Travelling in Africa

I am, a female in my 30s, new to the indie travelling scene, and I am planning a trip from Victoria Falls, Zambia to Lombardia, Italy. I am very excited about my travelling and would appreciate any advice or encouragement from anyone more experienced than me.

If you happen to be looking for a (platonic) but friendly travel companion email me privately ypfilter @ yahoo.com.

My preliminary travelling plans are as follows:

Livingston, Zambia...............2 weeks/volunteer (2006/11/27-12/10)
Victoria Falls Exploration.......2 weeks passing time (2006/12/17-12/23)
Victoria Falls, Zambia to
Nairobi, Kenya
touring with
http://www.africanroutes.co.za
in east Africa...................21 days (2006/12/25-2007/01/14)
Overland Club tour
Cairo to Cairo
visit Dahab, Luxor, Idfu
and Aswan........................13 days (2007/01/14-01/20)
Bus/Ferry to Amman
From Amman train to
Lombardia, Italy.................(2007/01/21-02/10)
Volunteer in Lombardia, Italy....2 weeks/volunteer (2007/02/11-02/24)