There's no Africa thread at the moment...
So where has /trv been in africa. Opinions?
Anyone come across any trouble or danger when visiting?
Also which countries/cities are the safest and best for visiting on a budget. I've hear Lesotho is pretty safe.
Torn whether to go to Kenya or Tanzania
Kenya has Maasai Mara and Amboseli (good view of Kilimanjaro apparently)
Tanzania has Serengeti and Ngorongoro crater (high concentration of animals apparently)
Anyone vouch for these 4 parks? I'm sure theyre all good
I'd rather go to South Africa. They have the two best theme parks in Sub-Saharan Africa: Gold Reef City Theme Park and Ratanga Junction. One of the attractions at Gold Reef City is a roller coaster named Tower of Terror, which goes straight down through an old gold mineshaft headframe. I believe Gold Reef City also has a big casino on the property.
>>1081986
Why not both?
But seriously if you can only do one, make sure it is the right season for the migration. i.e. a sea of zerbas, wildebeest and thompson gazelles in the park
It's a pretty amazing spectacle and you can't go wrong, plus predators are easier to find because of it
>>1082100
I would only have the time and money for 1. Of course i'd do it all if i could.
I think the thing in the back of my mind that i'd feel shameful and stupid to ask is if some have better chances than others to see all the big game. Assuming one chose good season/timing perhaps all of them would have a high chance?
I fear it would be a 3 day affair searching the plains just see one elephant walk off in the distance or something.
>>1081998
>going to africa
>see theme parks and casinos
Going to Morocco in March. Was going to do Tangier and Marrakesh. I'm avoiding Casablanca, but what about Fes? Anyone k own if it's worth a stop?
Caucasian guy who grew up in South Africa and traveled the majority of the Southern tip of Africa here.
Willing to take questions.
>>1082119
Whats wrong with casablanca? Im also analyzing morocco. Fes seems ok, nearby meknes volubilis seem interesting.
Also considering Rabat, Chefchaouen, Ouarzazate, and Ait-Benhaddou.
Anyone been?
>>1082119
Fes is what you wished Marrakech would be. Fes is great. Only drawback is lack of backpacker hostels in the old town.
I've been to every major city in Morocco. Chefchaouen, Rabat, Meknes, Fes, Taroudant are my favorites. Tangier is good too.
>>1082123
Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia: which one?
Also is Mozambique as cool as it looks?
>>1082125
Ait Benhaddou it touristy but shit, look at the photos, it's pretty damn cool. It's at the bottom of the beautiful Ounila valley; if you continue up it you'll get to the old Berber palace of Telouet, and then you'll find yourself in the middle of the highest mountains.
Ouarzazate is the jumping off place for the desert and the gorges, nothing interesting in itself.
Nothing wrong with Casablanca, it's just very modern.
>>1082126
Botswana and Zimbabwe are equally great if you're into wildlife and adventuring. Zimbabwe maybe a notch higher.
Mozambique is a mixed bag. I generally hate it when close to the major cities, because it just shows when a African nation turns to crap. Go north and stick to the coast. Mozambique has some of the most amazing beaches. Just be prepared for the humidity and excessive rain.
>>1082127
I must budget time and money and everything tells me to skip casablanca, but just the name and the movie are so embedded into my skull its difficult. even in the spruced up google images it doesnt look as interesting as the other places
put the nail in the coffin for me
>>1082105
Stay in Joburg. Pilsenberg Park has some of the big 5 and only two hours away.
I also consider going to Maroque alone, but I'm not sure if I would have a good time. For one thing, I'm not _that_ adventureous, like I wouldn't want to hitchhike around the countryside and sleep in random berber villages. On the other hand, I also don't really like crowded tourist areas.
I guess what I'd like to do would be learning about the history and culture of the country while practicing my French and maybe meeting some people.
So would it make sense for me to go there? And if so, should I stick around the major cities or are there any interesting smaller ones? And why is that one guy avoiding Casablanca?
