ℹ️ Quick info
📅 When to go
Best period based on climate data · Open-Meteo
Southern hemisphere: local autumn and spring, great for safaris.
💶 Costs
🛡️ Safety
As in many destinations, wallets and phones are the favourite targets at markets, on crowded transport and around the main attractions.
How to avoid it: Keep valuables in front pockets or in a bag zipped shut in front of you; don't leave your phone on the table at cafés and bars.
The most common ones: a "broken" or rigged taxi meter, unfavourable currency exchange and unlisted prices in tourist areas.
How to avoid it: Agree the taxi fare before you get in or use ride-hailing apps; change money only at banks or official offices and always ask the price first.
🚌 Transport
City networks are generally good in the main cities and tickets are cheap (~1,50 €). Check how to buy them: app, kiosks or on board.
Reasonable prices: favour ride-hailing apps or official metered taxis, especially from airports and stations.
A good compromise for exploring outside the cities: check the insurance excess, local driving rules and the car's condition at pick-up.
Frequent connections between the main cities, typical fares around ~15 €. Book ahead in peak periods.
🧳 What to pack
- Layered clothing
- Comfortable shoes
- Light jacket
- Power adapter
- ID documents and copies
- Power bank
- Valid passport / ID card
- Travel insurance
- Card + local cash
- Power adapter
🎉 Seasonal highlights
The stretch with the most favourable weather, but also the most in demand: book flights and stays a few months ahead, as prices climb.
Thinner crowds and lower prices on flights and stays. The weather is mixed: check forecasts and the seasonality of activities before you book.
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