Dogs on trips
Hi Warthog
Only just seen this thread so hopefully not too late to resurrect the question!
Can I start by asking where you are traveling from and to?
If you are departing Europe and heading through Africa then the paperwork and legal side of taking a dog is not too much of a problem.
You are able to return to Europe (not UK) from Africa without problems of quarantine.
I have never been asked for papers but the normal paperwork inoculations (rabies etc) are advisable. Take advice from a vet as to what other precautions you might take to protect the dog’s health.
As far as passing through borders in Africa - Africans do not seem to even register the presence of a dog. I'm not sure about South Africa though.
Some North and West African peoples seem to regard them with some distaste so you need to use a bit of discretion.
Moroccans on the other hand seem to value dogs.
You will not be able to enter the southern and eastern Game Parks with a dog. Nor will you be allowed into the park in East Senegal.
In Zambia, Flatdogs campsite (which is outside the South Luangwa N park) allow dogs, but they warn owners that their dog might become part of the food chain.
This is increasingly a risk as you move south. I lived many years in Zambia (born and brought up there) and we frequently lost dogs to leopard etc.
Having said all that I would have no hesitation taking a dog.
Hope this helps
John
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