The reason why flights are more expensive is because there’s not as many people that can afford to fly so the flights are not as full, fewer people means higher fares per passenger. It’s the same in the US on routes that are not as full. Ever wonder why the Vegas flights are so cheap? Because those flights are always full. I live in Florida and there is no direct flight between West Palm Beach and Orlando.

Thanks for being honest many people that go to Africa only tell the positive

I think at some point during your travels, you are going to realize that humans have the same characteristics all over the planet.

Thanks for sharing honest feedback. I picked up on your man early on, but didn't comment because I knew you were savvy to figure it out quick. That's the beauty of your journey, you will learn so much on your own. Safe travels young gentleman.

We are not poor and backwards by accident, we are slow, nonchalant and just so effing laid back. Thats why most foreigners call us lazy! Its the same all over the continent.

I rather live in Africa than the streets of New York, London or Paris 😢

Looking forward to your future Africa travels bro. Imma be tuned in! I was supposed to go to Ethiopia & Madagascar in February but my plans fell through 😪😓. It’s tough navigating through Africa by commercial flights, your 100% right

Thank you for the information on how the flights operate in Africa. I love your recent plans for Africa which are the places I'm curious about especially Madagascar.

Boots on the ground is what you experience and how you deliver is through your eyes keep dropping that fire 🔥

As an East African traveling vet, everything you said is facts. Customer service is trash, and sometimes "bribe" money is needed for someone to do their paid job duties. Other than that I hope you link with Oshay. Kenya and Uganda are my favorite African countries.

This was great information from the start! I'm planning a visit to Africa and visit as many countries as I can. Knowing how much the cost of airfare is between countries is something I needed to know. Thank you

Appreciate your honesty.

The reason the uber drivers calk to ask where you are, is because sone of our streets are not labelled on the map and the roads are not seen. So they have to call to know where you are. The roads/streets have names given by the locals on the area but it's not recognized on the map.

Always good to hear some honesty from a content creator. I was getting tired of people who have never visited Africa (or have only gone for a week’s vacation) speak about it like it’s god damn Wakanda and everything is perfect there. No place is perfect. Not Africa. Not Brazil. Not America. Not Thailand. It’s about finding the right place FOR YOU and what you can tolerate. For me? I know that I have no patience for people trying to scam/use me… and I have no patience for people who waste my time either. The next time you hit Asia you should really go to Japan… because it’s a completely different experience to Thailand, Vietnam and the Philippines. Amazing cities there with tech and natural beauty. Clean. Organized. And people are polite. One of my favourite countries. Keep up the good work 👍

Not too critical... very important every points you made... I subscribed because you are on point... keep up the great job. Shalom please

Interesting video 😚🤔 Although I have no Interest in traveling 🧳 there. I appreciate the tips 😎👍 Stay safe !!

Keep em coming.

Thanks for sharing your experience in East Africa. Those issues you are having are common throughout the world to include the developed world. Don't let that take away from your good experiences over there.

So you told us the real after you left Tanzania lol I knew it weren't all roses for you there. You did the best thing by switching it up.

Good insight thanks

Glad to see you are experiencing Africa in the good, the bad and the ugly

There are four things about traveling: (#1) there are good and bad people in all countries and cultures regardless of skin color it is just a matter of how frequently you meet the bad ones. (#2) some people will try to take advantage of you where ever you go. It is a matter of how often. (#3) no place, culture, or race of people are perfect. It do seen at times some people are less perfect than others. (#4) Sometimes the problems, trouble, or issues that seem to follow us from place to place may actually be in the mirror looking back at us. And it is just we have to go from place to place to try to get away from it before we can finally accept it and make the appropriate adjustments.😊 These are just food for thought and not specifically directed towards or intended for anyone individual. I know for me personally in my first trip to England I found myself initially having problems feeling out of my element until the ladies noticed it and pulled be back in the social circles where I adjusted and really started loving the place. I never would have found that out about myself had I not travelled to and was placed in that situation.

Salute to the truth. Many are afraid to tell the truth out of fear of falling out favor with those who love to live in a lie, but look how many supporters this Black American has gained from having the courage to peel back the layers and expose the truth. Understand that he is helping you brothers out who may walk into these traps blindly. He peeling back the layers so you can understand the game much deeper. For those who are mad, just be glad. Salute!

Good stuff.

informative and entertaining vlog, i feel you on the Uber hustle and the customer service,,, im in Durban SA 🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂

Spot On!! just about the same here in Ghana West Africa.

