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Africa has outstanding natural beauty and it is exceptionally different. It is vital to be equipped for your tour in Africa long prior to your travel. Planning a safari to Africa is hard and it is impossible not to overlook important issues however thorough you are. This human nature should not stop you from making sure every detail has been taken care of. Find complete Travel tips applicable by everyday Africa Safari traveler. Add this to the holiday-check-list that you already have. Africa is mostly warm, but nights can be chilly. There are areas with seasonal sub-zero degrees especially mountain tops.

Public transport is unreliable in terms of time keeping however some run scheduled trips. Traffic rule enforcement can be lax, drive as if you are the only sane person on the road. It false that people are savages who don't value human life-just because you watch violent clashes on TV. The continent has its own share of thugs and zealots.

It is not true that those women selling handicraft through the windows of the safari van are vagabonds that is the propaganda from the van drivers who receive commission for directing you to more established handicraft dealers. You will be doing them a great favour to purchase from them rather than buy from the rich vendors owners strategically placed in convenient locations.

Always keep your valuables like jewelry out of sight. Some street criminals snatch these items for sale. Travel light and keep your bags close at hand if possible. Keep contact numbers for the Africa tour operator of Safari Company i.e. your family, your safari hotel or lodge accommodation, your tour agent, the foreign office and the local police. On buses and trains, try sitting near other people in a busy carriage.

Keep within the Central Business District of all major cities such as Nairobi and Kenya. Rural villages and towns are very safe because everybody is known to each other. If you lose something, the local leaders will apprehend the culprit. Telephones are costly and rare; it might wise to carry your mobile phone and buy a local network the moment you arrive as it's .Once you acquire a local network text your family informing them you new number.

Your travel agent or safari operator will advice in cases was certain areas have any travel advisories. Your Foreign Office may issue travel advisories that don't indicate the actual position, e.g. Safari operators and hotels might be doing their normal even when there is a political issue like the recent election outcome and the Foreign Office will only lift the advisory only after the whole scenario has been sorted in the street and in parliament.

A traveler could take advantage to travel as hotel occupancy is low and there fore discounts. Foreign Offices are slow to list travel advisories as they fear repercussion if something happened. African Safaris and Adventures website offers current news, exchange rate, language, types of food. The Website will assist you to locate the best price deals on safari, lodge hotel accommodation or a complete safari holidays package. Instead of spending time searching for an Africa holiday, users can use the web to get the perfect safari holiday deal sent to them.

Most banks and tour travel agents in Africa offer currency services and you can expect to pay around five percent of the total amount. When choosing a safari travel destination, think about whether you want hot or cold weather, something relaxed or active. If you are web savvy, keep a diary or a travel safari blog of your holiday travels. Keep the family informed where you are.

Lastly, always check your overseas medical insurance coverage and ensure it is adequate. If you have money, there are world-class medical facilities available including the flying doctor. I am not proud of this but I must say that, contrary to myths, these facilities do exist although poor locals can not afford them

Esther Muthoni

Esther is a specialist in African Safaris and a tour operator. The tour company she co-owns, African Safaris & Adventures, has presence in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, Mozambique, Egypt, Madascar, Tanzania, Zanzibar, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, and Seychelles.

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