My Airfare Secrets                                                               Bookmark Africa is a vast place with such diversity of culture, history, languages, and where you will find more than you can do and so little time to experience this incredible continent. If you want to enjoy your stay any where in Africa, read the top 20 travel tips below:   1) Consider a guided tour for any part of Africa.  Why?  You will experience little or no risk with a guided tour. Tour operators know well the areas they travel to so you are never at risk during the tour. 2) If you decide to travel by yourself, do yourself a favor by staying updated with local news in order to be alerted about potential hot spots. 3) Always ask someone from where you are staying for information on any dangerous areas, and how to dress and behave. 4) When you travel through any city, do not carry your valuables on the open. If you are carrying your passport and money, keep them well concealed. 5) If you decide to drive, be aware that many roads are not well maintained. Advice: stay alert at all times, use your seatbelts, and avoid driving at night. 6) When driving, shun deserted areas. Park in well-lit places with people, and always leave your car locked even if you in it. Do not leave any valuables where they can easily be seen.  Never drink and drive; penalties are harsh. 7) Do  not hitchhike unless you want to be exposed to potential danger. 8) Do not walk alone in unpopulated streets after dark.  Do not attract needless attention to money or jewellery on you. At all times while you're in Africa, always stay alert of what's happening around you. 9) Make it a practical habit of only carrying enough cash on you for the day's activities. 10) If you are visiting during summer, light cotton clothes is recommended. Of course, warm clothes is highly advised for the winter months. 11) Bear in mind that fuel cannot be bought with standard credit cards in South Africa. 12) You can experience first world shopping in the city of Johannesburg. 13) When tipping, give about 10% of the overall charge of your food. 14) Make sure to get a vaccation for Malaria if you are planning to Travel to South Africa. 15) Bring an adaptor or transformer in order to link with local electrical power so your appliances will work.   My Airfare Secrets                                                               Bookmark