>>1082131
i've seen 4 of the big 5 in a day at the kruger national park. use to travel there for work. awesome place.
>>1082126
Currently living in Mozambique if you want to field any specific questions.
>>1081998
>theme parks
>>1082123
OP here. What are the train lines / buses like in south africa and lesotho. Any sort of rail pass or anything? Looking to visit SA and lesotho some time in the near future. What is the best time of year to go?
>>1082123
Is it weird to go to a safari alone?
Everytime I see a web site about safaris, they all talk about family vacations.
>>1082163
Stay the hell away from national rail lines and buses in South Africa. Although they are functional; the trains and the conditions of themselves are horrible.
Rather looks at privately owned bus and shuttle services. May be more expensive, but you'll be thankful it doesn't smell like feces or breaks down every hour.
Best time of the year to visit SA is around March or September. Our Autumn and Spring periods.
During Summer it's either incredibly hot or rainy. During winter it's either very dusty or miserably chilly.
>>1082164
Not so much weird as unconventional.
South Africa does see a lot of lone business travelers who like to go on safari. They often get a guide to go along or join a group venture.
Safaris generally are more of a group or couples thing, but I dont see anything wrong going by yourself for a few days.
>>1082146
Not that guy, but is there any danger traveling through the North of the country at the moment? I heard some violence has flared up.
I was thinking of traveling down the coast from Tanzania through to South Africa. Anything I should be concerned about?
>>1082219
Not the other guy in the country, but there has been violence in the Sofala province (mid country). I believe there's been gunfire on the highways and a least one death of a UN worker. Which sucks since the country really is an amazing place.
>>1082219
But really unless you both speak Portuguese and are used to roughing it/hitchhiking it'd be better to go Tanzania to Malaywi - zam - zim - South Africa.
>>1081998
can't tell if trolling.
>>1081986
went to serengeti and ngorongoro was fuckin amazing...just beautiful scenery loved the drive from the crater to serengeti and of course all the animals.
camped two nights, heard the lions at night and hyenas...great experience.
pic related
>>1082105
mate you will see a shit load of animals its crazy.
I saw the big 5 in two days. it's not like a national park in North America where you might see a deer or two.
>>1082232
It's the dirtiest country Ive been to in Africa too. Haven;t been t Egypt.
>>1082234
Ive been fucking about in Ethiopia for a while now, so I think id be able to rough it. Would I be able to get by if I spoke Spanish to the locals and they replied in Portuguese?
I wasn't aware that there was an alternative route into South Africa. I'll definitely look into that now given the recent violence.
>>1082219
I live in Sofala, the province which the other anon was talking about. RENAMO's been starting shit for the past couple weeks, there's a travel restriction on the road from where I live until about 180 km from here. There've been attacks very close to here in the past 3 days. You'll need a military convoy to travel through the southern part of the province. This happened back in 2013 as well. Not a good time to visit unfortunately.
>>1082188
Are you talking about Metrorail or Shosholoza Meyl? What about Gautrain?
>>1082435
Gautrain is great.
Everything else is debatable and pic related.
>>1082391
That is a serious bummer. Mozambique was high in my list to vist, but it seems like I'll be taking the route the other anon was talking about.
>>1082219
Don't have any up to date info, but I went through the North back in 2012 and it was pretty amazing. Travelling by dhow around the islands was great. The packed mini buses (forget what they're called there) can be a bit of an ordeal over the atrocious roads, but well worth it. Cruising in the back of a truck is better.
Any word on the Zambia - Zimbabwe - South Africa border crossings? Heard that the officials working there can be pretty corrupt demanding bribes.
>>1083740
On the South African side of the border things are usually alright. It's always the opposite side that's more likely to be an issue.
The ques are always long on that end, so some officials will try and take advantage of that and offer to cut the line for a bribe.
