What part of Africa to travel to? I’ve been wanting to plan a trip to really hidden gem places. I want to experience rich deep culture that is different from the American culture. I’m thinking Namibia because I want to see a leopard or a Jaguar wherever I go, that’s a huge point for me along with the culture is to at least see a big cat in the wild. I’m wondering, what are the b…

6 months in Africa Spouse and I are in our 50s and retired with a pension of $3000/mo after all expenses (life insurance, medical insurance, utilities, food, etc). Our house is paid off and we do not have any debt. We have an emergency fund and savings. While we are still healthy and able, we would like to start spending 6 months outside the US on a different con…

How much cash to take to Zimbabwe/Botswana/South Africa I’ve heard of it being tough to get cash in Zimbabwe but I also don’t want to get robbed. How many American dollars would you take per person for 4 nights in Victoria Falls? And then with South Africa, are debit cards/credit cards more likely to work? And for a safari experience, how much cash do you need to tip? Thank you! submitted by …

Leader of South Africa’s Assembly, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, Resigns The legal problems of Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula expose the governing African National Congress to one of its biggest weaknesses — corruption allegations — ahead of a crucial national election.

A month in the Akuapem Hills in Ghana, west Africa submitted by /u/Mountsummer

Best Africa Itinerary If you were only able to go to Africa once in your life (I mean maybe that won’t be the case but let’s assume that way), what would be a good itinerary? I have around 2.5 weeks and will be ending in Capetown in late October for the marathon, so I figured we’d spend 5 days there. Should I pair it with Tanzania (Zanzibar and a safari in the Seren…

Is our driver in South Africa overcharging us? Copying over my post from the South Africa subreddit as hopefully this will reach a wider audience (for those who have been there before): We got a local driver to drive us all around for 5 days starting from Durban airport and ending at Johannesburg airport, with several stops in between. We agreed on a total fee of R35k at the beginning, which…

Long Ignored by the Western Art World, Africa’s Medieval Treasures Shine North Africa’s influences radiated throughout Byzantium, helping to create a Golden Age. These objects are high on the beauty and rarity scale.

Trip to Sierra Leone (West Africa) Advice Hello everyone, I am 23F, I have a Sierra Leonian friend (23M) in the US who I’m very close with and known over 2 years. I’ve been talking about wanting to go on a trip somewhere new. My friend offered that I can go to Freetown, Sierra Leone for a week and stay with his family there (he wouldn’t be able to come with me for a while like a year or…

Flight websites to use for africa Hi fellow redditors, Im going tanzania for 10 days with the family in may 2024 (zanzibar specifically) its meant to be a relaxation trip for everyone. Except I like to be active ect. Id called myself an active and expert traveller, 25 M been to 40+ countries ect. So I like to travel and explore alot whenever im in a new region ableit that being …

I might be going to South Africa in march-April time for 4 weeks how safe is it I will be staying in Kensington with someone who knows the area and possibly Durban Hello I’m from the UK I’m planning on going to South Africa possibly around march to April time I was wondering if Kensington is a safe place to be I will be with someone at all times who knows the areas he doesn’t even go into the CBD at all so I don’t think we will be going there what’s so ever. I’m just wondering what I should be doing just …

ARRCC presents Glen Villa, Cape Town, South Africa submitted by /u/Amazing_Architecture

Ripple Broadens Remittances Between Africa, Gulf States, UK and Australia Ripple also announced product enhancements and license updates, including a focus on payments between enterprises and smaller businesses.

Africa travel suggestions Id love to visit subsarian Africa either this winter or in the spring. I’d like to know which would be the best places to visit which would be safe, interesting and fun (nature, food, people and culture-wise), and not extraordinarily expensive for someone who wants to have a comfortable hotel and doesn’t mind spending money for unique experience…

Travel to Europe or Africa first time out of the USA? I am 24 years old and just finally got my passport. I was originally planning a Western Europe trip early next year but have a friend who recently moves to Nairobi, Kenya who is encouraging me to visit him instead. This trip seems a lot more unique than Western Europe and I would have a place to stay for free. Is Kenya a good destination for my …

Should I consider my luggage lost or stolen if it travelled to Africa I was using Air France, and was supposed to fly from Paris to Toronto. My luggage didn’t arrive to Toronto, and I was told to make a claim, and that it would be delivered to my door the “next day”I made a claim, and then saw the tracking on the website. It took them 2 days to locate the luggage, and then I saw that it was in transit, and then it…

Tips for Overnight Stays in South/Southern Africa? Hi r/travel, Next summer, I’ll be traveling to Zambia for a safari with my wife, daughter, and mother. As a result of our flight schedules (internal and international), we’ll have overnight layovers in Johannesburg and Lusaka. I’ve identified a few hotels in reasonably close proximity to the airports and in walking distance to restaurants/store…

How to plan East Africa tour I’m looking to plan a 2.5 week trip around East Africa with stops in Uganda for gorilla trekking, safari in Maasai Mara Kenya, and end in the Seychelles. I’ve earmarked a (what I consider) a fair budget for the trip~$30k USD, but the planning process has been much more difficult than anywhere else we’ve traveled. I have a few questions: Is it ju…

4×4 trip around Southern Africa I’m planning a trip through South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique between Jan, Feb, March. I’ve just started my research so I’m developing my knowledge. My initial worry was temperatures but they seem to not reach more than 32 degrees (not insufferable), crossing borders requires paperwork, being cautious and somewhat able to at…

Dutch Royals Confront South Africa’s Colonial Legacy The king has previously apologized for his family’s role in slavery, but some South Africans seek a direct apology and reparations from the Netherlands.