Travel Tips: Preparing For A Vacation In Africa
by: A.M. Howard
There are many new and exciting things to see in Africa. There
is no way anyone could possibly see everything there is to see
in one trip. This is why travelers need to decide exactly what
they want to see before taking their trip so they can book the
appropriate safari. There are many animals to choose from, chimpanzees,
gorillas, the "Big 5" (lions, rhino, buffalo, leopard,
and elephant), crocodiles, and birds to name a few. There are
many things to prepare for before going, and travelers should
be prepared if for no other reason than their safety.
There are different types of safaris travelers can choose to
take. There are safaris where you can hike, mountain bike, take
a balloon trip, canoe, hunt, ride a horse, or even ride a camel.
You will also need to decide on just how much luxury you will
want on your trip. Traditional tented safaris are luxurious with
camp set up for you, hot showers and gourmet food. Then there
are guided safaris where you travel on four wheelers or trucks
and a guide will stay with you wherever you go. Package safaris
are like guided safaris except you will not travel with a group.
Then for the more daring travelers there are independent safari
where you rent your own vehicle and plan your own trip
Many people think that Africa is an extremely dangerous place
to visit, but it is no more dangerous than any other place you
might go if you go prepared. The most common crime you will run
across is probably petty theft. No matter how much money tourists
in Africa have, they probably still have more than the natives.
Wearing flashy jewelry, expensive cameras, and expensive watches
just draws attention and is probably not a good idea to carry
around. Try not to look lost and try not to travel alone if you
can help it. Also never carry all of your cash on you at once
so that if you are mugged you won't lose everything that you have.
Another safety issue when traveling to Africa is your health.
Tuberculosis (TB) is traveling through the African air and affecting
hundreds of people. To avoid catching TB try to avoid people who
are coughing and sleeping in crowded areas. Another health hazard
in Africa is the Putzi fly, which is a native to the country.
The fly's lay their eggs on human clothes that are hanging out
to dry then hatch when contacted with human skin. The simple solution
to avoid these flies is to always iron your clothes before wearing
them. Travelers should always watch for mosquitoes as well because
they can carry yellow fever and malaria.
Even with the disease in Africa it is still at the top of most
peoples wish list of places to go. There are many beautiful sights
and sounds and if correctly planned and the right precautions
are taken can be a spectacular experience.
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