I want to go to Africa and obviously see the offerings centered around South Africa. However, I have some concerns:
1. Safety - where can a solo female safely travel to in Africa?
2. Accessibility - is there going to be a major airport nearby, or am I going to have to pay thousands for a 6 hour flight that would cost $300 in the USA?
3. Sightseeing - I want to be near a place I can do a 3-7 day safari tour
4. cleanliness and pests - outside of the safari, where's a place I can avoid mice, scorpions, and oversized insects?
Which African countries have you guys visited and what would you recommend? Since I am so new to this, I am open to something completely land-based. It doesn't have to be a cruise around Africa.