Traveling in Africa promises amazing adventures, but also a little intimidating. Africa is the most controversial and unexplored continent. Stunning and very diverse nature, but at the same time, dangers and military conflicts: some countries should be avoided. Despite everything, Africa is one of the best travel destinations.
Route selection
Many Russians have already visited some African countries, such as Egypt and Tunisia. Holidays in Morocco are becoming more and more popular. If you are a lover of untouched wildlife hotspots, you should head to the countries with the largest national parks. In places like Kenya and Tanzania, there are many excellent hotels offering a full range of services, the quality of which is not inferior to European counterparts. Tourist organizations will arrange for you safari and jeeping in the parks, in the process you can see wild animals in their natural habitat.
Usually, in the list of recommended countries for visiting Africa, you can see Kenya and Tanzania, South Africa, Uganda, Ethiopia. If you are driving for the first time, it is better to start with them. Madagascar deserves special mention - an amazing African island known for its incredible landscapes.
Many African countries are visa-free for Russians, but this point should be clarified in advance in order to take care of the paperwork at home, if they are needed.
Climate
The equator divides the black continent in half. There are three climatic zones in Africa: equatorial, tropical and subtropical. It is very important to choose the right season for a trip, because if you arrive at the wrong time, it will be very difficult to have a good vacation due to the heat or the rainy season. General recommendations for the season cannot be given, since the continent is large, the weather for different countries at the same time varies greatly.
Vaccinations
Some countries require a tourist to be vaccinated before visiting. Even if there are no such requirements, it is recommended to attend to this issue yourself. Young children and pregnant women are at increased risk of contracting some dangerous infection. Vaccinations should be carried out several months before the trip, as in some cases several vaccinations are given, and in others, you need to wait until the vaccine works.
It is best to check the list of vaccinations for each country, but in general, you need to protect yourself against hepatitis A and B, measles, typhoid fever and rabies. Sometimes vaccinations are needed against tetanus and diphtheria, yellow fever, poliomyelitis, meningococcus. Also take your malaria pills with you. There is no vaccination against this disease, but it is necessary to have a means for the destruction of parasites at an early stage.
It is recommended to take out medical insurance before the trip, just in case.
General recommendations
Traveling in Africa, exotic features aside, is not much different from any other. But exotic features are all its salt. Some guidelines will help you to behave correctly in a difficult situation.
If you go on a safari, a guide (ranger) comes with you. He is a professional in his field, always strictly follow all his instructions. Your safety depends on it. There are known situations when animals attacked tourists, but in the vast majority of cases this happens through the fault of the tourists themselves.
Use repellents. In addition to malaria, there are other mosquito-borne diseases.
Internal transport in Africa is distinguished by the fact that it rarely adheres to the schedule, and buses and trains can break down and stand for a long time right on the road. Therefore, when going on a trip, always have a supply of food and, more importantly, water with you. Domestic airlines can be more comfortable and inexpensive.
