Originally Posted by
grant.lebronte
Just a thought - what about Namibia or Botswana? I haven't searched the forum yet but anyone reading this thread have any experience in breaking that market?
I don't know much about flying in Africa, only having been briefly in and out a few times. But from what I saw in Sierra Leone and Nigeria, the crime rate was pretty bad, and whites were seen as targets. It seems we now have a few towns in Australia descended to similar levels.
On the other hand, I had a positive experience in Rwanda, but at the time the place was buzzing with U.N. peace keeping forces. Apparently it's not so safe now.
However, I have met a few pilots who really enjoyed their time in G.A. in Africa, so it can't all be bad. Being such a vast continent with so many different governments and cultures, there must be a few good places.
Research first, not just on these forums, but through various government travel advisories.