Africa Travel

Anyone considering an expatriate job in Africa should study the on-line Africa Jobs Boards. Live job boards are the best way to find available openings whether you are a mining engineer, an accountant, a diesel mechanic or a business development manager. All these roles, and many others are advertised on websites designed to attract the best candidates. Recruitment agencies with extensive experience in Africa are the main advertisers acting on behalf of global and regional clients. Some of them have job boards in French and Portuguese to attract these language speakers.

Hiring companies using agencies include mining houses, oil and gas contractor companies, banks, construction companies and export and import traders. Few positions are advertised directly by clients. Anyone seriously looking for an opportunity in Africa should review these listings often as new openings are added daily. Positions may be on a short-term or long-term contract basis or may be for permanent employment.

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Traveling though Africa is a dream that many of us have. The idea of traversing a continent that is largely undeveloped and free from all the normal western influences is both a thrilling and a scary prospect. Africa is just full of so much natural beauty and with wildlife still roaming freely, it really is a once in a lifetime experience that you should grab with both hand when and if you get the opportunity.

While most people opt for the safe road of staying in Hilton hotels and hiring expensive tour guides, those who are willing to go off the beaten track can truly see Africa for what it really is. The simple truth is that there is a lot of danger involved in a trip like this and unless you plan it properly you can run into some serious trouble. Africa operates by its own set of rules and you need to understand this from day one.

There are 2 ways to do this adventure trip of a lifetime. The first is to do it with 4 x 4′s. You will find quite a few people all over Africa doing this and old LandRover discoveries are the vehicle of choice simply because they are so tough and the engine very basic to repair. With no repair garages in sight, you will have to fix whatever breaks yourself and making the necessary precautions before you leave is essential.

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South Africa Travel Tips

If you are planning a trip around South Africa, you may have many questions such as how do you get around, where do you stay, how do you make friends and is it safe for me to travel alone. The following information should help you make a start:

The Baz Bus

If you are travelling around South Africa, especially if you’re on your own, the best tip I can give you is to use the Baz Bus. This is a hop on, hop off bus that goes to most of the hostels on the tourist routes. It is the easiest way to travel around South Africa. All you do is phone their number the night before and tell them you need to be collected the next day. The guide book you are provided when you buy a Baz Bus ticket tells you what time to expect them, you hop on, then hop off at the door of your next hostel, no lugging big heavy bags around public transport, no trying to navigate your way through complicated public transport systems or worry about your safety and security. This service made travelling through South Africa a dream!

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