Africa 7 Drive On Your Own
If you’re planning to visit more than one African country during your travels, save on flights by traveling on road and driving your own vehicle. This is especially cost-savvy if you are traveling in a group of four or more as you would then be able to rent a vehicle collectively rather than paying for individual fares on flights, buses or taxis.
Navigating through Africa on your own isn’t as challenging as you may think. Most roads in South Africa and Namibia are tarred and well-maintained, making your ride smooth and easy. Self-driving through Africa will allow you more flexible time to explore the continent and let you set your own schedule. Driving on your own during peak season in Africa may also save you money, as you don’t have to pay inflated transportation fees. Practicing common road safety will ensure that your trip is successful one! Want more bang for your buck? Hire a caravan so you don’t have to spend on accommodation too!
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Africa 6 Cook When & Where You Can
If you are traveling with family, eating out all the time can become costly. To minimize cost of food, dine in when you can. Buying groceries in bulk at the local supermarket and cooking them yourself not only helps you save on expenses, it also helps you ensure that your food is clean and safe for consumption. This will help you avoid costly medical bills that you may incur should you have the unfortunate experience of contracting foodborne illnesses.
Cooking together is also a great way to spend time with the family and having meaningful experiences instead of having to go through the hassle of ensuring the kids are well behaved when dining out.Rocio Espinosa (to be continued)
Africa 5 Travel Like A Local
Use local buses where you can, buy local produce and
participate in local activities within the community. When choosing an
accommodation, choose one in a local suburb, typically where locals reside.
These options are usually cheaper than staying at famous tourist areas and will
help you keep within your travel budget.
For a great African experience, volunteer at the local
community. Here, you will get to truly understand the lives of the locals and
make an impact. While most known volunteer programs are comes with a hefty
price tag, there are some that are free.
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Africa 4 Try Out-Of-The-Box Safaris
Contrary to popular belief, safaris don’t necessarily have to be experienced from a jeep, with a guide and driver transporting you from one location to another at all times. There are other, and often cheaper, ways to go on a safari than you might think!
A great alternative to the classic safari route is to go on a walking safari tour. Not only is a walking safari cheaper for the more obvious reason of not needing the use of a vehicle, walking safari provides you with the opportunity of truly immersing yourself with nature. On a walking safari, you get the chance to get up close and personal with wildlife, which often is the perfect opportunity for an excellent photo! Walking safaris are also often more intimate in nature as the groups are usually smaller.Camping safaris are also a great safari experience with many camping safari tours available in Kruger National Park, South Africa and Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania. Spend your night sleeping under the spectacular display of stars deep in the African savannah – an experience of a lifetime!
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Easy Tips 3 Rainy and dry seasons
Rainy and dry season varies from place to place in
Sub-Saharan Africa. To give you a general idea, here is a basic overview:
West Africa – If you are traveling to countries in the
western region including Ghana, Gabon and Mali, the dry season lasts from
November to April. Southwest Africa experience rainy season from April to July
and from September to October. Northwest Africa has one rainy season from July
to September.
East Africa – East Africa is home to popular safari
destinations such as the Maasai Mara in Kenya and the Serengeti National Park
in Tanzania. Dry season in this part of Africa lasts from July to September and
is arguably the best time to visit East Africa. However, one can still visit
East Africa during the wetter seasons and be mesmerized by wildlife there.
East Africa experiences a major rainy season from
April to June and then a smaller one from October to December. If you are
looking to trek gorillas in Uganda, avoid going between April and June where
flooding frequently occurs. Instead, visit between October to December where
crowds are smaller and rain is less heavy.
Southern Africa – The southern region of Sub-Saharan
Africa experiences dry season from April to October where the mornings are
sunny and the nights are cool. Rainy season goes from November to March. The
rainy season is the best time to visit Botswana for avid birdwatchers as the
country’s Okavango Delta transforms into lush greenery that attracts a vast
variety of bird species.
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