That being said their main thing is trying to confiscate meat from tourists.
want to go to Marokko for a weak, thought about marrakesh. Wanted to make a trip for a night to Essaouira and/or Ouarzazate. Both would be to much for a weak right? Any other suggestions
Im a russian from central asia living in germany. How are russians viewed in Marokko? or shouldnt i say there. In Turkey if you asked how much someting costs in russian everything was double the price of german...
>>1082125
There's bugger all in Casablanca really. The King Hassan II mosque is cool but everyone hates it die to the deaths in construction. If you go then Couchsurf. One terrible hostel in the Medina. Though I wasn't able to properly explore as the hostel had no maps..
>>1083843
From Marrakech it takes only 4 hours to get to Essaouira or Ouarzazate by bus. You could easily do either in one week.
I don't know how Russians are viewed there, but you're probably right, you might be charged double the price of other tourists.
>>1083899
how safe dangerous is are those cities at the evening/night?
>>1083917
Its fine, i was two weeks with my blonde GF in morocco and the worst we got was a few comments on the street
I haven't traveled out of Europe before but I always wanted to visit Johannesburg. In regards to the saftey/danger aspect of the OP, does anyone know if it would be wise for a white European to travel there, or are you just asking for trouble?
I have a decent amount of common sense when it comes to avoiding bad situations, but I'm not sure that'll be enough.
>>1083917
Marrakech probably isn't very safe at night, just like any big city in America or Europe.
If you're ever lost at night in Morocco, give a little kid 20 dirham and tell him the name of your hotel. Kids are trustworthy and know every street in the city.
Hey guys, i need some advice about Algeria !
Is it safe for non Muslim central European to travel through Marocco on a bicycle?
Starting in Tanger, going to Tetuan, Fez, Meknes, Rabat, Casablanca, Marakesh. About 900 km.. From Marakesh airplane to Europe.
Is riding on the roads with cars safe for bicyclist?
I don't plan to go there in near future but it's one of my "must go before die".
>>1083997
Stay away from Hillbrow and Yeoville sections. Dress down. Leave bling at home. Don't show your mobile. Go to Soweto with a tour. If accosted give what you got. Keep extra cash in shoes and money belt. Go to JBL Live website and inquire.
>>1083997
There is still a large number of white people living in Johannesburg. Stick to the Sandton, Fourways, Bryanstan, Hyde Park areas and only take privately owned shuttle buses or the Gautrain buses to anywhere.
Stay away from the Joburg CBD by foot: if you find that you're the only white person in the see-able area - get out.
>>1082126
If you want a nice relaxed backpacker hostel I just got back from Fes, recommend the riad al sara, it's being run by a group of young friends who are just super relaxed and nice.
And they are all great young guys, took us out for a night out basically for free. Paid for loads of drinks and shit and just invited their normal friends along.
I just wouldn't go for their excursions, pretty pricey for the sahara, but they give great neutral advice on where to travel and such.
>>1084207
Crazy drivers are your only concern. And they might be a big one.
At a hostel in Marrakech I met a Dutch guy who longboarded across the Atlas Mountains. Said he had a couple near-death experiences on the Tizi-n-Test road but he had a great time.
>>1083997
I live in Joburg (though currently spending a year abroad). You will love the shit out of our cheap, good quality food, drink and standard of living. All the Europeans I know do.
We DO NOT have a functioning public transport system or even decent private cabs, which usually confuses foreigners. You will have to get by with a rental car or just use Uber.
Buses and our minibus taxis are strictly for poor people or locals who know what they're doing.
You might get scammed or mugged and it'll suck - just think of it as part of the experience. Try to avoid walking around in areas where there aren't lots of other people around, especially around dusk. I have lived in SA all my life and only been mugged once, but have had more trouble with corrupt policemen in Joburg.
Joburg is primarily a big work-city that doesn't have much tourist appeal. You can check out theme parks and experience being rich in Sandton with your Euros, I guess. You can also eat out at fancy restaurants for super cheap (a $40 steak/gourmet meal can be had for $15).
