FIRST-TIME AFRICA (THE ROUGH GUIDE)

Planning a trip to Africa? Get started with "The Rough Guide First-Time Africa". Packed with essential information, this pre-trip guide makes the preparations easy and the travelling fun - and saves you money along the way. The title shares informed advice on buying the best ticket, getting visas and vaccinations, planning your itinerary, budgeting and packing wisely. It has practical tips on coping with your first night in Africa, plus the low-down on getting around, finding accommodation, staying healthy and travelling safely. There are comprehensive profiles of 41 countries, including details of the main attractions and when to go.