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General Africa travel tips that will help you plan your vacation. Includes tips on how to get to Africa, where to go in Africa, African news sites, top destinations in Africa, shopping tips, packing tips and more.
African Vacation Planner
Overview of what to see and do in Africa. This Africa vacation planner includes all the highlights Africa has to offer. Get tips on the best African safari destinations, the best African beaches, the best African adventures, the best cultural tours, best markets, bazaars, treks, natural wonders and more.
First Time in Africa?
First Time in Africa? Tips on what to expect when you first travel to a developing country. Dealing with poverty, begging, unwanted attention, popular tourist scams, health and safety concerns and more.
When to go on Safari
When to go on Safari. Find out the best time to go on an African safari in Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Uganda, Zimbabwe and Zambia. There's also a month by month guide to the best safari destinations in Africa as well as a guide for those interested in the best time to see gorillas, chimpanzees, birds and whales.
How To Get a Cheap Flight to Africa
Advice on How To Get a Cheap Flight to Africa. Finding the best airlines deals to get a cheap flight to anywhere in Africa. Tips on when to book and where to look for budget flights to Africa.
Deals and Discount Travel to Africa
Discounts and deals on flights, safaris and tours to Africa are listed in this article. Find the best web sites offering discounts and deals for travel to Africa.
Top Destinations in Africa
Africa has a lot to offer visitors; culture, natural beauty, wildlife, beaches, history, vibrant cities and above all adventure. These picks highlight what I consider the best in each of these categories.
Vaccinations and Travel to Africa
Vaccinations and Travel to Africa. Find out what immunizations and vaccinations you need before you travel to Africa and where to find a travel clinic to get them. Some vaccinations are recommended and some are actually required to enter a country. This article also gives you information about some of the diseases you need to be vaccinated against when you visit Africa.
Money Matters -- Travel Tips for Africa
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Time in Africa
Find out what time it is in Africa right now; what Swahili time is all about; what year Ethiopians are celebrating; what the concept of "African time" is, and more about time in Africa.
International Calling (Dialing) Codes for Africa
Find the international calling or dialing code for any country in Africa. African city codes are also included for popular African travel destinations.
Top Romantic Destinations in Africa
Top Romantic Destinations in Africa include deluxe safaris in South Africa, Botswana, Tanzania and Kenya. Romantic desert island destinations in the Seychelles and Zanzibar. Ancient medieval charms of the finest small hotels in Marrakech. Awesome natural wonders like the Victoria Falls and the shifting sands of the Sahara Desert. Destinations like these are perfect for your honeymoon or romantic getaway.
Best Backpacker Spots in Africa
Backpacking in Africa can be hard work and when you find a spot that's cheap, safe, fun and on a beach -- it's simply heaven. Here's a list of my top 10 places to chill out and rest when you're in Africa. These are not places I'd recommend you spend your entire vacation since that would be an utter waste of traveling all the way to Africa for. But as a respite along the way and to rest those wear…
Safari Planner
The Safari Planner will help you make sense of the variety of safari combinations that are out there and to choose the one that best fits your animal-viewing desires.
African Airlines
A complete list of African Airlines per country in alphabetical order and their routes. There are many good regional airlines in Africa as well as domestic airlines. Low-cost African airlines are also starting to emerge. Most people visiting Africa will fly on an African airline. Knowing what airlines fly where will help you plan your trip to Africa.
Airports in Africa
Information about airports in Africa sorted per African country. African airport information includes location, name of airport, transport options to and from African airports and more. Find out about airports in Morocco, Egypt, Ethiopia, South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania, Namibia, Botswana, Ghana and more.
African Embassies in the US
African Embassies in the US. A list of all the African Embassies and Consulates in the United States. African Embassy addresses, web sites and contact information. Find out if you need a tourist or work visa for any country in Africa by contacting the appropriate Embassy and/or Consulate. African Embassies also provide general country information.
First Aid and Medical Kit for Travel to Africa
First Aid and Medical Kit packing list for travelers to Africa. Tips on what medications you should bring when you visit Africa including information about travelers medical insurance.
Dangers of Traveling in Africa
Dangers of Traveling in Africa. Safety tips to avoid crime while traveling in Africa. Tourists are targets for scams and pickpockets but given the level of poverty in Africa violent crime is actually quite rare. Tips on how to avoid getting robbed, what to do if you are a victim of crime when traveling in Africa and more.
Tips for Women Traveling in Africa
Tips for Women Traveling Alone in Africa. Advice for women travelling in Africa includes tips an avoiding sexual harassment, female health issues, travelogues from women traveling in Africa right now, and more.
Africa Travel Podcasts
Podcasts covering travel in Africa are an incredibly useful tool for those planning a trip to the continent. I've recently been listening to podcasts (or travelcasts) about a safari in the Serengeti (Tanzania), a tour through Egypt, and a trip to Marrakech. Find out what my favorite podcasts are and you can soon be jogging on a treadmill while finding out about gorillas in Rwanda.
Using a Cell Phone While Traveling in Africa
Tips about finding a cell phone that will work when you travel in Africa and what your cheapest options are.
Cruising to Africa
Cruising to Africa on cruise liners, freighters and yachts. Cruise information for African destinations, freghter cruises to Africa and yacht rental in Africa. If you can't afford a cruise there's also some iformation about geting a job on yachts bound for Africa.
African Greetings: 35 Ways to Say "Hello" in Africa
African Greetings. Learn how to say hello in several African languages spoken in Ghana, South Africa, Kenya, Egypt, Morocco, Botswana, Malawi and more. Being able to greet someone in their own language will help you enjoy your contact with local people even more while visiting Africa and the effort will certainly be appreciated.
What Time is it in Africa?
Find out what time it is in every African country from this handy site, Greenwichmeantime.com.
Souvenir Shopping in Africa
Tips on shopping for souvenirs in Africa which will take you to bazaars, souqs, medinas and markets. You can barter and bargain for cotton, gold, wood carvings, water-pipes, beadwork and more. Just be careful you don't buy something illegal.
Questions to Test Your Knowledge of Africa
A quiz to test your knowledge of Africa. Includes questions covering African wildlife, birds, geography, travel information, history and more. Find the answers in articles and photos about Africa.

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