Travel information for backpacking in African countries

Travel information on embassies, emergency details, health, safety, weather forecasts, hostels, cyber cafes and advice, for backpacking in African countries

African countries

Algeria

Angola

Benin

Botswana

Burkino Faso

Burundi

Cameroon

Cape Verde

Central African
Republic

Chad

Comoros

Republic
of Congo

Democratic
Republic
of Congo

Djibouti

Egypt

Equatorial Guinea

Eritrea

Ethiopia

Gabon

Gambia

Ghana

Guinea

Guinea-Bissau

Ivory Coast

Kenya

Lesotho

Liberia

Lybia

Madagascar

Malawi

Mali

Mauritania

Mauritius

Mayotte

Morocco

Mozambique

Namibia

Niger

Nigeria

Reunion

Rwanda

Sao Tome

Senegal

Seychelles

Sierra Leone

Somalia

South Africa

Sudan

Swaziland

Tanzania

Togo

Tunisia

Uganda

Zambia

Zimbabwe

Quick Find Facility

Information on African Countries

Welcome to Africa.

Within these country pages you will find information on:

Embassies - visa and border crossing requirements.
Emergency Telephone Numbers - for the Police, Fire and Ambulance services, including Marine and Mountain rescue where applicable.
Health and Safety - helping you assess the potential risks and plan the precautions you need to take both before you go and once you are away.
Accessibility - for ALL travellers worldwide. The information reflects the standards and facilities available concerning transport, accommodation, places of interest, leisure pursuits and communication.
General and Country Specific Tips for backpackers, including things to do and see. We are looking for your input, so email tips & anecdotes letting your fellow backpackers and us know what's happening out there!!!
Current Weather - seasonal trends and advice on weather related issues affecting places of interest.
Accomodation - hostel, hotel and budget accommodation. Why not check some worldwide accommodation options through our travel link�
Cyber Cafes - linking you to family, friends and fellow travellers worldwide through bakpaka.
Travel Advice - with daily updates for countries where safety is a current issue. Also reminders of what's legal and illegal when crossing borders.

To maintain a high level of quality information, we are continually searching the net for the best travel and backpacking related sites available. Do you know of a global or country specific site that could offer a new dimension, compliment what we already have or in certain circumstances replace existing links?

If so, drop us a line at... info (AT) bakpaka dot- com