Good content

Auston: It really pains me to hear your feedback. You're not being harsh. Why do you think Africans like me are in the United States? Trust me, I want Africa to improve but it does get really frustrating to see mistakes repeated endlessly. The travel difficulties between African countries go back to the days when they were ruled by different European powers. Traffic was encouraged between the African colonies and the capital of the European country that controlled them. An African traveling from Tanzania to Angola? To do what there? But it's been many years since the 1960s when most African countries got their independence. There should have been much more progress by now. Don't lower your standards. The worst we can do is to show Africa that we expect less of her. And whenever you notice a bright spot, shine a light on it. Good luck with your travels.

I understand exactly what you mean! that stuff is so crazy.

BRO AUSTON I'M AFRICAN YOU'RE NOT TOO CRITICAL YOU SAID FACT IT'S 2023 AND STILL THE AFRICAN COUNTRIES HAVE NOT DEVELOPED. LOOK AT THE ASIAN COUNTRIES EVERYONE IS WORKING HARD TO MAKE THEIR COUNTRIES GREAT AND DEVELOPED ALSO TO ATTRACT MORE TOURISM..

Hey there Auston!! I feel like i havent seen a video of yours in a long time. Hope all is well!!

Stay extra extra I mean extra safe in Kenya

12:22 Auston, America is a debt/credit-based society, which creates a fast-paced environment driven by the need to repay debts. In contrast, Africa operates on a cash basis, leading to a more relaxed pace of life without significant debt burdens. You can leverage this difference to your advantage by outpacing them. Your ability to operate swiftly enables you to juggle multiple businesses while they struggle to keep up. Consider bringing manufacturing business ideas from your travels in Latin America or Asia to Africa, focusing on manufacturing or packaged goods. With low minimum wages and a low cost of living, you can manufacture goods inexpensively and export them to America for higher prices, potentially becoming a millionaire. Reflect on this opportunity and explore the possibilities it holds. 🖤✊🏿💫

Keep at it! And come back to Brasil whenever you want

I'm sorry, but I died laughing when you said "Why are you calling me and asking me where Im at?, the uber app should tell you" Thankyou for the tips! Keep up the good videos.

We need to do better at being on time, on schedule or have the ability to notify the other party if there's going to be a change of plan. There's no better way to show respect to the other party than doing this.

I’m African and all you said is accurate lol it annoys me every time I go back.

Depends on the airline you are looking at. You can Catch Air Tanzania to Zambia or Zimbabwe then from Zimbabwe is a short distance to Angola, you can Catch a bus or even Drive

When you do return to Tz, as you said, hit Zanzibar. Especially Forodhani and some of those beaches. They are beautiful. Also Arusha but the national parks around the city/region like Ngorongoro, Serengeti or Tarangire. Any two or all three if you have the time and money. You’ll enjoy it man.

I am so glad you're in Africa brother

Zanzibar! All the women covered up good luck!

Respect!

You are soooo welcome to Kenya. I am sure you will enjoy it.

Its good to know about the particular buffoonery in other countries so as to not have a dazzling presupposition then be disenchanted by the shenanigans.

You're being brutally honest. As someone who used to live in the west, and have been living in Africa now for 10 years, I have had to massively adjust to the slow pace of life and the slow service in government offices and restaurants. I just wish that government officials could watch these kind of videos to see the areas where they need to improve. The lack of air connectivity between neighbouring countries is really irksome, and is really bad for buisness. I mean, for instance, Zambia is right next door to Angola, but to get to Luanda from Lusaka you have to fly south to Johannesburg first, it's insane!

Great video! Hyped for the upcoming content.

Stay safe. Stay blessed.

Yup, yup, and yup. From nyc, been travelling around East Africa for over 18 months. Been to every country in the region, in Nairobi right now. And yup.

Wouldn't say what has been said was too critical but a lot of Vloggers who cover Africa mentioned the same things, especially the lacking customer service. A tip for people who come to Africa, break down your money into smaller bills because most people don't always carry exact change.

You a real one , traveling inAfrica.

