10 Tips Before You Travel To Africa | Backpacking & Solo Female Travel Advice

Want to travel to Africa but feel a little worried? In this video two solo female travellers who went backpacking around the continent share their best tips!

I, Sabina, am at the beginning of a five month journey around Africa. I'll be travelling to Ethiopia, Uganda, Tanzania, Malawi, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, South Africa and Madagascar. My friend Val has been living in Ethiopia for five years and has backpacked around the continent on an epic journey from Cape Town to Cairo. She also runs the wonderful channel Backpacking Africa for Beginners where she shares tonnes of useful tips.

Together we will share our best tips on safety, local travel, packing and everything in between. We are solo female travellers who explored the region on a backpacker budget, but even if you're travelling in a group or have a lot of money to spend you'll benefit from our general advice.

1. Africa is diverse (00:56)
2. Africa is safe (01:43)
3. Use common sense (03:55)
4. Don't trust history (05:06)
5. Find things locally (06:44)
6. Go beyond safaris (08:32)
7. People mean well (09:45)
8. Don't overpack (11:01)
9. You can dress well (12:27)
10. Come to Africa (13:44)

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[Waleochronicles]

As an African I must say I am impressed with this video. Initially when I saw the title I was a bit sceptical but you guys did a good job. I thing you forgot to mention though is that travelling within Africa is not cheap compared to travelling within Europe or SE Asia for instance. Because there are almost no budget airlines like in other parts.

[redalt]

This is a great video! I'm from Ethiopia, and am tired of all the stereotypes. I know if travelers come here, they'll love it! Thanks for making this video!

[ginak]

I'm planning on going to Uganda, Madagascar and South Africa for 2 years and I can't wait! Doing so much research and this video really helped

[eddhostelcafe]

We travelled solo (solo female) in Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania, Uganda for 4 months! We loved it! Have to be carefull like everywhere but it is easy to backpack there as there is buses and vans everywhere!

[cindy]

GIRLS! I just came back from a 3-week trip to South Africa. I was sincerely afraid to go but your video contributed to give me the courage to try it... AND OMG I LOVED I was being more careful than at home, especially when it was dark. But other than that... I had a beautiful experience and actually can't wait to go back omg!!!! :) :)

[WanderlustBeautyDreams]

I loved this video. I recently went to Morocco and absolutely loved it. I can't wait to go explore more of Africa someday!

[sylyegon]

I'm an African, travelling in Africa and I'm impressed by this Video. You guys can travel to Kenya, Masai Mara Safari, Nairobi City and Diani Beaches are my recommendation.

[elizabethgill]

So I've wanted to visit every country, but I'm planning on going to Madagascar, Morocco, Ethiopia, and Egypt!

[tabitharamirez]

SO happy I found this video! I'm going to South Africa next year! A video about travel cost and how to budget would be great as well!

[linseyjacobs]

Thank you so much for making this video! Do you recommend any particular companies for the gorilla trekking for a female solo traveler?

[AMBO]

YOU guys are awesome. All the points you mentioned are very good tips for someone who wants to travel to Africa. As you mentioned, the media has brainwashed most people and they scared to travel to Africa.

[SallieAndrea]

im so glad I watched this as an African(Kenyan). seriously thank you for this. Tbh I was skeptical but I'm so glad about everything you said

[richard]

I watched Val’s videos when I first thought about coming to Africa. I arrive Cape Town July 2 in Cape Town. Thanks Val.

[Ethel]

Love this video and thank you for telling the truth!!! Love from Ethiopia!!!!

[lidiasoloman]

Ladies your both very well versed, and honest. Great video!

[positivelyamanda]

Now I want to go to Africa! haha awesome tips

[jedrouse]

You’re both amazing people! So inspiring just read her book and it was great

[megangottschalk]

Thanks for the video it was very informative! I went to Kenya last year (on a safari) and it was such an amazing experience, met some of the friendliest people and just had such a great time. I can't wait to go back to visit more countries in Africa. Could you do a video about how some volunteering does more harm than good? I know one day I would love to volunteer but I would want to make sure it was legit, also im interested in how some are not good. Thanks so much, hope you have a great rest of your trip!!

[eastsoldierson]

U guys are owe some! Ethiopia is a unique country nd I can’t wait go! 👏👏👏👍

[detangers]

Can you advise me on what type of adaptor I should use for my trip to egypt?