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“Vaccination is the medical sacrament corresponding to baptism.” – Samuel Butler. No one likes to fall ill when travelling, be it for volunteer work, but more so if you are taking a trip as a tourist. The risk for catching disease is increased when travelling to another continent. It is therefore advisable when you are travelling to any country for you to make sure you have all your immunization shots. Immunization schedules are usual personalized according to an individual immunization history, the countries to be visited, the duration of travel and the amount of time available before departure. Here is a brief overview.
First of all for those travelling with infants then the primary vaccination series with diphtheria, tetanus, acellular pertussis, polio, Haemophilus influenzae type b (DTaP-IPV-Hib) and pneumococcal conjugate can be started as young as 6 weeks of age.
The most common disease that requires vaccination from most countries, especially as a regulation from the world health organization is yellow fever. Yellow fever is a virus infection, which cause a serious hepatitis. Getting a vaccine will provide protection for 10 years after a single injection. Countries where yellow fever is present are entitled to request a valid certificate documenting a vaccination against yellow fever at least 10 days before entry. The certificate is a stamp in the WHO yellow book. If travelling to Africa, it is mandatory for you to get vaccination in Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, Eritrea, Gabon, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Rwanda, and Togo. There are some countries within Africa where yellow fever is not very much a threat, however in such countries you are required to have a certificate of vaccination if you are coming from countries where yellow fever is endemic. These countries include Algeria, Burundi, Egypt, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles, South Africa, Swaziland, Zimbabwe and Kenya.
Typhoid vaccine is recommended for travellers who will have prolonged exposure i.e. more than four weeks, to potentially contaminated food and water. However, getting a vaccination against typhoid is recommended in all countries in Africa, as much as it is not a requirement for entry to most. The same goes for tetanus and polio.
Diphtheria is a serious throat infection, which infects from person-to-person through the air. The vaccination should be less than 10 years old otherwise a booster is needed. The diphtheria vaccine is recommended for all African countries, especially for people planning to stay for a long period of time, that being three months or more.
Lastly we take a look at hepatitis. Infectious hepatitis infects through contaminated food and water. Vaccination consists of two injections about 12 months apart, which protects for up to 25 years. The hepatitis A vaccine can be combined with hepatitis B. Travelers, who will be residing in areas with high levels of endemic hepatitis B or working in health care facilities, are most recommended to take this vaccine. Hepatitis B vaccines are recommended for all countries in Africa, where a person plans to stay for three months or more. Also note that since hepatitis B carrier rates are much higher in developing countries, every effort should be made to arrange full hepatitis B immunization for children of any age.
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No one can disagree with the truth that the popularity of safaris is rising day after day among adventurous-minded people and holiday-lovers. Especially, the heartland of Africa is the second biggest continent that charms every traveler. Preceedingly, only the rich and the brave could visit and enjoy the romance of environment in this enormous continent. But, now, any one can plan Africa safari packages and look at this great continent. But, you should accept a few points in mind while you plan such African safari tours.

- You should first settle on the site to which you should visit. Africa is a enormous country and each site will have its own fascination. The wildlife, climate, accommodation and other characteristics will be different from place to place. Likewise, even the safari style will also be different from one place to another. So, according to the place you pick, you will have a different understanding. You should pick the place that may suit your tastes. A few people may not have any favorites. It is better they do enough research about the several options available to them like Kruger National Park, Kenya safari packages and so on. Not only they, you should also know the wildlife, climate, etc. of the several places available before you plan your safari. You should also gather facts about the safari styles of these places and the accommodations and other facilities available in each of the options available.

- Since the continent that is being considered is Africa, you have ample options. You have chances to see some of the unusual species of animals. You may even come across animals such as cheetahs, hyenas, giraffes and hippopotamuses in their normal habitats. Some of the places in Africa have extravagance accommodations. You also have places which propose self-drive safaris also. So, you should select package deals that suit your budget. At the same time, you should not make compromises and lose the pleasure of know-hows the places offer. Therefore, it is better you make certain to mobilize enough funds to have the most of delight at the most affordable costs.

- You need to have apt clothing to take on these safaris. They are called Safari Clothing. The clothing you pick should provide you with the compulsory comfort as well as security. There are places where mosquito bites are a severe problem. So, your clothing should shield you from this hazard. You are informed to have a mosquito repellent also with you. Some of the places are very hot and so, you must shield yourself from the Ultraviolet rays of the sun. A excellent sunscreen lotion or cream can be used when you go out in the hot sun. Polarized sun glasses will also shield you from the intensity of the sun. You should also have a sun hat for shielding your head from the heat of the sun. There are a few animals that get pull towards by dazzling colors. So, you are informed to keep away from wearing dresses of vivid colors. Khaki, tan, light brown or neutral colors are suggested by safari experts.

- All your important things should find a place in your back pack. This back pack should be water-proof and quite powerful. It should not weigh more than 25 pounds because you may be {holding
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carrying] it on your back while trekking from one place to another. You should have ample dresses with you because you may not be able to wash your clothes in the places you visit.

- Appropriate walking or running shoes are a must during these safaris. You should have a good quantity of pairs of socks along with these shoes. Some people may prefer to have comfy walking sandals.

- If you plan your safaris between November and April, which are summer months, you must have light rain gear with you because it may rain during these months. During the winter months between May and September, cozy jackets should be there with you for shielding you from the chill weather.

- You should not forget to have items such as own toiletries, camera, basic medicines, binoculars, tissues and so on with you. You should take the opinion of your travel operators and take all the other things advised by them to make your safari adventures Africa a completely pleasurable experience.

Why not plan a Africa safari packages or Kenya safari packages tour and explore this great continent!

Mountsafaris Adventure offers you a range of safaris adventures across East Africa such as Masai Mara and Kenya safari packages. We aim to offer you a once-in-a-life-time experience. Our services include mountaineering in Mount Kenya and Mount Kilimanjaro, lodge/camping safaris (across National Parks in Kenya and Tanzania), relaxing beach getaways (Mombasa), car hire, airport pick-ups and transfers. Please contact us on +254-721880935 or email us at info@mountsafaris.com.