All facts bro

Don't be surprised if they ask you to pay again for the visa when you arrive to one of those three counties or in two of them. That happened to me. I paid for thus visas in Tanzania 100$ usd. My second country to visit was Uganda. They asked me to pay 5 for their visa 50$ usd. I asked why because i have an East African vksas that covers three countries including Uganda. The immigration officer in Uganda told me, his colleague at the immigration in Kenya put a stamp on my passport but he didn't put the visas. I told him tbis is not my problem, i don't work for the immigration. Xo, if his colleague has made a mistake, i shouldn't pay fir that. He told ne if i does pay for the visa, i cannot enter the country. So, i had to pay again. Whfn i was about to enter Rwanda, same thing happened. They adked me to pay again. I was pissed. One guy i met in Uganda, sma Lebanese who owned the hotel where i stayed in Kampala told me, he bought the East African visas for 100$ usd, and he was asked to pay in Kenya and in Rwanda sgain So, whfn i arrived back home on Canada, i file a dispute with my Bank. I claimed to my Bank.that i got scammed in Africa and my Bank claimed the money from Tanzania Consulate. I got refunded my 100$ usd.. My bank believed me right away because unfortunately, when ever the Bank heard Africa, they saw scams

Bro the drivers don't read the app maps! true! 🤣🤣🤣

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ All facts God has a way of building one's character you are changing bit by bit due to travel.. Can't wait to see you in a year.. Africa isn't easy but neither is any third world country but as you travel more you will find many sweet things in your journey... Happy travels.

Refreshing to hear some honest information about Africa for me at least, since I havent been there yet. This was a clean(smooth?) honest review! :D Forgot to mention that time thing drives me crazy, I don't think youre being too critical especially for that. When I was in the Military, I got brainwashed on the time thing. If you're on time you're late, and if you're early you're on time. 🥴

The Uber review have me dying. I just came back from Kenya and Uganda.

Thumbs up - you just gave us a few GEMs here. Namely one - get visa BEFORE you leave the US and take EXTRA pictures. This stuff sounds really simple but can be a headache just because their system is not running right.

Bro i would love to speak with you.I travel africa often, especially Kenya, and there is a reason for it all.I was weak laughing at the uber experiences lol it's something i never get used to no matter how many times i visit.

Please inform us about how your financial Institution in America deals with transactions from Kenya. I had a lot of trouble getting my financial institution to process Transactions from Kenya even with a travel notice For that country.

You a better man than me Auston cause I just don’t tolerate certain things when I know it should be common sense

Intra continental trade index in Africa is very low and currently stands at 14.6% compared to Euros at 69%, Asia at 60% and Ameticas at 66%

Great video youngblood

Uber and Bolt experience in TZ is the worst. They only take cash and don’t know how to navigate. Total mess and they need to fix it ASAP!

Auston, the kanguage barrier thing IS real. Most tanzanians simply do NOT speak English. We never needed it.

you got lucky with bolt not calling. every time I use it they call me to verify

Best, Boston point no bullshit KZfaqr next to Wode Maya.

Note: Whenever a uber driver ask you where you at and they're not the ones whose supposed to pick you up, those are agents watching you. Take this very seriously sir.

You spoke about “chawa” 🤣🤣 tajiri 🙌🏾

I've been working with a few Africans at my job in the US. You've really opened my eyes! They get to acting lost when it comes to work call. Some act like they can't comprehend. They only do that so some else will finish the task. If they see you feel sorry for them. They'll expect you to do their job. It's like some scammer type shit.

Don’t be too quick to criticize or judge. Sometimes it is a good idea to be patient especially when you don’t understand what people do and say. I once drove for Uber & Lyft in Houston, Texas, and there were times when riders would call me asking where I was. That behavior used to piss me off, but I later found out that some mobile carriers have poor service in certain areas of the city, state or country.

That uber shit is facts, that's a real struggle spoken by a Tanzanian in Dar es Salaam

If he was caucasian he would be treated like a King 🤴

Well it is not only in Africa that customer service could be poor, but hopefully they get up to speed quickly

Thanks for being honest. I won’t be visiting Tanzania. I’m hoping Rwanda will be better.

Im Tanzanian but bribe in tanzania is crezy I was there just for holiday and one day I was in tears as they charge me because of taking picture when I was taking ferry to kigamboni and they threatened to take me to a police station if I won't pay Tanzania is painful place sometime.

*@AustonHolleman:* Be well aware that most African countries operate at a much more laid back pace than America young brother. This will take some effort to adjust to for you. In any case,continued blessings on your travels. Enjoy.