Maybe check out hipster markets and events, places:
1. Market on Main (in Maboeneng Precinct):
2. Neighbourgoods Market (in Braamfontein)
3. 7th Avenue Parkhurst (street full of hipster "craft" restaurants)
4. Sandton (corporate rich people district)
>>1084279
What about Rea Vaya?
>>1084416
Mixed opinion. Nothing seemingly wrong.
However Rea Vaya buses have been attacked before by opposing mini-bus taxi owners or striking bus drivers in the past.
>>1084530
Why can't SA have a good transit system. Seems that most other cities have it together getting from point A to Z. The big city bus systems don't even have bus route maps or all night service.
Oh.... if you want safe then I don't think you are quite ready for the African experience, little boy. May I recommend a trip to Disneyland or any other popular family resort? This seems like it would be more your speed, you clearly aren't close to ready for what Africa has to offer.
Africa is danger. If you actually liked and enjoyed travel you would know this. When I visited Africa I toured the entire continent for 1 year on bike- you would probably take a car lik a fucking idiot and miss out on all the real sites. I can tell you from experience. I have cooked gamekill with villagers in the DRC. I have been chased by Maghrebi tribespeople through the rainforests of Namibia. I have photographed emus on the horn of Somalia while the war was fought 40 yards behind me. This is what Africa is. Danger. Excitement. The Unpredictable. Black people. I have felt it and honestly seeing you ask for 'safe' africa is fucking offensive. I wouldn't ask you for your most landlocked beach resorts would I, even if you are a fucking common tourist who knows nothing about the world.
People like you are encouraging the safetelation of Africa. Last time I visited I was in Swahili and saw a villager taking apart his AK-47 and I asked him why, because he needs it to defend his elephants from poachers. He said that tourism was generating money and they didn't come anymore. That makes me sick. This thread makes me angry.
>>1084409
>Buses and our minibus taxis are strictly for poor people or locals who know what they're doing.
I had a couple extended layovers in Jo'burg where I stayed the night in Hillbrow. I just asked around until someone could point me in the direction of the minibus station, then inquired there which ones went where. It's not difficult to navigate, and yeah, you might get jerked around a little, but overall it was just like navigating any other new city.
>>1084409
I took minibus taxis everywhere in capetown and durban.
white south africans are paranoid about their own country.
cheap as shit and blare loud south african house music.
>>1084409
I got mugged in capetown, but also got mugged in London, at least the muggers in CT didn't beat me up like the white chavs in the UK did.
>you will never travel from cairo to cape town overland
>>1081998
Ratanga changed most of their rides last year
its really shit right now, senpai
>>1085577
Egypt - Sudan - Ethiopia - Kenya - Tanzania - (Malawi - ) Zambia - Zimbabwe - Botswana - (Namibia - ) South Africa, no?
>>1085577
Why? There's like 2 problem areas, and now wouldn't be a bad time to go for it.
>>1082139
>tfw saw hundreds of all of the big five except leopards which I didnt even see a trace of
>>1085731
It's kind of true though. Lived a while in Joburg and everybody told me what not to do, but after a while it was pretty clear they haven't even been to this places.
Still, you have to be cautious, but not overly anxious.
Everybody thought I was an afrikaans speaker, because of my looks, so don't tell me it's about looking touristy.
But I would very muh advise anyone who wants to travel ZA to get a rental car. For Johannesburg rent-a-wreck is pretty good because the cars look super shitty.
>>1084976
gr8 b8 m8 no h8
>>1081936
I spent 4 weeks in Gabarone, Botswana, very safe and extremely friendly. The language is fascinating as well. There are some game drives in the country. And through Kasane you can enter Zimbabwe to see Victoria falls- well worth it.
I also hear great things about the Okavango delta, but couldn't quite make it there.
