As a big trip draws near for us (3 weeks) I have a lingering question. We will primarily be in South Africa but also Zambia and Botswana and I see no reason not to see Victoria Falls from the Zimbabwe side.
The county travel clinic that provided prescriptions and vaccinations for this trip also loaded us up with reading material. In this it seems to suggest that all prescriptions that you take across the border (in these specific countries) be in their original containers with pharmacy labels. I've read that before and never bothered on other trips, but there is mention of S Africa being strict and hints at criminal offenses and similar.
Doing this as they describe would add a great deal of bulk to our packing. We will be crossing into 2 countries with luggage: South Africa and Zambia. 2 others will be a day trip and a quick overnight w/no real luggage.
Does anyone have any negative experience with NOT following this procedure. I've always lumped all necessary pills in one bottle and sorted them out as needed. TIA.
The county travel clinic that provided prescriptions and vaccinations for this trip also loaded us up with reading material. In this it seems to suggest that all prescriptions that you take across the border (in these specific countries) be in their original containers with pharmacy labels. I've read that before and never bothered on other trips, but there is mention of S Africa being strict and hints at criminal offenses and similar.
Doing this as they describe would add a great deal of bulk to our packing. We will be crossing into 2 countries with luggage: South Africa and Zambia. 2 others will be a day trip and a quick overnight w/no real luggage.
Does anyone have any negative experience with NOT following this procedure. I've always lumped all necessary pills in one bottle and sorted them out as needed. TIA.