VisitAfrica.com- Get Answers to Some Frequently Asked Questions

Find brief, right-to-the-point answers for many frequently asked questions regarding VisitAfrica.com. We hope the information on this page will be helpful and will assist you in planning the perfect Africa trip. VisitAfrica.com is constantly growing and we keep adding more information to improve this travelling website and better meet your needs.

• Do I need to register or pay in order to use VisitAfrica.com?
  
• Where can I find information regarding Africa's top tourist attractions?
  
• Do I need a visa to travel in Africa?
  
• Is Africa better fitted for backpacking or organized vacations?
  
• Is traveling within the continent easy?
  
• I hear Africa is a dangerous travelling destination, is it true?
  
• How long should my trip be?
  
• Do African people speak good English?
  
• What about health and hygiene?
  
• How can I contact your travelling site?
  
  
  
  
• Do I need to register or pay in order to use VisitAfrica.com?
  Using the services offered by our travelling site does not require you to register. No payment is needed for you to enjoy the site's information and access to our ever-growing data base is completely FREE OF CHARGE.
  
  
• Where can I find information regarding Africa's top tourist attractions?
  On our Africa travelling site you can find free info about many of Africa's favorite sights. Of course, being the second largest continent in the world, Africa has many things to offer and not all can be covered on one site. On each of our information pages you can find links to other informative websites for further reading and added assistance.
  
  
• Do I need a visa to travel in Africa?
  Africa is composed of 53 countries and they each have their own rules regarding tourism. Check out delta.com for useful information regarding visas and permits required for the different countries.
  
  
• Is Africa better fitted for backpacking or organized vacations?
  Africa is a huge continent and it offers many options for any traveler. Luxurious stay in 5 stars hotels in South Africa, backpacking to the magnificent top of Mount Kilimanjaro or camping with the kids in the Masai Mare nature reserve - there are endless options to choose from. VisitAfrica.com includes many different styles of travelling to allow you to pick the trip that's just right for you.
  
  
• Is traveling within the continent easy?
  It depends where you want to go. All of Africa's countries have international airports, but while some offer efficient tourist-friendly public transportation such as train and busses, on others it's more recommended to rent a car or prearrange your travelling. Decide where you want to go and then make the required research.
  
  
• I hear Africa is a dangerous travelling destination, is it true?
  As in any country or continent, some hazards do exist for inexperienced tourists and other places are completely safe and organized. Choose your destination and make some online research regarding their safety and potential discomforts. In any case, you need to try and avoid putting yourself in potentially problematic situations, don't carry around a lot of cash and keep your eyes open.
  
  
• How long should my trip be?
  It depends on where you want to go and what you want to do. Some tourists spend months and even years in one country in Africa alone, while others choose one small destination and enjoy it to the full in a short period of time. Considering the length of the flight and complexity of travelling, it is perhaps unwise to plan a weekend trip, but other than that, it highly changes according to your aims and intentions. A week can be sufficient for relaxing, sunny vacation in Zanzibar, but following the origin of the Nile or exploring the Cape Winelands and Table Mountain will demand a somewhat longer trip.
  
  
• Do African people speak good English?
  In a continent as culturally diverse as Africa it is highly unlikely to assume that everyone you'll meet will speak English. However, since most of Africa was once a colony, you may be surprised by the high number of locals that will be able to communicate, and often fluently, in English or French. Still, smaller places and distance communities will still offer somewhat of a challenge. Try learning a few useful expressions in the relevant languages. You'll discover that even small-talk icebreakers will come in very handy. Try the excellent LonelyPlanet.com, or get a hard copy in any bookstore.
  
  
• What about health and hygiene?
  Any trip to a foreign land may incorporate some potential health hazards, and this is even more accurate when travelling to developing countries. Some countries in Africa offer poor healthcare and low hygiene conditions. However, if you make the needed preparations before your trip, none of this should stop you from travelling. Water may be of particular problem. Find out which destinations offer bottled water and carry some common water purifying pills such as chlorine tablets. Also, see your doctor or visit a specialist clinic a couple of months before your flight for vaccinations and other health related information.
  
  
• How can I learn more about your website?
  Try the About VisitAfrica.com for more details.