>>1082136
Guy avoiding Casablanca here. I'm avoiding it, because everyone I spoke to about it (including traveling Moroccans) have told me to do so. It's just a den of pickpockets apparently.
Fez looks pretty great, but it would require transfers from trains and whatnot, and frankly Ive been traveling for seven weeks now and I'm homesick at this point. The stuff I have to take care of back home has begun piling up. I'm just going to do Tangier and Marrakesh. Who knows though. I might do Fez if I get a second wind at Tangier. Already got one here in Spain that made me follow through with my plans to go to Morocco.
>>1084976
Thanks for the tips danger Dan
>>1087459
I know exactly how you feel and if that's the case, I think you're doomed. Moroccan cities will knock the wind out of anybody; I've dragged myself through Marrakech a dozen times and it still puts me in a bad mood.
If you're already suffering from travel fatigue you'd be wise to stay in the mountains where people are nice, or a quiet coastal city where people are indifferent.
Moroccan cities where you can relax: Rabat, Meknes, Essaouira, to some extent Tangier
Anybody have any good tips for traveling through West Africa? I really want to see Timboktu but I don't know what else I can do on the way
>>1087748
Tombouctou is tricky at the moment due to political upheaval, but there are way cooler things to see in the safe areas of Mali, like the Dogon Cliffs.
Anyone been to Egypt? I've heard nothing but bad things about it from anecdotes, and yet the idea of it sounds fun, and I would get to try out my Arabic.
Alone in south africa: good idea or no?
>>1087889
Not if you go sauntering through the townships alone it isn't.
Other than that, sure.
>>1087876
Egypt, I was constantly accosted by touts trying to scam you in one way or another. Hard to just walk down the sidewalk even if you are just ignoring them completely.
However I've heard the places tourists don't go are better. But of course, then there is nothing there to tour.
>>1081936
Going to senegal next week, what are the best attractions? I'm african but I haven't lived in africa at all. I like pretty much what google told me, art, jazz and history.
Just not sure where to go, I'll be going with company and I don't want to get swept by their "business only" mindset.
>>1087665
>>1087851
I see what you guys mean. I arrived at Tangier med today and people kept bothering me for taxis. This dude straight up followed me in his cab for half a block trying to get me aboard once I hopped off the ferry.
It was all good though. I got on a bus going to Tangier city and enjoyed being the only foreigner packed inside the bus.
My plane is on Friday so I'll just have to stick it out. My Latino heritage has some moorish blood mixed in from my long dead spainard ancestors which has given me Arabian features. This didn't make things too bad once I left my backpack at the hotel. We'll see how things go in Marrakesh though.
>>1084976
>>1084976
real traveler tee em
Man that "Western Sahara" thing is making me mad. Western Sahara is part of morocco.
If you are planning to visit morocco take a look at :
-Chefchaouen
-Essaouira
-Al Huceima
-Agadir
Pic related is Imswan: a small village, near the sea very few people know of this place, there's a small and clean beach, kinda hard to find it but it's definitly worth it. There's also a small traditional port, you can buy all kind of fresh fish for 3 to 10 dollars a kg. And then you can give it to any small local restaurant to grill it on charcoal for you it's the best thing EVER. If you have questions about morocco feel free to ask.
>>1081936
Nigeria, Ghana, Ethiopia and South Africa
everywhere else sucks
How hard is it to get laid in South/Southern Africa? I'm coming from months traveling through Asia and not looking onward to the easy pussy ending.
>>1082234
Alright brehs. Looks like the plan is Addis-Kenya-Tanzania-Zam-Namibia-South Africa. I'll mostly be making a mad dash down to meet some buds in Cape Town. Any tips on how not to get raped? Anything that must absolutely not be missed. I'm a poor fag and will try to do this with $1,500.
>>1089049
Depends on what kind of accent you have.
>>1089138
American. Why does that matter - are you talking about the Afrikaner girls?
