Africa in 50 days

Medical: You should have a yellow fever certificate with you to show on arrival in Tanzania. Bring any personal medication, including mosquito repellent, antihistamine and sunblock.

Security – Please make sure you have travel insurance and keep a photocopy of your insurance papers together with your passport photocopy, packed separately.

Cash - most African countries will readily accept US dollars cash. It is best to keep a small amount of notes, in small change as there is rarely change. Generally notes printed before 2006 will not be accepted, please ensure your notes are as new as possible.