measures against tsetse fly
The flies are attrackted by moving objects such as car or a bike. When you are on e.g. a game drive driving slowly with the windows open they are a manace!!! It is impossible to drive with the windows closed due to the heat unless you have airco. What we did before we left is to have a system of mosquito mesh with velcro that fits exactly in the windows. Takes a couple of hours to make and makes all the difference when you are on your way. You can drive slowly with the windows open and without worries!
Since bikers are not allowd into the parks on the bike and we did not see any flies in urbanised areas, I believe that the problem for bikers is not so big.
When passing uninhabited savanna areas where the flies are you should cover up well.
During our 1 year trip I got bitten only once in Mole NP, Ghana. It hurt enough to make sure that they could not get to me again. When you have a few in the car, they are easy to squash!
cheers,
Noel
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