Cameroon : Travel Tips
Do try to take public transportation in Cameroon at least once for the cultural experience. It’s a good way to meet local people.
Photos of government buildings are not allowed, so,Don’t take photos without asking first. , and many of the buildings are unmarked. Your camera might be confiscated if you snap the wrong scene. Take permission from the Ministry of Information and Culture in Yaounde to get the Cameroon Photography Regulations and a document stating that it’s not necessary to have a permit to take general photos. You may have to show it outside of tourist areas (police occasionally harass those carrying cameras). Cameroonians may not like you whn you want to hang out with camera in you hand.
Do change your money in Douala or Yaounde, because banks in small towns may not be able to exchange foreign currency. Don’t exchange currency on the black market – it’s illegal and dangerous.
Do register at the tourist office before hiking up Mt. Cameroon. Technically, you’re supposed to hire a guide, but that rule is not strictly enforced (the path is lined with rocks painted white, so it’s easy to stay on the trail). Wear sturdy hiking boots, and if you’re staying overnight, take plenty of water and warm clothing.
Don’t buy animal skins. They’re usually poorly tanned, and the export of many kinds is prohibited (your purchase may be confiscated).
Do examine the bolts of cloth women use to make their wraps. The patterns range from stunning to campy (one we saw featured a repeated image of Queen Elizabeth).
Don’t step into a prayer circle (a circle of rocks, often in front of a house).
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Zambia : Travellers' Tips
In the near future the information below will be incorporated into the relevant Travel Advice Notice and the Tips will cease to exist as a separate entity.
-Get adequate travel insurance including medical insurance.
-Check the Foreign and Commonwealth Office Travel Advice before travelling.
-Make a point of checking out local laws and customs and respect them.
-Beware of pickpockets and opportunist car thieves.
-Take medical advice on pre-travel vaccinations and anti-malarials.
-Ask before taking photographs.
-Ensure you know the validity of your visa and don't overstay.
-Leave a photocopy of your passport and travel
Kenya Travel Tips
Do not photograph people without taking permission and don't feel offended if they ask you to pay for it since it is a poor country.
It is illegal to export Kenyan currency, it may be difficult to exchage when you depart. Do not change your money in the black market. The illegal money changers are often quick-change artists, and the police will arrest you if they even suspect you're changing money illicitly. Also, We recommend only changing small amounts of money at a time.
Mauritius : Travel Tips
-Get the best travel insurance deal possible.
-Check the FCO Travel Advice for all destinations en route to Mauritius.
-Some prescription drugs are not allowed in Mauritius, check the FCO Travel Advice for more detail.
-Bring enough money for all contingencies.
-Keep valuable effects in a safe place.
-Enter next of kin details into the back of your passport.
-Beware of pickpockets and, on foot, stay away from dark quiet streets.
-Carry a photocopy of your passport with you, not the original.
Ethiopia Travel Tips
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