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10 Quick Tips Before Heading into Africa

Here is a list of 10 Quick Tips before heading into Africa you can refer to with links to pages on our Blog that will give you more information.

1. Start planning early:

Start planning anytime from 6 months to a year to give you the best chance for securing the trip you would like to go on because the best trips get booked up very quickly.

How do you decide on an Africa Safari Tour?

2. Budget for your trip:

How to Budget for an Overland Trip to Africa?

3. Decide where to go:

Fun-filled Family Safaris

What are the Best African Safaris?

Where should I travel to?

Do you want to go on a Luxury or an Adventure Safari?

4. Decide when to go:

Some of South Africa’s Popular Festivals and Events

When is the best time to go on an African Safari?

When is the Best Time to go on an Overland to East Africa?

5. Book your flight:

Flying to Africa

6. Sort out your Visas and Passports

7. Get Travel Insurance:

Why is Travel Insurance so Important?

Adventure Travel Insurance

8. Get your vaccinations

9. Check out our safety tips

10. Get your gear together:

What to Pack for an Overland Safari?

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Article by: Bronwyn Paxton

on September 25, 2013

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