We are going to Kenya for a visit of sixteen days this month, Malarone was recommended as the prophylactic to take, I was surprised at how expensive it...

I'm off on holiday to Kenya at the end of September for 2 weeks. I have a couple of questions? What is the best money to take, UKP or USD or the local...

Hello! Are there any Kenya based tour operators you would recommend from fresh experience - or, on the contrary, others that you would avoid? Besides, I...

Hello, We are planning a trip for next Xmas holiday to visit the Victoria Falls, flying from Jo'Burg for 3 days. Prior to that we would be on game viewing in...

Hi, I'm travelling to Tanzania next year (Zanzibar and Dar es Salaam). A few things I'd like to know... I'm Canadian and need a visa. Can I get that at the...

Hi, I understand Mozambique currency is non-convertable and cannot be removed from the country. (Can't be exchanged outside the country either). How heavily...

Hello ng reader, finally we can contribuite to this ng as well. The intent of these notes is to provide some tips and practical information based on our...

I am interested in going to South Africa for about 2 weeks, and would like to include 4-5 days on safari (at least). However, I'm less interested in paying...

I may need to recharge camera batteries in the hotel and don't want to be short of an adapter. What shape/type are the power sockets in Kenya & Tanzania? The...

As a first-time visitor to SA, I have an evening flight out of Johannesburg when returning home. I hadn't planned on visiting Jo-burg, but am considering...

I'm wondering if it is cheaper to purchase airline tickets for trips within South Africa before leaving the US, or wait until there to buy the tickets? I'm...

Which GPS device can you recommend for a tour around Africa? We are not going through the desert, so we just need basic functionality. What about "Garmin"...

Hi! After a 2 yeras long break in traveling we seem to have 1 month free in december. The plan is to go to Sudan. I havent checked any info about the country...

Last time I went wandering across Africa, I went with my backpack and used whatever transportation I found available : buses, trains, trucks, other people's...

This past October, I went on a 3 week trip to southern Africa. We visited Kruger, the Klein Drakensberg, went caneoing down the Zambezi River (Zimbabwe side),...

Are we mad? First I booked flights to Jo'burg for the whole family (thats two parents and 3 kids - aged 11, 8, 5 years old). Next I booked a camper van and...

My father and I are planning a trip to Kenya in March. I suppose some of you guys have experience with safaris in east Africa.. Please, I need your opinion...

I am planning a trip to Egypt, and am seeking some advice. I will be accompanying my 35 year-old autistic sister. She has been very interested in Egypt for...

A friend is arriving in Windhoek next week and will be spending 28 days in Etosha. He planned to fly to Etosha via Air Namibia and just learned they...

I'm in two minds whether to go Zanzibar or Lamu. Which one is better? Also, any flight between Mombasa and Lamu? If yes, what about time schedule?