General Travel Info
Africa is like no other place on earth, and the experience of a lifetime. Below are a few things you'll want to know before heading out.
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What to bring: Small backpack to store water/cameras/other necessities when on walking excursions; sunscreen and mosquito repellant; lip balm; hat and sunglasses; adaptor/convertor/extra batteries for your electronics; small flashlight; detergent; plastic Ziploc bags; money belt. Money: ATMs accepting VISA cards are available in the capital cities. Euros are the preferred foreign denomination for both cash and traveler’s checks – try to keep some small denomination euros along with the local currency, with US dollars as an alternate (although one dollar bills may not be accepted at banks). Also, you may find that a large denomination of any currency is hard get change for from most merchants. What to wear: In deference to the Muslim culture, modesty is appropriate in dress: comfortable, lightweight clothes with coverage for protection against both mosquitoes and sunburn, good walking shoes, and a warmer sweater for evenings if traveling to the Sahara in the winter. |
When to go: July through March is the best time to travel as first, the rainy season (July – September) turns the region to its most lush, with the rivers easily navigable. Then cooler, drier weather prevails from October to March and is an ideal period to visit. From March to June, the powerful easterly wind Harmattan blows across West Africa, bringing desert heat and dust to much of the area. |
Health: A yellow fever vaccination will be required to obtain your visa. A hepatitis A inoculation, while not compulsory, is always a good idea when traveling in third world countries. Contact your local public health department. Also, an anti-malarial medication is strongly recommended for use as a preventive measure and an antibiotic such as Ciprofloxacin in case of intestinal maladies. 
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Water: You will need to drink bottled water, which is widely available.
Photography: Some of the people whose picture you might like to take will want to be paid a gratuity; please ask for permission and be respectful of their wishes if they do not want to be photographed at all. Your guides will be very helpful in maximizing photo opportunities while maintaining consideration for the local community.
