do it
mate, you can do it with a family. obviously it does depend on where you go/how civilised things are. if you were to be based in southern africa(excluding angola) things are good. maun is a great little town for a family to have fun in and windhoek is also relaxed.lusaka too, no problems. 2000 U.S will get you by just fine, as long as you don't have as many kids as some of the locals do !! often, i have heard of wifes/girlfriends arriving later on, having a brief look aroung the place and asking for the first available flight out of there, with or without the adventurous pilot. give it a go, you won't regret flying in africa !!