{"id":100003,"date":"2016-11-02T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-11-02T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travelstartblg.wpenginepowered.com\/top-tips-africa-travel\/"},"modified":"2025-11-04T13:53:44","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T13:53:44","slug":"top-tips-africa-travel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/top-tips-africa-travel\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Tips For Travelling In Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"

So you\u2019ve taken the plunge and bought that ticket to an African city you\u2019ve always wanted to explore, now what? You need to find a place to stay, figure out your itinerary, and work out all the details, big and small, that come with jetting off to a new place.<\/p>\n

In the midst of all this planning, it\u2019s very easy to forget some very important piece of admin, or completely overlook a seemingly insignificant detail. Whether you\u2019re headed to Accra, Nairobi, Maputo or Cairo, here are a few things you should consider to help keep your trip fun and hassle-free.<\/p>\n

Header image courtesy of Babak Fakhamzadeh via Flickr<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

1. Check the paperwork requirements<\/h2>\n

This might seem obvious, but the very last thing you want is to have your trip cancelled because you didn\u2019t do enough research on visas required. Depending on where you come from and where you\u2019re going, you might be granted a visa on arrival or have to get one in advance. So it\u2019s important to know the rules that apply to your specific destination. And if your flight involves a layover, remember to check if you will need a transit visa.<\/p>\n

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