Setting Out for Africa

I so love the initial setting out on a trip.
The excitement ...of airports ...of travelling ...of going somewhere new.
That is, until the plane doors shut and then the reality sets in. 
You have just been locked into a flying tin can for a long long time.
The seats are uncomfortable and it’s a bit of a lottery who you get for neighbours. 
And let's not even mention the germs, flu or otherwise. Don't read those scary articles on the cleanliness of planes or you'll never fly again. 
If you have to subject yourself to all that, then the destination had better be worth it.
The plan is 3 weeks in Namibia & then 2 in South Africa exploring Mpumalanga, formerly  the Eastern Transvaal.
So... I'll let you know!