Our tips for planning your dream vacation in Africa

By Steve George

May 30, 2013Travel

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Africa is really an incredible country, both big and diverse in many aspects. Thus, before going on your African dream vacation, make a list of things you’d like to do and places you’d like to visit. That is why we’ve decided to give you few tips you should know about Africa tour.

  • On a piece of paper write all the things you’d like to do; places you’d like to visit and your desired tours throughout South Africa.

  • Determine your budget – Include all costs like food, hotel, fishing, wild adventures with animals, travel costs, sports and other activities, entry fees etc.

  • Before going on your trip, research on-line what are the most interesting places to visit. Explore everything you are interested in and find the best African safari company for you.

  • Determine when you want to go to Africa. The South African seasons are:

    Spring – September to October

    Summer – November to February

    Autumn – March to April

    Winter – June to August

  • Research on-line for the best African travel agency that offers best services at low prices.

  • Make your reservation – be sure your hotel reservation and the arrival date are the same.

  • Do not do all the activities in one day. Enjoy every day of your dream vacation and make sure each day differs from the previous one.

  • Read the reviews from other tourists about Africa and hotels.

  • Do not take a lot of clothes – two pairs of light pants or jeans, 10 t-shirts, flat sandals, camera, antiperspirant, daily face cream, sunscreen cream and underwear. Make sure you bring a jacket since African nights are cooler.

  • Make sure your passport is valid.

  • Keep your valuables like wallet, cell phone, rings, bracelet in a handbag and take it with you all the time.

These are one of main and most important tips when going on an African vacation.