Southern Africa now?
I was due to fly into Joburg next week to collect my bike and spend a few months on the road in Southern Africa. Obviously the Covid second wave and new strain makes that a lot trickier, so I am re-evaluating my plans.
I am happy to take a view on sensibly managing Covid risks and potential border closures, but I am looking for feedback from anyone who is in SA / Moz / Botswana / Namibia at the moment as to its impact on hostels, campsites, other travellers, the joy of travelling etc.
Whilst I am sure I can always find a hotel or campsite, if most things are shut down or empty, and there is no-one around to have a  with (or bars are locked down) at the end of the day, that will probably make it a lot less fun....... The social element of the trip is important. Hence I am after feedback as to what the “environment” for travel in Southern Africa is at the moment (ie the type of thing not reported in the newspaper stories about Covid and tourism).
Many thanks
Matt
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