Going to Africa 2007

[jasita]

I will be going to Africa in 2007, my first trip. Whereabouts I do not know yet. There is a photo safari planned for sure and me stopping in to an area that haas gemstones. This I shall enjoy, however I need simple basic lament terms and advice to buying stones to bring home. Including customs rules and regulations. My fav stones in order is emerald, garnet, blue saphire , diamond can any of you kindly help. After Africa I am going to Greece for one week is there something there I should be looking for too. signed excited beyond belief.....

 

[mogok]

Hi jasita,
If you plan to go to Africa, may be you could be interested to see the report on the african gem safaris I just completed last summer:

Madagascar:
Madagascar field trip report
Madagascar page

Kenya:
Kenya field trip report
Kenya page

Tanzania:
Tanzania field trip report
Tanzania page

I sadly dont have finished yet all the photo galleries as this is a huge work and i''ve not enought time besides my work and my family for this, but i hope that before you to leave to Africa all the photo will be on line and in large format: 500x375 instead of the 300x225 as currently.

Anyway there are many places in Africa were you will be able to enjoy a gem safari! I had a great summer there, it was hard work but it was great!
All the best,