{"id":4820,"date":"2016-10-28T08:00:47","date_gmt":"2016-10-28T07:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/acacia-africa.com\/blog\/?p=4820"},"modified":"2019-03-11T08:07:26","modified_gmt":"2019-03-11T08:07:26","slug":"get-more-out-of-solo-travel-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/acacia-africa.com\/blog\/2016\/10\/28\/get-more-out-of-solo-travel-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Get more out of solo travel!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>There\u2019s no doubt about it solo travel is good for you. \u00a0It can be challenging, invigorating and empowering, and more and more people are hitting the road alone and discovering not just places, but also themselves.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4821\" src=\"https:\/\/acacia-africa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Bungy-Jump_Livingstone.jpg\" alt=\"bungy-jump_livingstone\" width=\"560\" height=\"397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/acacia-africa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Bungy-Jump_Livingstone.jpg 560w, https:\/\/acacia-africa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Bungy-Jump_Livingstone-300x213.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" \/>Ease yourself into solo travel: \u00a0You could always throw yourself in at the deep end, but there are plenty of trips out there which were made with<a href=\"https:\/\/acacia-africa.com\/tour-styles\/camping-overland-1\"><strong> solo travellers<\/strong><\/a> in mind \u2013 and if you\u2019re flexible on dates, even more options where you can avoid the <a href=\"https:\/\/acacia-africa.com\/tour-styles\/accommodated-overland-2\"><strong>single supplement<\/strong><\/a>. \u00a0Starting off with a group tour before you hit the road alone will boost your confidence and get you acquainted with everything from the local culture to the language.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4822\" src=\"https:\/\/acacia-africa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Acacia-Truck.jpg\" alt=\"acacia-truck\" width=\"560\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/acacia-africa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Acacia-Truck.jpg 560w, https:\/\/acacia-africa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Acacia-Truck-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" \/>There\u2019s no place like home: \u00a0We all yearn to jet away, but if we\u2019re honest, deep down we secretly miss friends and family when we\u2019re forging a new path across the globe, and for that reason social networking is invaluable. It\u2019s worth hooking up with some expert bloggers before you go, as you\u2019re sure to pick up some handy travel tips and you can stay connected on your journey and ask their advice on the way. \u00a0Saying that don\u2019t dismiss the more traditional journal as WIFI might not be available in every location you visit, and you\u2019ll be able to recall all of those treasured travel moments on your return.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4824\" src=\"https:\/\/acacia-africa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/What-to-pack-fun.jpg\" alt=\"Africa overland safari\" width=\"559\" height=\"304\" srcset=\"https:\/\/acacia-africa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/What-to-pack-fun.jpg 559w, https:\/\/acacia-africa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/What-to-pack-fun-300x163.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 559px) 100vw, 559px\" \/>Solo in the City: Even if you\u2019re alone in a big city there will still plenty of enjoyable ways to get more out of the metropolis. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.capetown.travel\/about-cape-town-tourism\"><strong>Cape Town<\/strong><\/a> is just one of the major hubs encountered at the start and end of our overland expeditions, and there\u2019s usually a hive of social activity especially along the V&amp;A waterfront. \u00a0You can also hop on a tour bus and get a better appreciation of South Africa\u2019s Mother City.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4823\" src=\"https:\/\/acacia-africa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/JJS_4459.jpg\" alt=\"jjs_4459\" width=\"560\" height=\"318\" srcset=\"https:\/\/acacia-africa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/JJS_4459.jpg 560w, https:\/\/acacia-africa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/JJS_4459-300x170.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" \/>Break up your solo journey: If you\u2019re a seasoned solo traveller a group tour is a good way to mix up the trip and meet some like-minded nomads, or you may want to take on a more specific challenge for example,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/acacia-africa.com\/tour-styles\/short-safaris-and-treks-4\"><strong>climb Mount Kilimanjaro<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4825\" src=\"https:\/\/acacia-africa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/KT7-Kilimanjaro-Summit-Kurt-1.jpg\" alt=\"Africa overland Kili trek\" width=\"560\" height=\"323\" srcset=\"https:\/\/acacia-africa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/KT7-Kilimanjaro-Summit-Kurt-1.jpg 560w, https:\/\/acacia-africa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/KT7-Kilimanjaro-Summit-Kurt-1-300x173.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" \/>Stick to the basic safety rules: \u00a0If you\u2019re not using your camera or your phone keep it packed away in your bag, and when you\u2019re out and about take only the cash that you need in your pocket and lock all your valuables away in the hotel. If you\u2019re venturing out alone at night you might want to check with the hostel manager about safe places and if your expedition is coming to an end your tour leader will also have some expert advice\u2026<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There\u2019s no doubt about it solo travel is good for you. \u00a0It can be challenging, invigorating and empowering, and more and more people are hitting the road alone and 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