Bottomline Africa accounts for approximately 94% of all global malaria deaths. The disease is transmitted by the Anopheles mosquito and is both preventable and treatable — but only when travelers …

Long Story Short No — tap water is NOT safe to drink in the majority of African countries. Travellers should assume tap water is unsafe unless they have specific, current, …

Africa is home to some of the most extraordinary wildlife on earth. It also  home to a wide range of infectious diseases that are uncommon or absent in Europe, North …

QUICK ANSWER Yes — scuba diving in Zanzibar is safe for beginners and experienced divers alike. Zanzibar consistently ranks among East Africa’s premier dive destinations. With water temperatures averaging 27–30 …

THE BOTTOM LINE — READ THIS FIRST Safari attacks are rare but real. With approximately 3–5 million safari tourists visiting Africa each year, the industry records only 1–2 wildlife fatalities …

An  expert guide to risks, safety protocols, and how to paddle one of Africa’s greatest wildernesses with confidence. Heading Title Yes — canoe safaris in the Okavango Delta are safe …