>>1089049
Depends on your racial and STD preferences.
>>1082358
>camped two nights, heard the lions at night and hyenas
It's not dangerous?
>inb4 stupid question
>>1089049
>not looking onward to the easy pussy ending
Which countries specifically?
>>1089253
I meant the easy pussy.
>>1084976
>mfw i see my copypasta
>>1089253
South Africa and I'm not sure where else, but likely just around Southern Africa.
I've never liked black girls but I guess I'm up for trying new things.
>>1089253
Oh, if you're asking where it's been easy- pretty much everywhere in SE Asia. Philippines and Vietnam especially.
>>1089251
not really I mean I guess it could be?
they tell you not to walk to the bathroom at night.
A man was killed by lions in a bathroom in Zambia.
I suppose anything could happen but it's not common.
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/africa/tourist-was-mauled-to-death-by-lions-after-leaving-tent-open-739069.html
>>1089183
South African girls LOVE guys with accents. British accents not so much.
>>1082119
>Morocco
Paradise valley near Agadir is a __must_have__. But, generally, I'm not planning to visit this country ever again.
>>1089384
Africans are not 'black girls', especially if you're used to the USAmerican ghetto nigs.
A middle-class African woman has 1000 times more class and devotion than some slave monkey. Most Africans women are also used to the man being 'the boss', and treat you as such. Might be a stereotype, but IME, the best sex I've had was with African (real African) women. These were middle-class (or richer) girls in Europe, not uneducated truck-stop whores.
>>1089461
What happened ?
>>1089461
I thought paradise valley was shit, but then, I didn't hang around long because I hate hippies.
There are plenty of other oasis valleys like that in the Atlas without the tourists.
>>1081986
Easy. Go to TZ because after your safari you'll be desperate to go to the beach. And Unguja/Zanzibar > Mombasa.
>>1089432
No disrespect but that sounds retarded. Are the lions fed before you sleep?
>>1087936
Never been there, but I heard there's a pink lake.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Retba
I went to Cape Verde. I liked it a lot. It's safe.
Give me your experiences in Tunisia, lads.
>>1089641
Looks hella cool. What was it like? What did you do? Are the locals used to tourists?
>>1089583
>Are the lions fed before you sleep?
what? It's a national park...not a zoo.
>>1089721
Not him, but a lot of Europeans visit it. It's peaceful, it's cheap and there are resort hotels.
Has anyone here ever been to Namibia? If so, how was it?
I'm from Germany and I'm particularly interested in seeing how our former colony is like. Is German culture and language still relevant or did the eternal anglos do a decent job of destroying every last remnant of it after the first world war?
>>1089788
I'm German, I spent a month in Namibia last summer (winter there) doing field work for a university project. German culture is surprisingly vivid and you're sure to encounter Africans speaking German, although the general trend is leaning towards English.
If you want to visit and see some stuff you will have to get a car. It's not like in other African countries where busses pass through the country several times a day.
>>1089788
>be me
>checking out Croatia
>get to Split
>find a cool hostel
>get into my room, throw my shit on a bunk
>there's a guy lying on a top bunk, two or three beds over
>"Hey what's up man."
>looks at me, raises his hand. "Hey man, what's your name?"
>"XXX, yours?"
>"Klaus."
>"Where you from, Klaus?"
>"Lüderitz"
>don't know German accents for shit so couldn't tell if he was German or Austrian
>"Oh, cool. Is that in Germany or Austria."
>"Namibia, anon."
>mfw
>>1089733
It's not hard to keep track of them you know.
>>1084976
>Danger
>Excitement
>The Unpredictable
>BLACK PEOPLE
>>1089721
I visited family there. My family married into a cape verdian family. The people there were super nice. I didn't do much other than enjoy the island pace of life. The people were very friendly and they love Americans. Many will say to you, "I have a brother in Massachusetts" The food is really good too since it's mostly seafood.
They hate Italians.
