TripHip - Travel Tips and Advice for Traveling on a Budget

Africa is one of the most amazing places to visit in the world. An astounding array of cultures and landscapes await guests who travel here. If you happen to be so lucky, follow these tips for a more enjoyable vacation:

1) Traveling with a tour group is often much safer and less quarrelsome than traveling alone. Since guides often know the area, your chances of seeing the exotic things you’ve come for are higher.

2) Always check with your embassy or state department before traveling to a foreign country. Potential threats include war and terrorism. Check to see if the African nation you are traveling to has any issues.

3) Take basic precautionary measures to prevent being infected with malaria and dengue fever. Bug repellent, shirts with long sleeves, and other such measures should be used.

4) Many African nations require that a person show proof of yellow fever vaccination. Check requirements before traveling.

Africa is an immense continent with many varied cultures and landscapes. To fully enjoy your vacation to this continent, you should follow several simple tips. Listed below are more Africa travel tips.

1) Be aware that many of the cheaper African accommodation offerings have no locks. Keep a close eye on your possessions.

2) If anything dangerous occurs while you are in an African country, head to your embassy immediately.

3) Purchase travel insurance for any activities you plan to do while on your African adventure.

4) If you are going on safari, bring mosquito repellent, binoculars, and an excellent camera.

In my opinion, the best places to bungee jump are the places that have the most stunning landscapes forming the backdrop for your jumps. You’ll wind up with the most amazing videos and photos (if you can get someone to record your jump, that is!).

Here are some scenic and exotic bungee jumping locations:

Victoria Falls Bridge, Zambia – you might get enshrouded in mist from the largest waterfall in the world if you bungee off of this bridge that connects Zimbabwe and Zambia

Longqing Gorge, China – towering mountains over a meandering river, stunningly beautiful

Graskop Gorge, South Africa – sheer drop from a huge cliff next to an amazing waterfall