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Frequently
Asked Questions - Africa
Visas
US Passport must be valid 6 months beyond your length of
intended stay, and should contain one blank visa page.
Note: The last three pages in the passport are reserved for
Passport Amendments and cannot be used as visa pages.
No visa required for a stay up to 3 months
Health
Depending on where you travel to in Africa, you may require
particular vaccinations. It is recommended that you see your doctor at least 4-6 weeks before your trip to allow
time for shots to take effect.
Currency Exchange
Exchange facilities are available at most airport banks,
which are open for all flight departures and arrivals.
American Express, MasterCard and Visa are widely accepted;
Diners Club has more limited use. Check with your credit or
debit card company for details of merchant acceptability and
other services which may be available. Traveler’s checks
are accepted in most hotels, guest houses, restaurants and
shops. The import and export of local and foreign currency
is unlimited.
Electricity
The
electrical voltage of the majority of African countries is
220V-240V.
Tipping
Tipping customs in Africa are fairly inconsistent. In the
north, service charges are often automatic, and tipping
modest. In Kenya for example, people in the service industry
are not accustomed to lavish tipping however in South
Africa, American-style tipping is in practice as service
workers earn relatively low wages. It is a good idea to
observe the locals, try to get someone in the know to assess
the situation, and pay attention to hints dropped by service
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