Travel Tips When Touring in Africa

Posted by Yolande Pienaar Jun 15, 2009

Africa is a continent rich in culture, wildlife and scenery. Exploring the various countries is great fun as long as tourists do not contravene some obscure law or custom and cause embarrassment to themselves or worse - land in jail for an offense.

A few articles to avoid just that is:

Essential Information for Travelers to Botswana

What Tourists Must Know About Burkina Faso

Safety Tips for Travelers to South Africa

Namibia is a fascinating African country, with desert landscapes, beautiful coastlines and a rich diamond mining history. A couple of months ago the area known as Sperrgebiet 1 south of Luderitz were allocated to the local community and they are now responsible for managing tourism to the area. Sperrgebiet 2 north of Luderitz are still closed to the public and access are only possible via guided tours with tourguides holding consessions to take members of the public into the Namib desert.

These tours usually start at the town of Luderitz in the south of Namibia and exploring this beautiful coastal town, rich in history for a few days, would be worthwhile. Several hotels offer accommodation in Luderitz and for the more adventurous, camping at Sharks Island or even staying in a light house. Visit the ghost town of Kolmanskop and walk back in history to a time when diamonds were bountiful and the pickings were rich.

Whatever the preference, Africa has plenty to offer.