>>1089462
Ok, that sounds interesting. Is there a white guy bonus in South Africa/Namibia/etc like there is in most of Asia?
>>1090035
Not sure about Southern Africa as I haven't been. I'd guess more or less, but there's a more complicated history since white folks have been around for a long time. You're not a exotic foreigner, but might be assumed to be White South African at first glance.
But in West/Central and East Africa, yes. Of course, many just want money from you (95% of poor people anyway), as you're still considered unimaginably rich by their standards. Keep in mind that in many parts of Africa it is still considered a responsibility of rich locals (big men) to help the poor with small 'donations' now and then. So they're only scaling this up to white folks, who some (not all) also believe owe them because of colonialism and shit. Some can be disdainful of white people. But no matter, you'll find plenty of women to court. Some just want to try a white guy, some want to maybe leave their country, some just want a new pair of shoes, some are classic 'good girls' and will want to take care of you and marry you.
i get the idea african women are really conservative and "no sex before marriage"y
where should i go to avoid this?
>>1090209
Everywhere.
>>1090210
really? so i'm totally wrong then?
>>1084201
I live in Algeria, Algiers has the Casbah of course which is amazing to visit ever since the renovation. There's Tipasa and further along Cherchell, two towns where Roman's and Vandals landed for the first time (great beaches there). Kabylie is fantastic if you like beautiful gorges, rugged snowcapped mountains and villages hidden away in the snow. Bejaia has great beaches and lagoons too it looks like Palma DE mallorca a bit There's El Kala national park, which is just plain untouched nature and has unique species of plants and animals found nowhere else. Oran is the vice capital of Algiers, if you have been to Morocco and have enjoyed your time there, definitely go to Oran. If you're interested in seeing how Jews Christians and Muslims get along, Constantine is a beautiful example of that, it's also the city of 1000 bridges. Tlemcen is the cultural capital of Algeria, lot of Ottoman /Arab architecture, like a city still stuck in the 1400s, people leave the doors to their houses open and everything, leave their shops open while they're off praying. If you're interested in the Sahara, definitely check out Biskra, it's like a huge oasis and it has tons of hot springs. Ghardaia is a walled city and it is predominantly Sufi iirc, very interesting. Tamanrasset of course too, from there you would go see the Hoggar
>>1090209
Just don't be obvious when going for sex. Show them a good time and bring them back to your private room. You're guaranteed something.
>>1090212
Yes.
In Muslim areas, where they're living with their families, yea forget it. Quite a lot of Africans also follow evangelical Christianity, which can be a barrier. But the preachers would be out of business if their flocks didn't stray so much. In urban areas, where you find a more affluent, somewhat more secular class, you'll be at home. I like to think of them as more 'old fashioned' rather than conservative per se. You know... play the gentleman, go out dancing or for dinner, etc. Google the kind of messages black girls get on tinder and OKC in the States, and especially DON'T do that. You will probably not find a lot of tindr no-strings fuck-a-thons 2-hours after messaging someone, although hell, I'm sure those apps and desires are there too. It's just way less common. Remember though that you as a white westerner will stick out like a sore thumb, for better and worse.
You can always convince poor people with money, but I'd avoid that, and not only because of AIDS (strong correlation with poverty). You will not want to stroll around her slum, and she will not be welcome in your hotel or among other locals.
>>1089708
Was there for 10 days two summers ago. Tunis was a messy city, but a couple nice museums were worth visiting, as was the old town. The ruins of Carthage are definitely worth a visit. Sidibousaid was a nice-looking place nearby, lots of young people and couples. I was also in Sousse, which had a more European feel to it, although there are nice places to visit nearby, like El Jem. Tunisian food wasn't particularly great, but the seafood was good.
>>1090441
yeah paying for sex is not something i'd consider, i'd just like to be able to pick up a girl at a bar or something, any countries or cities you would particularly recommend?
