Swaziland is a landlocked country located in Southern Africa, bordered by South Africa and Mozambique. The 10-day trip to Swaziland will involve an 18+ hour international flight, arriving in Johannesburg and then taking an air-conditioned bus across the border into Swaziland. The trip will include 4 days of serving, 1 day for safari/shopping, 1 day of worship, and the remaining time for rest and travel. Travelers are advised to exchange South African Rand, pack necessary items like bug repellent and converters/adapters, and ensure their passport is valid for at least 6 months after returning from the trip.

1. Your Trip to Swaziland

2. Swaziland Located in Southern Africa Landlocked 3 sides South Africa and eastern side Mozambique Geographically has every feature of African terrain except for desert. Monarchy Seasons are reversed Language: siSwati and English Currency: lilangeni (plural emalangeni) **But should exchange for South African Rand – can be used in both Swaziland and South Africa and much easier/cheaper to get. Population: Approx. 1 million

3. What Will My Trip Look Like International Flight (18 + hour flight) Arrive in Joburg Go thru Customs, Collect Bags Look for Heart For Africa Welcome Banner Overnight in Joburg Board Air Conditioned Buses to Swaziland, must cross border into Swaziland. Keep your Passports Available . Arrive at Hotel in Swaziland 10 day trip: 4 days serving, l safari/shopping day (optional), l day of worship and the remaining time is spent in rest and travel.

4. Count Down to Departure Mark your calendar of funding deadlines. Immunizations: CDC.gov Please fill out profile online! Passport: CORRECT. DOUBLE CHECK Roommate, Talents Allergies, Medical

5. Fundraising Ideas HOW? Jewelry: 30% [email_address] T-shirts Skip a movie for missions host a movie for missions Walk-a-thon Garage Sale Bake Sale Support Letters Facebook and Twitter

6. Packing List Packing List is online under trip information and a link is in past emails. Wraps Toilet Paper Medicines Bug repellent with DEET hat Music speakers (kids)

7. Specific Needs Gifts for Children: Warm clothes Busses for moving kids to Litsemba Coins for Kids to feed kids at Litsemba

8. Converters vs. Adapters Converters change Voltage Adapters allow plug-in Hair dryer in drawer in the Lugogo.

9. Passport MUST be completed by May 5th. This includes names, dates, and number. Name must be EXACTLY as it appears in the passport. 5 blank VISA pages or boarding will be denied. Expiration date is 6 months AFTER you arrive back in the United States.

10. Links • http:// www.walkabouttravelgear.com/nongr.ht m (International Electricity) • http :// wwp.greenwichmeantime.com /time-zone/africa/swaziland/currency.ht m (Currency converter) • http://wwp.greenwichmeantime.com/time-zone/africa/swaziland/weather.ht m (weather) • http://wwp.greenwichmeantime.com/time-zone/africa/swaziland/time.ht m (Time) • www.cdc.go v (Health) • www.travel.state.go v (Passport Info) • Shop by Destination at: http:// www.magellans.com/store/travel_advice?Arg s

11. Action Steps Funding: Mark Final Deadlines on calendar. www.cdc.gov or talk to your Physician for immunization guidance. Complete Profile Info in Current Trip Contracts Passport Special Requests: Requests for special meals and seats – and frequent flier numbers, MUST be entered into the participant account, and will be ON REQUEST basis only Check out the website links from the meeting.

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