Travel in Africa

Travel in Africa

Informative and practical advice and suggestions for when one is travelling around Africa, including topics like getting to Africa, Malaria, etiquette, photography and what to pack.

A safari into the heart of Africa is a daunting task for even the hardiest of travellers after all this is Africa. Stock standard everyday aspects that Europeans, Americans and other First World countries take for granted are simply lacking here in Africa. Examples being one can travel for days without picking up a data connection on a phone (yes, your smartphone turns into a camera only device with all other features playing dead), another example is trying to re-charge those smartphones and digital cameras, vast tracks of the continent simply do not have access to that wonderful thing we call electricity and take for granted day in and day out.

And without further ado, please have a look at our Africa travel information guides, should you have any questions or have opinions to add, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Africa Travel Information

  • Flights To Africa

    Whether you are based in Europe, the Americas, Australia or Asia, our consultants will arrange all flights from your point of departure to your African destination and right back to your home destination. Our flight sales team will suggest the absolute best choices when reserving travel arrangements to, from and within Africa.

  • Malaria In Africa

    Malaria causes an estimated 2.7 million deaths per year, with most of these deaths occurring in Africa. A general guide on Malaria with links, information, symptoms and one's risk of contracting the disease when travelling in Africa.

  • Photography On Safari

    Capturing the memories of one's safari is a rather important part of being in Africa in the first place, arriving and finding out you have unsuitable photographic equipment is not the way we want our clients to start any safari.

  • Safari Etiquette

    Etiquette on a safari is all about respecting the environment that you are visiting, your fellow passengers and the locals. A general guide on respect when it comes to wildlife and what to do when fellow passengers are being a nuisance.

  • Safety Tips In Africa

    This is a basic guide for safety tips whilst in any of the African cities or while on a safari in the African bushveld. Traveling around Africa can and most probably will always be safe, but as in any destination on the planet - listen to your instincts and use common sense.

  • Travel Apps for Africa

    The wealth of choice that one has these days when it comes to mobile applications is beyond anything that we could have imagined even two years ago. The sheer amount of variety is often way too confusing; Which one do I buy? Which one is better? Which one works offline?

  • Your Safari Suitecase

    A general and rough guide on what to pack when travelling through Africa, the size of baggage allowed, the type of clothing best suited to the environment one is travelling through. basic guidelines to assist you in packing appropriately.
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  • Madikwe Self Drive Safaris
    Explore the malaria-free, family friendly and "Big 5" Madikwe Game Reserve. The Madikwe is within an easy 3 to 4-hour drive from Johannesburg International Airport while offering a wildlife experience that equals the Kruger National Park.
  • Kruger Fly-In Safaris
    Fly-in safaris get you to your destination quickly and conveniently, allowing you to maximise your time in the Park. Fly directly to any of the private reserves or lodges directly from Johannesburg international airport or Cape Town via Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport.
  • Botswana Camping Safaris

    These small group camping safari options are more of the traditional safaris of yesteryear, remote and wild destinations, unfenced and wild campsites and meals cooked over an open fire under African skies.

    These more authentic camping options visit all the wildlife destinations, including the Okavango Delta, Moremi, Savuti, Chobe National Park and Chobe River. A few of these options will start or end in Victoria Falls.

    All the camping safaris in Botswana that we offer are of the "semi participation" variety. This means that guests help set up and pack away their tents and help pack and unpack the safari vehicles. Although, the safari team does all cooking, cleaning, and a few other tasks.

  • Botswana Mobile Safaris

    Botswana Mobile Safaris are the perfect way to enjoy an African safari experience. Unlike traditional camping safaris, mobile options offer a more intimate and relaxed camping atmosphere and plenty of opportunities to get up close and personal with Botswana's fantastic wildlife.

    Our mobile safaris are all-inclusive, so you can relax and enjoy the very best in Botswana safaris without worrying about the details. All dome tents have private en-suite bathroom facilities as standard.

    Expert guides and camp staff will take care of everything, from setting up camp to cooking delicious meals and ensuring that you have the best possible Botswana safari experience.

  • Namibia Self Drive Safaris
    Self-driving safari packages are for those who want to discover this amazing country of Namibia at their own pace. At Uyaphi.com we tailor make self-drive safaris for you, whereby the choice of vehicle and lodging is based on exactly what you want to experience and importantly you budget.