I agree bro. The thing is what I noticed with us is that there is too much familiarity and we don't know when to use it and when not to use it. I was training one guy on how to organise linen in the hospital and many times when I did not speak with him he was on his phone and sometimes just standing there watching me work not using his initiative to support me. He also said this that because I was his boss that I should give chocolate and snacks and I said buy it yourself you getting paid. 😂😂. Too much familiarity to be honest.

You make me laugh 😂

Uber in America doesn’t give location data in advance unless you are a premier tier rider. I have over 800 rides in America and the only alerts I get in Uber is if a ride is over 45 minutes.

Do not leave those areas without learning the history. This will help you in your journey in life in general. Last but not least start liquidating some of your money into yuan currency

Link up with o'shay when you get to uganda! I would love to see you, link up on his kenganda channel!

Actually, what you described is a common feature amongst African countries. It just varies to the degree it happens depending on the country. Paying someone under the table to do a job for which they get a salary to do is very common in Africa. This is a symptom of a big problem which is low wages. Wages are so low in Africa that they try to find underhand methods of making ends meet. Whether you work in government or the private sector, it's just never enough to sustain an average existence. Am not making excuses for them, but am just simply pointing out the reality.

This one time I was touring South Africa and a Bolt driver literally called asking if I'm paying Cash😅😅😅😅😅 What the hell hommie

I find the same experiences with African customer service. Lol they're not so rigid when it comes to work. It's more about being stress-free and more about living a social life. America is so stressful and full of rules. When I go to Africa I have to calm down and take everything easy because that's how the culture is. It's not about rush rush in Africa which is refreshing. You'll stress yourself out if you want everything so structured like America. It might take me a day to get one task done while in Africa which I learned why they're not stressed out looking 10 years older than their actual age.

6:50 😆😆😂

Can you please recommended Airbnb in Dar et salaam. ?

Save travels Holla Back !!!!

I learned about African tiny the 1st time i sent to South Africa dinner at a restaurant took 2 - 3 hours minimum. Crazy thin is i went back 3 years ago the country is alot better with customer service and effeciency. I had to change my mindset or else id go crazy and be mad all the time

It's all about supply and demand in Africa. Africans dont really have the money to take flights internally. So the demand is low. Hence the high cost.

No, you are not being too critical, but it does help to keep an open mind in the sense that everything you will experience or have experienced already will not be the same as in America. But, I am sure you already know this so... When I was deployed to Uganda when I was in the Air Force; I and my team experienced similar issues daily. We just learned to work through them and realized that this is not America but we have a job to do. We had the support system to get things done even to get visas but were on official passports so... Yes, there were times we had to pay extra money to get people to do their jobs even though it was their job. Like you, I enjoyed my time as well as the experiences from being in Uganda. I wish I could go back or could have gone back to visit before I retired.

as a KENYAN, tanzania will forever be my 2nd home hands down.

🇦🇴I’m from Angola and I live in the States in case you need information about the country I’m willing to help

The flight expense thing really boggles me. Fix that, Africa

People in the Caribbean act the same way about punctuality. They move on their time lol

It is great you explored Tanzania. On uber situation has nothing to do with the drivers. The app has been built based on first-world countries' infrastructure. So, it can be hard to pinpoint exactly and that is why they asked you. Off course, they think you might know because you look just like a brother. They can’t think sort of you’re African-American. It can come across maybe you are the second generation that speaks English with a nudge of Swahili, knows whereabouts. They can’t separate that sometimes. In the visa situation there was no need to do all that, with an American passport you get a visa right at entry, and if you paid for East Africa upon entry, then you were good to go. Yes, customer service is still a challenge. Overall, if someones help you, whether is getting girls, a party, food etc Of course they do expect something more like a tip. On Airlines-yes you can find a few direct flights, however, nothing is different from the USA, you can fly to certain places direct depending on where you’re flying from, You have to realize the 54 countries are just the same as 50 states. Unfortunately, you flying to a country. It is also logistics, just because you want a direct flight then it should be one. Great video!

6:56 😂😂 Heck naw!

As for visas, ask Africans what they have to go through in order to get an American visa

Customer service in black countries are the WORST. I think it just makes them feel good to tell you no or make you wait or tell you to come back tomorrow. They love being in any position where they have the power to ruin your day.

Africa is a large continent, the size they show of Africa on maps and globes being small is completely false. This could be why its so expensive to fly in Africa.

No matter where you are in the word,, short fights always cost more then long fights. Travel with no baggage,, book a far away flight and get off first stop where you want to be. SAVE BIG $$$