Backpacking Africa is quite different to backpacking in most other parts of the world. The travelling distances are vast, the transport irregular, the roads of an inferior standard and the vast cultural differences can make you feel like a punk-rocker at a Britney Spears concert. But these are all good things if you are backpacker at heart! Throw in a Big 5 Safari, cheap accommodation, unique modes of transport and all of a sudden backpacking in Africa sounds like a dream come true! Africa Travel Guide will help you plan your Africa backpacking trip with backpacker hostel reviews, travelling advice and tips from the locals.
The original overland route from Cairo to Cape Town is the ultimate in Trans Africa Expeditions and REAL overland travel at its best! If you want air conditioning, hot showers every night and a cook then this expedition is not for you.
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It is not often prices go DOWN but anyone entering Kenya will find that recently the visa fee has halved!
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Recent changes to Kenya Visa requirements mean visa's must be paid for in US Dollars only......
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As at 17 November 2008, Zambia visa requirements and costs have changed yet again, but this time the cost has come down!
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Idyllic beaches, tall palm trees, lots of sunshine and warm aqua waters - all the requirements of a perfect beach holiday! So when is the best time to visit Mozambique?
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If the thought of travelling a couple of thousand kilometres in an overland truck with 25 strangers just doesn’t appeal, charter trips are the answer. Charter your own overland truck for you and your group and we will customise your itinerary to suit you - anywhere in Africa, anytime!
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Combine overland travel and volunteer trips on an overland tour with a difference. Get your hands dirty at the same time giving something back to local communities and environmental projects whilst traveling on your dream Africa Overland Tour.
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Whether the discount is 5, 10 or 20% or 1 whole seat for free, last minute safaris can save you stacks of cash! Check out these deals!
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Canon Lodge lies built into its natural surroundings and sheltered by a granite hilltop overlooking the sweeping plains of Gondwana Cañon Park. Canon Lodge serves as an excellent base from which to explore the wonders of the Fish River Canyon and surrounding highlights of Southern Namibia including the Ais-Ais hot springs.
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If luxury travel is your thing then a Trans Africa Expedition is not for you! 9 to 40 weeks of 'real Africa' travel a world away from cell phone reception and the internet. Fantastic! This is Africa adventure travel at it's best!
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Romantic images of camel caravans, Kasbahs, ancient walled cities, date palms, Arab sultans, and Berber tribesmen lure travellers to Morocco for a travel experience not to be missed!
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African adventure travel is not limited to under 35's! Safaris4seniors.com offers unique Africa safaris for senior travelers who are young at heart!
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Football enthusiasts can combine their love of sport (or the spectator part thereof), with travelling the African continent - the 2010 World Cup is coming to South Africa!
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Should your impaired mobility, vision or hearing be a reason not to join an African safari? Of course not! Africa is accessible for disabled travel and handicapped travelers with or without their families or friends, do not need to miss out!
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Budget Safaris in Africa needn't be cheap and nasty. 'Value for money travel' would be a more appropriate name. If a limited budget dictates your travel plans - then overland travel is the way to go.
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Camera enthusiasts and keen photographers are welcome to join specialty photography tours catering for travelers who wish to learn about taking better photos while still appreciating everything the African continent has to offer!
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The Foreign Commonwealth Office travel ban on Zimbabwe was lifted on the 27th August 2008 following decreased violence in Zimbabwe and a promising new government structure.
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A recent query from a independent Swedish traveler brought some interesting questions to light….
Hi!
I shall try to be as short as possible with this, as I dont want to
complicate matters. I am travelling the continent of Africa from North
to South. I have travelled and lived in most of the world, but never
been to Africa (at […]
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A few decades ago few Mozambicans would have admitted that they
were proudly Mozambican. No thanks to a stormy past, the country has
since been rebuilt to the paradise it once was and a place to be proud of.
There is so much to see and do including island hopping, beautiful beaches
and interesting colonial architecture. Colorful local cultures […]
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10 reasons why Overlanding is an ‘Eco-Friendly’ way to travel…
To some travellers EcoTourism and Sustainable Tourism is becoming an important consideration when planning a trip. There are many reasons why participating in an Overland Tour is an Eco-Friendly way to travel throughout Africa.
10 of the best would be….
- Vehicles are regularly serviced and maintained therefore […]
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Yellow Fever is a viral disease transmitted to humans via the bite of infected mosquitoes – much like malaria.
Unlike malaria which is often talked and written about, a lot of
travelers aren’t sure if they require a vaccination against Yellow
Fever or what they need a certificate for. The last thing you want is
to get halfway […]
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Some recent but ‘not well publicized’ changes to Zambian Visa costs has resulted in a few travelers being caught short on arrival. The most recent information from the Zambian Home Affairs Department states the current visa costs are…
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The latest Africa travel guide edition is available in pick and mix chapters that you can download online from the Lonely Planet website.
Ever been on the road and found yourself with several different guide books weighing you down?
Or worse still carrying that one giant multi-destination whopper although you’ve already visited half the places in it and its even too big to be a pillow?
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The news on Zambia visa cost and requirements changes from the African Travel and Tourism Association is that the government of Zambia has recently made significant changes to the visa waiver system and visa costs.
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Having fun and getting your adrenaline rushing at Victoria Falls is as easy as spotting rushing water. Here are some top adrenaline activities to be had on both sides, Zambia & Zimbabwe.
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Addo Elephant National Park in the rustic Eastern Cape province of South Africa is the ideal place for observing elephants at close quarters in the African bush. Visitors can get up close and personal with the largest land mammal in the world, in the malaria-free authentic African bushveld of Addo Park.
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Here are 10 quick facts about Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania’s natural wonder and one of Africa’s major attractions to many a traveller wanting to summit its slopes.
Klimanjaro can be climbed in about a week by anyone in reasonably good shape and is one of the world’s famous top 7 summits. Read about it…
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Eritrea, the ancient land of Africa - once a dangerous place, Eritrea has won its independence and is rebuilding rapidly into a ideal tourist destination in East Africa. Asmara is one of the safest capitals in Africa, while the Dahlak Archipelago offers some of the best coral diving an ecotourist could hope for.
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