Whether you live in Africa or you are planning to travel to this rich continent, one thing that is for sure, there is plenty to see and learn. What intrigues you? Do you love to travel and see new places? Or you are the type who likes to interact with other cultures and get to understand their history and lively hood? For a curious mind, it is a guarantee that you will get to learn more than you ever thought. For those who are interested in mingling and understanding the local people, it is important to have some written guide to make sure that you get and learn all the information you need. Nothing is more fun to a learning mind like knowing the local greetings, sayings, and riddles. Below is a guide on how to prepare when visiting different tribes of this continent.
Choose a Location
Africa is a big continent, and there are hundreds of tribes and places to visit. Therefore, before setting off, you need to decide on the places and people you wish to meet. Note that every place and tribes has a unique history and lifestyle. Though some have adopted the modern lifestyle and dropped some of their old cultural practices, you will still learn a lot and get to see and hear fun stories about them.
Understand the Weather
Do you know that bad weather can ruin a very nice trip? Unless you are already prepared, the weather can seriously affect both your trip and stay in a particular location. But this is the digital world, with just a smartphone, you will be able to get online and know the expected weather conditions. You will be glad to know that most of the cities and towns in Africa now have access to the internet.
Get a Reliable Translator
Once you have decided on the location you want to visit and you have packed well with respect to the weather, the next step is to find a reliable translator. You need to find someone who knows the language and can translate accurately. A good translator should be fluent in both your language and the language of the people of the area you are visiting.
Reliable Transport Means
In the current times, most African governments have tried to make roads. Though not all of them are tarmacked, most are accessible. Nevertheless, you need to study the map of the area you want to visit and know the best means you can use for transport.