May I ask how much moolah?! You can texteth if you wish
Might be a bit about wildlife though as through Africa we may be seeing some mega sights!
This comment makes me wonder if an SLR is the best option. Given your mode of travel (limited space) and the limits of an SLR with regard to zoom without a long lens, a bridge might be a better choice?
MB
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