My girlfriend and I have been trying to figure out where to go this September for a month, and have hit on the above as cool places to go. The thing is, with it being so late on, we've got a lot to organise and fast. Can anyone help with the following????

1. How safe is it to travel independently (parents are rather worried about this)? Are we better off on a group tour, or is it not worth the money and inflexibility (we'd kind of like to be able to not worry about moving around all the time)?

2. It's only a month till we (theoretically) go. Are we too late for jabs?

3. Can anyone recommend any good travel agents who specialise in these places?

Any help will be *massively* appreciated, cheers,
Steven
srmr2 AT cantab DOT net

Hi,Im a South African based in Orlando,have travelled Zanzibar,TZ and Malawi extensively...I suggest going on your own! much cheaper and to have the flexibitlity..rent a 4x4 out of Dar E Salaam..Ill be happy to awnser any questions.
I have worked on numerouse expeditions through East Africa