When traveling to many different countries in Africa, you will want to take along the correct adapter for each country you are visiting.  With the Northern Africa Region Travel Adaptor Kit you will have the correct adapter for traveling through all the countries in the north part of the continent of Africa including Egypt, Sudan and Tunisia.  Tunisia uses a unique, three round pin, adapter plug that is also used in Italy.

Adapter plugs allow electrical connections up to 240 volts. An adapter plug does NOT change the current or voltage (this requires a converter) unless your appliance is dual voltage.  For more information see Going In Style's Adapter and Converter Finder.

Many of our customers find it handy to have multiple adaptors while traveling - either to run several appliances simultaneously or simply as a backup.

Grounded Adapter Plugs

If you are traveling with a grounded United States dual/multi-voltage appliance or using a grounded Transformer you will need to use a grounded adaptor plug. A grounded United States plug has two flat blades and one round pin.

Non-Grounded Adapter Plugs

Going In Style offers non-grounded adapter plugs for use with your voltage converter, transformer, or dual/multi voltage appliance. A non-grounded United States plug has two flat blades.

Cycles: 50 Hz vs. 60 Hz.

May countries in Northern Africa operate on 220 volt electricity and is generated at 50Hz (Cycles) Alternating Current. United States 110-120 volt electricity is generated at 60Hz (Cycles) Alternating Current. This difference in cycles may cause the motor in your 60Hz United States appliance to operate slightly slower when used on 50Hz foreign electricity. Most modern electronic equipment including battery chargers, Lenovo, HP, Asus, Toshiba computers, iPods, etc., will not be affected by the difference in cycle.

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Converter- Changing Current Voltage

Going in Style adapters allow electrical connections up to 240 volts. Adapter plugs DO NOT convert voltage and only change the configuration of the pins. When voltage conversion is needed, use an electricity converter. An electricity converter changes the voltage input into your appliance. The United States electrical appliances operate on a lower current of 110-120 volts AC (Alternating Current). Most of the world operates on 220-240 volts AC. Therefore converter units enable your electronic and non-electronic appliances to run on foreign electricity (220-240 volts) to match the voltage requirements of your 110-120 volt device. Failure to run your appliance with a converter could damage your appliance.

Learn more about Dual Voltage at Going In Style's Blog

Computers and Apple Products

If you are traveling overseas with a Toshiba, HP, Lenovo, Asus, laptop or Apple device such as an iPad, chances are you won’t need a voltage converter. Most laptops are multi-voltage and will operate on voltages ranging from 100 to 240 volts. However, computers do need to make safe connections to foreign power systems and a surge protector is recommended and you will still need an adapter to use your plug.

About Northern Africa

Geography

Northern Africa are made up of the group of countries and territories in the north most part of the continent of Africa.

Economy

The economy of the countries in Northern Africa are strong due to the natural resources available.  The oil and natural gas industry is booming in Northern Africa countries including Algeria, Libya and Sudan.  Tunisia and Egypt have a strong tourist industry.  Egypt's economy is also supported by its technology, electrics and cotton textile industry.

Currency

Each country in Northern Africa has its own set of currency.  Currency in Egypt is Egyptian Pound (EGP).  Currency in Libya is the Libyan Dinar (LYD).  Currency in Sudan is the Sudanese Pound (SDG).  Credit cards may not be widely accepted in Sudan.  Always check with your credit card company before you leave for your trip.

Staying Connected

When traveling to the region of Southern Africa you can bring an International unlocked cell phone and purchase a SIM card when you reach your destination country.  Check with your cell phone provider at least 4 days before you leave for your trip.  Some places in Africa internet access is limited.  Major hotels should have internet access available as well as internet cafes.

Countries in Northern Africa Include:

• Algeria
•  Egypt
•  Libya
•  Morocco
•  Sudan
•  Tunisia