What should I pay attention to when traveling to Africa?

I want to know which country you want to go to. It's easy to sign a passport. A passport costs about 900 yuan and a round-trip air ticket costs about 89,000 yuan. The living expenses there are higher than those in China, and the gap between the rich and the poor is too large. The rich are extremely rich, and the poor can only live on state subsidies (in some countries), but the expenses are still extremely high. The official language is mostly Spanish, and some people speak English. It should be noted that before going to Africa (10- 15 days in advance), two kinds of vaccines should be given, one is meningitis and the other is cholera. For the sake of your health, you can't save this money. One injection is effective for 5- 10 years. Malaria is the most common disease in Africa, mainly transmitted by mosquitoes. But there is no vaccine for malaria, only drugs. There are many antimalarial drugs in the local area. On the contrary, it is difficult to find antimalarial drugs in China. Dr. China gave tetracycline, which has expired. Many bacteria are resistant to tetracycline. This medicine can be bought locally. In fact, the key to prevent malaria is to prevent mosquitoes. Don't eat raw food (except fruit), especially ice cubes. Because of the hot weather, many people like to add ice cubes to their drinks, which is not allowed. Put it in hot water for 3-5 minutes before bathing to kill some bacteria in the water (in fact, it is not a big problem), and buy bottled water from the supermarket to drink. Africa is very hot all the year round, but you still need to wear long sleeves, one is to prevent mosquitoes, and the other is to prevent sun. Security in Africa is not good. It is shameful that the public security personnel at the airport will ask you for money, and there are many thefts. So, don't bring anything too expensive (gold and silver, etc.). ), and be sure to take care of yourself. Don't go alone at night. I saw many anti-mosquito products in African supermarkets. I can bring some wind oil and mosquito repellent water (which are sold in our supermarkets) or I should adapt to local life. Africa is not so terrible, most people are still very kind, just don't let your guard down at any time. Have a nice trip! In addition,. Language: \x0d\ The common language is English. South African whites and some blacks also use South African (Afrikaans), while blacks use Zulu and Bantu. \x0d\2。 Currency and exchange: South Africa's currency is rand, the face value of paper money is 200R, 100R, 50R, 20R, 10R (rand), and the patterns are various animals. The denomination of the coin is 5R, 2R, 1R, 50C, 20C, 10C, 1R = 10C. Traveler's checks can be exchanged in major hotels, airports and banks. Dollar cash can be directly exchanged for rand. However, the hotel charges more than the bank. \x0d\ At present, the exchange rate between rand and USD is about: 1 USD =5.85 rand (March 2005) \x0d\3. Traffic communication: South African vehicles drive on the left, contrary to China. Vehicles can consciously obey the traffic rules, the roads are modern and the signs are eye-catching. Mobile phones are very popular in South Africa. Domestic tourists can buy stored-value mobile phone cards at the airport immediately after arriving in South Africa. The face value is 200, 100R, which can be recharged after use. Mobile phones in South Africa are charged in one direction, so there is no charge for answering any calls, and there is no "roaming charge". Visitors can also easily connect to the Internet in major hotels. \x0d\4。 Water and electricity: South Africa's tap water meets the drinking hygiene standards and can be directly drunk, so there is no kettle in general hotels. As in China, the power supply is 220 volts, 50Hz. However, the socket is English three-phase, so the plug of general tourist appliances can't be connected. You can buy a replacement plug in the mall or borrow it from the hotel service desk. \x0d\5。 Catering: South Africa's catering is rich and varied. There are Chinese food, English food, French food, Italian food, Japanese food, barbecue, Indian food and so on. Fast food includes McDonald's, KFC and other chain stores. When you go to South Africa, you must try seafood dinner (western style) and South African steak. Hotels usually provide various breakfast buffets within the specified time. \x0d\6。 Shopping \x0d\ The most famous thing in South Africa is of course diamonds. The price is cheaper than that in China, especially for diamonds over 0.4 carats, and the relative price difference is relatively large. In addition, South Africa's gems are also world-famous, such as tiger's eye stone, agate and crystal. What are the best souvenirs and gifts with good quality and low price? It is the best choice to buy this kind of gem in the gem processing factory in Cape Peninsula, which is not only complete in variety, but also cheaper than ordinary shopping malls and has guaranteed quality. Black handicrafts have African characteristics, including various stone carvings, wood carvings, masks, Zulu shields and black folk musical instruments. This souvenir with African characteristics can be bought at street stalls in various cities. In Joburg, you can go to the Rose Bank and the second-hand market in