When traveling across the continent of Africa, you will want to take along the correct adapter for each country you are visiting.  With the Continental Africa Region Travel Adaptor Kit you will have the correct adapter for traveling through all the countries in the continent Africa including Egypt, Malawi, Mauritius, Namibia and the Islands of Seychelles.

The Deluxe adapter kit includes a total of 9 adapter plugs and has both grounded and non grounded adapter plugs to cover all of your bases.  The Continental Africa Deluxe Adapter Kit ships Priority Mail with tracking.

The Standard Adapter Kit includes 5 grounded adapter plugs and the Basic Kit includes 4 non grounded plugs.  If you are not sure whether you will need a grounded or non grounded adapter plugs for your trip to Africa, you can watch Going In Style's Adapter Video.

Adapter plugs allow electrical connections up to 240 volts. An adapter plug does NOT change the current or voltage (this requires a converter) unless your appliance is dual voltage.  For more information see Going In Style's Adapter and Converter Finder.

Many of our customers find it handy to have multiple adaptors while traveling - either to run several appliances simultaneously or simply as a backup.   

Grounded Adapter Plugs

If you are traveling with a grounded United States dual/multi-voltage appliance or using a grounded Transformer you will need to use a grounded adaptor plug. A grounded United States plug has two flat blades and one round pin.

Non-Grounded Adapter Plugs

Going In Style offers non-grounded adapter plugs for use with your voltage converter, transformer, or dual / multi voltage appliance. A non-grounded United States plug has two flat blades.

Cycles: 50 Hz vs. 60 Hz.

Many countries in the continent Africa operate on 220 volt electricity and is generated at 50Hz (Cycles) Alternating Current. United States 110-120 volt electricity is generated at 60Hz (Cycles) Alternating Current. This difference in cycles may cause the motor in your 60Hz United States appliance to operate slightly slower when used on 50Hz foreign electricity. Most modern electronic equipment including battery chargers, Lenovo, HP, Asus, Toshiba computers, iPods, etc., will not be affected by the difference in cycle.

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Converter- Changing Current Voltage

Going in Style adapters allow electrical connections up to 240 volts. Adapter plugs DO NOT convert voltage and only change the configuration of the pins. When voltage conversion is needed, use an electricity converter. An electricity converter changes the voltage input into your appliance. The United States electrical appliances operate on a lower current of 110-120 volts AC (Alternating Current). Most of the world operates on 220-240 volts AC. Therefore converter units enable your electronic and non-electronic appliances to run on foreign electricity (220-240 volts) to match the voltage requirements of your 110-120 volt device. Failure to run your appliance with a converter could damage your appliance.

Learn more about Dual Voltage at Going In Style's Blog

Computers and Apple Products

If you are traveling overseas with a Toshiba, HP, Lenovo, Asus, laptop or Apple device such as an iPad, chances are you won’t need a voltage converter. Most laptops are multi - voltage and will operate on voltages ranging from 100 to 240 volts. However, computers do need to make safe connections to foreign power systems and a surge protector is recommended and you will still need an adapter to use your plug.

Going In Style has a Euro Surge Protector that will work with Africa Adapters.

About Africa

Geography

Africa is the world's second largest continent; Asia is the first largest.  Africa is surrounded by the Pacific Ocean to the the East an the Indian Ocean to the West.  The continent of Africa is joined to Asia at its northwest corner.  The Northern half of Africa is mostly desert while parts of Africa have a rich, dense rainforest.

Currency

Each country in the continent of Africa will have their own currency.  Currency in Angola is Kwanza (AOA). Currency in Botswana is the Pula (BWP). Currency in Lesotho is the Loti (LSL). Credit Cards will be accepted at most major establishments such as hotels however, check with your credit card company before traveling.

Staying Connected

When traveling to the region of Southern Africa you can bring an International unlocked cell phone and purchase a SIM card when you reach your destination country.  Check with your cell phone provider at least 4 days before you leave for your trip.  Some places in Africa internet access is limited.  Major hotels should have internet access available as well as internet cafes.

Countries of Africa include: