it rains, parts of this track, especialy near the river, become very slippery and maybe even inaccessible. However, they are currently improving this track and this has to be finished before january 2003 when, according to the locals, the rainy season starts. The track on the side of Mozambique is different but also not possible without a proper 4x4 vehicle. Expect some adventure when taking this route in the rainy season!

To contact mister Filipo, use the following phone number:

+255 741 503 007

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