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What are the Pros and Cons of Group Travel vs Independent Travel in Africa?

Pros of group travel:

Safety in numbers

You get to see the highlights of various destinations

Cost effective travel

Cons of group travel:

You can’t choose who you go on tour with

Itineraries are mostly fixed

Pros of independent travel:

Freedom to change your route

Cons of independent travel:

Public transport does not go to all the top destinations

Driving in a private vehicle you need to cover large distances in remote areas

Breakdowns can occur

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Article by: Amy Saville
on May 31, 2013
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