Africa Travel- Dangerous Animals

African wildlife attacks are extremely rare especially when you talk of tourists being attacked by wild animals. Inside parks there are strict rules and most will not allow you to come out of your vehicle.

Also in cases where huge animals like elephants are involved, tour guide are often trained and experienced in dealing with elephants which are sensitive creatures and can sometimes charge when frightened. Read more

Responsible tourism- Eco tourism

An African beach holiday/vacation can do more bad than good to the environment and the locals. As with anything when profits come before anything else including the environment then it is easy to see how some places that have been created as tourist areas can do more damage to the environment than good.

For starters some African governments have been selling prime beachside locations to foreigners, sometime displacing the communities nearby and other time affecting even their livelihoods by making some beaches exclusive. In some areas of Africa virtually all the infrastructure is foreign owned from the shopping centres to the restaurants, hotels and curio shops. Read more

Africa Heat Sun and Humidity

If you are like most people who visit Africa you are probably considering Africa because of the warm climate and sunshine. But just like anything else too much sunshine can have ill effects on you especially if you are from those sunshine challenged climes.

So remember to keep your self hydrated especially when you are running around on that heat, don’t over stretch your body by taking part in extreme physical activities that your body isn’t accustomed to and get enough rest your body needs it. Read more

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