TIPS TO SAFE TRA ELS IN AFRICA

There are 54 countries as well as quite a few disputed territories. It is the world's second-largest and second-most populous continent, after Asia in both cases. It covers 6 per cent of earth's total surface area and 20 per cent of its land area, about 30.3 million km² including adjacent islands. With 1.4 billion people as of 2021, it accounts for about 18 per cent of the world's human population. It is considered to be the second largest continent in the world with a total area of around 11 million square miles that account for 5.7% of the earth's surface as well as 20% of the total surface of land on our planet.

Africa has a rich geography as well as an interesting history thus making it a continent with such biodiversity that is awe inspiring. Africa has much more to it than poverty and apartheid, for which it is well known the world over. Algeria is now the largest African country by geographical area after Sudan was split into Sudan and South Sudan. Cairo, the capital city of Egypt and is also the largest city. Africa’s mining is well known and the continent produces at least 50% of the diamonds and gold in the whole world. The rest of the countries around the world contribute to the remaining 50% of the production of these precious stones and metal. Before getting to know what safety tips to look out for, the facts below about Africa would help you to understand more about this beautiful continent.

Africa is the second largest and the second most populated continent occupying about 12% of the world population and has about 3,000 distinct ethnic groups while Nigeria alone has about 370 of these tribes that have been officially recognized.

Nigeria, a country in Africa is the most populated country in the continent and has an estimated population of over 200 million The largest waterfall in Africa is the Victoria Falls and it is located on the Zimbabwe and Zambia border. It has a height of 355 feet and the width of the waterfall runs into almost a mile.

About 2,000 different languages are spoken in Africa and each of them have different dialects while Arabic is the language that is most widely spoken in the African continent and boasts of having the longest river in the world which is the Nile that runs for around 4,150 miles before it meets the ocean. It flows through several African countries such as Ethiopia, Sudan, Uganda as well as Egypt thus making the land extremely fertile.

Also, the largest desert in the world, the Sahara desert is in Africa and it spans across at least a dozen countriesaround 3.5 million square miles while Mount Kilimanjaro, the largest mountain in Africa stands tall at 19,340 feet; and Lake Victoria is the largest lake in Africa measuring 26,560 square miles.

Madagascar is the largest island in the African continent and it lies just off the east coast of Africa. It has a length of around 1,000 miles with a width of around 350 miles. This island is also the 4th largest island in the world.

South Africa is also home to the ‘largest green canyon in the world’ and it is known as the Blyde River Canyon and this is also the 3rd largest Canyon in the world.

Safetytips

Before traveling, ensure you share your journey with someone you trust. This includes the address and phone number of your accommodations and transportation information.

þ Locate a nearby police or security office and have a contact you can reach out to, in case of emergency.

þ It is important to note that staying out or walking alone in dark quiet areas can be risky. Instead, the services of a trusted taxi or mobility company service can be sought.

þ If traveling, drive with doors locked and windows closed.

þ Be sure your hotel room is always locked.

þ Do away with visiting informal settlement areas unless you are with a guided tour offered by a reputable company.

þ Be aware of your environment þ Do not flaunt or show off your money or valuables where not necessary or publicly. þ Safeguard your personal belongings at all times þ Always pay special attention while seated at restaurants and café terraces, when you are withdrawing money from ATMs or walking around tourist attractions, and public places. þ Don’t wear expensive jewelry in an ostentatious way. þ Find out about cab and transport companies available and reputable in the area. Know if they accept credit cards or just cash? Is there a number you can call if you have a bad experience? þ If you plan on taking public transportation, look for a mobile app that has real-time updates for the transportation system at your destination. This can help you avoid waiting for a bus in an isolated area. þ Employ the use of Google Map, Earth to plan out the area around your destination. þ Find a hospital or police station close by and check to see if there are local bus stops in the area or a shopping center where you can easily find a cab. If you plan on going out in the evenings, plan your return trip in advance. þ Have an address of your lodging written down or memorized in the local language. is a beautiful place to be and Africa tour. It boasts of the best flora and fauna in the world. It has the most flourishing wildlife in the entire world. It also houses some of the fastest animals on land such as the cheetah, wildebeest, gazelle and lion.

PLAN YOUR JOURNEY: Before embarking on a journey, there is a need to map out your journey and access to getting there.