Questions tagged [africa]
Vast continent with over fifty countries located to the south of Europe separating the Indian and Atlantic oceans. In addition to tags for countries and cities there are also the more specific, regional tags such as [kilimanjaro] and [north-africa] to be preferred where relevant.
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Driving a truck from UK to Africa for charity [closed]
Some time ago, I saw a TV programme about volunteers driving old trucks / lorries from the UK to various African countries for charity. I might be interested in trying this but my searches for more ...
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Are outdoor equipment stores open on a Sunday afternoon in Arusha?
I'll arrive in Arusha on a Sunday around noon, to start a Kilimanjaro trek the day after. While I have most of the required/recommended gear, I need to get a few extra things. I have the option to ...
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Which European (incl. Turkey) hub has the biggest seats capacity to destinations in Africa [closed]
I would like to know which hub has more seats to any destination in Africa, no matter where.
For one particular airport consider how many seats there are available in total in a given month or year ...
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Short connections in Lomé
I'm booking a ticket from New York to Abidjan and one of the affordable options involves taking Ethiopian's ET509 from Newark to Lomé (Togo) and then ASKY's KP52 on from Lomé to Abidjan (Senegal). The ...
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Planning a visit to Africa (Kenya), which other wildlife parks are worth going? [closed]
We are a group of 6 and are planning a wildlife safari/trip to Africa with our starting point being Nairobi, Kenya during the month of September 2017. According to the itinerary received by the ...
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How available is Internet in Sierra Leone?
I am interested in travelling to Sierra Leone to visit family, but from talking to them they do not have steady access to Internet. As someone visiting from the US, will I be able to pay for ...
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Can one obtain a visa for Mauritania while in Australia?
I am in Australia. It seems from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade there is no visa issuing facility here for Mauritania (looks like the nearest is in Tokyo).
Is there a way to get a ...
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Viewing, not hiking, Mount Kilimanjaro from Arusha
I will be arriving in Arusha around noon and departing the following day also around noon.
I would like to see Mount Kilimanjaro, but not hike it. What is the minimum amount of time required to do ...
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When booking a safari in Tanzania is the price negotiable?
I'm booking a safari with a reputable tour guide company in Tanzania. We are currently discussing the itinerary and options. They are coming back to us with documents that describe what the tour would ...
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From where in Ethiopia can I see the Red Sea?
Ethiopia is a landlocked country, however it's mostly high elevation (2000-2500m) and given that Eritrea seems to be narrow, I'm wondering if it's possible to see the Red Sea from Ethiopia. I'm ...
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Kruger vs Serengeti [closed]
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I am looking to book a safari for my fiancé and I next June.
It will be our first time going on a safari and we were wondering if anyone had any thoughts or experiences with either of the ...
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Are there tours to the UTA Flight 772 Memorial in Niger?
The UTA Flight 772 Memorial is in one of the most remote parts of the world, in the Tenere Desert, and very much off the beaten track. Are there any tours to the memorial, or any (relatively) local ...
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Is it necessary to take a malaria prophylaxis or at least a stand-by vaccination to visit Zanzibar?
I will be traveling to Zanzibar in September for 10 days. I already have the Yellow Fever vaccination.
Is it necessary to take a malaria prophylaxis or at least a stand-by vaccination?
Someone told ...
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Which language(s) is most useful for backpacking Africa?
I'm looking to backpack Africa in a few years, so I'd like to start learning a language that would the most useful/widely spoken. There are a few conditions I've conjured up though:
the language ...
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How can I get to Arusha, Tanzania from Nairobi, Kenya?
What are my options (methods, approximate prices, safety, and duration) in getting from Nairobi, Kenya to Arusha, Tanzania? I'll be in Nairobi and want to travel to Arusha to join a Mount Kilimanjaro ...
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