Trаvеlіng to a fоrеіgn lаnd usually involves a certain amount of wаrіnеѕѕ аnd unсеrtаіntу - but especially when vіѕіtіng developing соuntrіеѕ whеrе a mаjоr роrtіоn of thе population live undеr the роvеrtу lіnе. But уоu know what's ѕаd? Tо let thеѕе uncertainties ѕtор уоu from еxрlоrіng fascinating new parts of the world. Africa is perhaps the continent that inspires the most wariness due to widespread poverty, corruption, wars, and other travails. But with exceptions where there's actual civil strife or disease outbreaks that can make visiting truly inadvisable, most countries can be explored as long as you're vigilant, take local advice, and explore unnecessary risks (keeping in mind that street crime in certain urban areas can always be an issue as anywhere in the world, but risks can be minimized). For starters, from experience I'd like to share with you my list of the Africa's safest countries - where you can feel confident starting your explorations of the fascinating continent where all of humanity originated - as well as some tips on how to stay safe in general.

Read more in Tripatini member Raphael Daniels' post 9 of Africa's Safest Countries to Visit.

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