Is africa really that dangerous for a vacation?
Question by Chuckie: Is africa really that dangerous for a vacation?
I am dying to go to africa to observe wildlife during the great migration but ive been told by everyone that its extremely dangerous there.
Im trying to decide on a vacation between africa or the galapagos islands for wildlife.
Best answer:
Answer by Maliyah
Im not 100% sure but i think that it’s some places thats safe & beautiful and some that’s dangerous.
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I think as long as you play it safe you know get caught up with vaccines and prepare your self for changes of environment. Don’t do anything dangerous or out of your norm. Maybe even buy bottled water do lots of research about where your going there. I have never been over there but have done some over sea traveling so be safe do your homework and have fun
I’ve never been to Africa, but my experience traveling in poor countries is that people will always tell you they are super dangerous. I’ve almost never had a problem. I hear the Galapagos are pretty, but very restricted, expensive and over-visited. Africa seems like it would be a lot more interesting and of course it’s so vast that there’s a zillion opportunities there. I’ve heard good things from people who have visited South Africa in particular. I too would love to go to Africa!
Check the US Embassy’s website for whatever country you plan to go to so as to be sure there are no major problems for tourists. Or better yet the UK’s govt pages, they are more detailed on trouble spots. Also, I would recommend traveling like a poor person when you are in a poor country, you will be hassled a lot less. If you stay in fancy hotels, flash your money around and wear a lot of jewelery you will be more likely to be robbed. Common sense stuff. Besides muggings, violent crimes against tourists are not that common in most places. Do your research and go for it!
Hello there,
Greeting from Africa – Tanzania. Africa is not that dangerous for a vacation, it is potential life experience destination, with great opportunities for you.
Same as other places there are dangerous countries which are affected by wars, those you shouldn’t go. But places like my lovely country Tanzania it is a heaven of peace and tourists are always welcome to experience the life we live and enjoy the wildlife, all day sandy beaches, friendly people and a lot more. Its in the Serengeti National Park where you can see the great wildlife migration, millions of wildebeests, zebras and predators move in synchronized movements, in large groups, you can be amazed on how this occurs plus you will get other opportunities to visit other lovely places in Tanzania.
Before you travel of course you will need to know few things which includes Malaria, This is the most feared disease to most of the visitors. Make sure that before you travel you visit your doctor to get ant-malaria tablets. Also you can buy mosquito sprays. All the accommodation places used have mosquito nets fixed to your beds and the rooms are sprayed with mosquito repellents too. And just for your information malaria transmitting mosquito only bites at late nights so its likely that you won’t be exposed if all the precautions are taken care of.
Vaccination: The yellow-fever vaccination is no longer officially required when entering Tanzania, yet because the disease is endemic many doctors will recommend it as a precaution. Other vaccinations that might be considered before you travel include typhoid, hepatitis A and B, meningitis, and tetanus. For more information, contact your doctor.
Food and Drinks: Its is safe to eat around and enjoy delicious local dishes around Tanzania, always eat hot or fresh cooked meals to avoid food poisoning.
Security: Tanzania is very safe compared to other countries and you can rest assured that you will always have a safe, great and enjoyable trip to Tanzania. You are warmly welcome and hope this answer will help you to visit African.
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I agree with “Watu Safaris.”
In fact, you can also travel to Kenya in East Africa while you are at it. You can watch the migration from either country around August to October.
Interestingly, before you land at the international airport, you will pass over the only National Park that is 15 minutes drive from the city center in the world, Nairobi national Park.
If you get proper injections that you need, research what type of clothes to bring, and take normal safety precautions you will be fine, that’s the same as traveling everywhere. There are a few places in Africa that shouldn’t visited because they’re considered war-zones apparently. They are: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central African Republic, and Somalia. Other than that I think you can go anywhere. However for wildlife viewing, I think that Tanzania, Kenya, Botswana (probably the best), Namibia or South Africa would be good.
Where are you planning to go? Africa is a continent. and huge.
It’s like saying I am going to North America. You need to
be more specific. After all, small town mid-west USA is much safer
than St. Louis, and they are both in the middle, lol.
If you want to see the great migration, you will need to be in
East Africa, and you will need to have quite a bit of time. There
is no way to know for sure when the animals are going to be
passing a particular point, it could be +/- 6 weeks.
You really need to do a lot of homework here. Kenya has
become really dangerous, with it being that you can’t even
take a taxi, unless it is ordered by your hotel. And Kenya
is probably where you will want to go if you want to see
the migration.