Africa - Lonely Planet

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An African holiday should be spent in the wild, not in the emergency ward. This guide to healthy travel covers immunisation, medical kits, how to stay healthy and what to do if problems arise. It's like having a mini-medic in your pocket.

• tailored advice for travellers of all ages and needs
• clear guidelines on treating common travel illnesses
• how to avoid wildlife hazards, from insects to hippos
• safety tips for outdoor action, including safaris and trekking
• comprehensive first-aid section

Lonely Planet gets you to the heart of a place. Our job is to make amazing travel experiences happen. We visit the places we write about each and every edition. We never take freebies for positive coverage, so you can always rely on us to tell it like it is.

Authors:Written and researched by Lonely Planet, Dr. Isabelle Young, and Dr. Tony Gherardin.

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