Dongmen, Durban is on the sidewalk of Marine Paeade, and Cape Town can buy it in front of Water Front. If you are lucky, you can also buy exquisite paintings such as oil paintings and watercolors in the art market. Shopping centers in South Africa are generally located in the suburbs of cities, such as Thornton and Rose Bank in Joburg and the seaside in Cape Town. Its scale exceeds that of any shopping center in China, and it should be said that it is a comprehensive leisure center. You can wander around in it all day. There are various specialty stores, large CD shops (CDs are often sold at special prices, and the price will make you smile from ear to ear), bookstores, clothing stores, art stores, supermarkets, various restaurants, coffee shops (much cheaper than China) and so on, and there are all kinds of high-end goods in the world. It is worth mentioning that cinemas in shopping malls generally have more than eight screening halls, which take turns to stage the latest movies released simultaneously with Hollywood (most of these movies will be watched in China for several years), and there is Dolby stereo system in the hall, which has excellent audio and video effects. More importantly, the price is cheap, a ticket is about 30-40 yuan RMB. \x0d\7。 Daily Precautions: In Johannesburg and Durban, you should obey the arrangement of tour guides, and be careful not to go out for a walk at night, not to go to towns and slums, and especially not to walk on the streets of these two cities with maps, cameras and various bags in your hands. Shopping centers in Cape Town, Bleteau, Liberia, Joburg and South African tourist attractions are relatively safe. \x0d\ Tipping is necessary in South Africa. When you stay, you need to give the waiter 5R, who will help you with your luggage. Tip 65438+ 00% of the total amount when eating. When the total amount is large, you can give less. Fast food restaurants such as McDonald's don't have to tip. \x0d\ Politeness South Africa has a high degree of civilization, so when you queue up, you must consciously queue up and don't grab it. You can't smoke in public places with no smoking signs, and don't make noise in public places. \x0d\ Local customs should call blacks "Africans" instead of "blacks". \x0d\ South Africa's natural environment is very well protected. Birds and small animals are not afraid of people. They should love animals. They should not catch, beat animals and pick up birds' eggs at will. They should apply for a license to catch lobster and abalone, and offenders may be prosecuted. \x0d\ Shopping Tax Refund Tourists who spend more than 250R in South Africa can get a tax refund of VAT 14% when they leave the airport with a formal invoice, but they cannot get a tax refund for the consumption of accommodation, catering and other services. \ x0d \ x0d \ Many people simply think that Africa is a poor country, with famine, chaos, diseases and so on. But it ignores that there are also many cultural relics in Africa. His humanistic deeds also attracted many tourists to go alone. As long as you make adequate preparations in advance, I believe your trip to Africa is also very enjoyable and relaxed. Let's talk about what we should bring to Africa \x0d\ What should I bring to Africa? If you want to go to Africa, you need to get two kinds of vaccines about 10- 15 days: one is cholera and the other is meningitis. This money can't be saved, not only for your own health, but also for the health of your family. However, the validity period of injection is 5 to 10 years. \x0d\ Malaria is very common in Africa, and mosquitoes are the main route of transmission. What should I bring to Africa? There are many anti-mosquito products in our domestic supermarkets. Now we can buy some wind oil and mosquito repellent water, hoping that tourists can adapt to local life in Africa as soon as possible. So far, there is no vaccine for malaria, and the only way is to take medicine. There are many drugs to prevent malaria in the local area, but it is difficult to find antimalarial drugs in China. Doctors in China usually give tetracycline, but now it seems a bit outdated, and many bacteria have developed resistance to tetracycline. So this medicine is bought locally. Controlling mosquitoes is the most critical step to prevent malaria. Eat nothing raw except fruit, emphasize it. Never eat ice, even if it is hot. Before you take a bath, use hot water for about 3 to 5 minutes. In order to kill bacteria in the water, (in fact, it has little effect, but it should not be taken lightly). Don't be afraid to waste money. Be sure to buy bottled water from the supermarket. Because Africa is very hot all year round, I suggest you wear long sleeves, one is to prevent mosquitoes, and the other is to prevent sun. \x0d\ and security in Africa is very poor. Even the police at the airport may ask you for money. Their behavior is very bad. There are also many thefts. Don't carry valuables and a lot of cash with you. Be sure to take care of yourself. In addition, don't go out alone there at night, pay attention to safety. Africa is a bit scary, but it's not. Africa is not so terrible. Most people are kind at heart, just don't let your guard down all the time, just be careful. What should I bring to Africa? Finally, I wish you a pleasant journey!