Cabo Verde is a great place, handling efficient & friendly. Only downside - you have to re-locate to the main ramp to refuel, that's as bad as it gets ;-)
Hotels will be about 15-35 min drive from airport, but handling agent will take you. Good kite-surfing and diving (incl. some of the finest cagediving N of the equator). Steady trade-wind blowing, so might not be ideal for sunbathing.
Zambia is great, deffo try Vic Falls hotel if you get the chance. IN addition to SLOPping, make sure to report on & monitor 126.9, it'll keep you out of the worst hassle and make ATCs job easier if you space & sequence yourselves
Enjoy the ride,
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