Any tips for traveling to Africa?

My friend and I want to take a trip to North and South Africa within the next year. We have approximately two and a half weeks to spend and we would really appreciate some suggestions on where to go, where to find the most affordable flights and hotels, and any other travel tips/suggestions!? Thanks in advance!

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visit both north and south, but avoid the central countries. there is too much violence going on in a lot of the central countries. north countries to visit, egypt for sure, then on the other side of the continent, morocco,tunisia, algeria, then i would go to south africa,and namimbia.
avoid places, like the congo, somalia,sudan,cameroon,nigera,ghana,libera,sierra leone. ohhh, too many places to list to avoid. there isnt a lot to choose from as far as safe places to visit right now.

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It sounds like a terrific adventure. Earlier responders have given good advice about what to avoid.
An important side issue you will want to address is travel insurance. I strongly suggest that each of you get a good plan independent of your travel or tour provider. A good place to look for a comprehensive information source is http://www.wavehelp.com/trip-cancellation-insurance/index.htm You can also buy on-line there if you wish. Be sure to buy your travel insurance as soon as you put down your first deposit on your trip - within two weeks because some of the plans give you better options if you buy early.
Be sure to bookmark the http://www.wavehelp.com/trip-cancellation-insurance/index.htm site so you can come back to it when your plans firm up.
Best wishes.

Be aware that whatever prices locals give you, 99% of the time they are ripping you off. Cut the price to a fourth of what they are asking, and start bartering from there. Walk away if they want too much; most of the time they'll keep shouting lower prices at you and if you hear a price you like, you can stop and make the purchase.

bring enough tampons/pads/toilet paper/deodorant for your trip. You may not find these things in all countries. I used to live in Sudan and there was only one place in the capital that sold tampons, and they were hella expensive.

Wet wipes/hand sanitizer are your best friends.

Wear a traveler's money belt and keep just a little money in your pockets, that way you're not pulling out a huge wad of bills whenever you buy something and making yourself a target for a pickpocket or thief.

Be careful when you buy articles made from animals and plants or when you purchase live, wild animals to bring back as pets. Some items, such as those made from elephant ivory, sea turtles, crocodile leather, or fur from endangered cats, and many species of live animals cannot be brought legally into the United States. Your wildlife souvenirs could be confiscated by government inspectors, and you could face other penalties for attempting to bring them into the United States.

Also some countries consider antiques to be national treasures and the "inalienable property of the nation." In some countries, customs authorities seize illegally purchased antiques without compensation, and they may also levy fines on the purchaser.

For more info about the countries you plan to visit and travel safety, visit: http://travel.state.gov/travel/tips/brochures/brochures_1225.html

Victoria falls is definitely worth seeing. I would stay at Maramba river lodge which is on the Zambian side. They are decently prices and its interesting to wake up to the sound of hippos outside.

Try www.travel.co.za

There is so much to say. YOu should focus on one country or small area. 2 1/2 weeks isn't a lot of time to see much, especially when the first day and a half you'll be exhaused from traveling.

Anyway, I would suggest Kenya. You can drive across Kenya in a day. There are so many beautiful things to see and places to stay. Lake Nakuru is beautiful and has wonderful wildlife. Tree tops is a place everyone stays in Kenya as well. You also need to make it to Mobasa if you go.

There is to much to say. Feel free to email me at heavensangel_3_20@yahoo.com for more information.