>>1090005
Lots of Cape Verde islanders in New England. Two groups The Tune Weavers and Tavares had Top 40 hits.
>>1090244
So Algeria is pretty much safe now, yeah? You make it sound amazing.
Are you allowed to go to Tamenrasset, etc. without a guide?
Nigerianfag here. don't come here. don't waste your sweet sweet money. if you still insist i would say go to "obudu cattle ranch". literally our only good attraction. stay away from the north, bombs everywhere. stay away from the south, dirt everywhere, stay away from the east, thieves everywhere, stay away from the west, the smell worse than indians. looking at this thread made understand just how far behind we are in Africa that we're said to be one of the richest in. shit, this is depressing.
go to south africa, kenya, algeria, Egypt, or even our shittier and blacker version Ghana. atleast they throw wilder parties and the weed is cheap. not to mention they have more attractions although they're a lot poorer
>>1090661
Fuck no, it's AQIM hotbed. Loads of wannabe-jihadis would love to get a nice white head for their collection.
You'll have to book a tour as well, independent travel is not allowed for westerners. Partly your safety, partly state paranoia.
It's also hard to get a visa. They're pretty tough about it... I have a friend whose interested in North Africa/Sahara/deserts and shit. Back in 2009, he managed to get a Libyan transit visa (Egypt to Tunisia) for one week after a *year* of trying and bribing the embassy staff with 'gifts' of expensive whiskey. He still has not managed to get an Algerian visa.
the whole continent is unsafe
im just waiting for TRUMP mandated nukes to clear it out before i can travel there.
>>1090680
>traveling to a radiation death zone
Jokes aside; South Africa is the only safe place people should consider. But you better hurry before the current government fucks it up even more.
>>1090680
Stop traveling like a retard and just play it safe and use common sense.
>>1090441
>Google the kind of messages black girls get on tinder and OKC in the States, and especially DON'T do that.
Yeah that's the epitome of cringe.
>>1089788
Drop that "eternal anglo" meme faggotry people use to make it seem like the UK was the only one doing stupid/devious shit. After Germany lost Namibia after war (which experienced a blatant genocide beforehand), South Africa got it and thus Afrikaans became the majority language for whites with 60% speaking that over 30% German ith both having commercial influnce.
English is or rather became the official language o the country because it's the lingua franca and picking that is best to the advantage economically for Namibia in the long run.
Anyone here even been to Zanzibar? Going there this friday. Any tips, do's and don'ts?
>>1089462
lol many secular or educated African women are ditching that "men know best or are the boss innately" because it so fucking cancerous and backwards as fuck.
I know many Black women both in the new and old world who are tired of the whole "set myself on fire to keep you warm" that society tells them and I don't know why people admire that in the western world.
t.Black guy with experience in both the African and diaspora African community
>>1090845
No but can you post a trip report when you get back pls?
>>1090471
Literally anywhere, mate. I had no problem pulling in Ethiopia even with >muh conservative culture. The only real barrier was language, but in big cities you'll be able to find uni chicks who speak well enough to game.
>>1090845
Hope to be in Dar by Friday. Take me with you please, anonymous poster))
>tfw family paying for all expenses 2 week trip worth $10,000 a head
>going to finally see a leopard after not seeing one when volunteering there 2 years ago
Also, when I was there these american girls got beaten up by some blackies at a bar, any tips for having fun without pissing off locals?
>>1090969
Leopards are one of the rarest animals to spot besides wild dogs, so best of luck with that.
Locals are usually very friendly to tourists (for obvious reasons), that being said just have enough common sense to know what bars to go to and not be a dick.
>>1090969
Don't be american?
But seriously hope you see a leopard, was there for two months and was lucky enough to see two.
>>1090839
Hermann Goring's dad was an official in Namibia.
>>1090678
Are you the Algerian anon? Was hoping for firsthand advice, but thanks for the tip about the visa.
>>1090668
This is my favorite post this year on /trv/.
