Get them on the way
I've gone down the East coast and am now going up the West coast (in Angola now) and I've gotten all the visas on the way. They normally only take a day or so, but the real benefits are:
-No schedule, just because you only have so long for a trip doesn't mean you know how long each country will take, if you get the Visas before hand you have to stagger them and just guess at where you'll be when. No to mention what happens if you have a breakdown.
-It's usually easier and they want less to get a Visa in a neighboring country than at home. When you apply from home many African countries want a letter of invite , etc, etc, but in Africa that can be avoided most times.
-Theft. Your passport may get stolen/lost- that is a huge hassle. Now think of the hassle if you happen to have $500USD worth of visas in it? Think they'll reissue them for free? This also applies to change of plans (have to cut the trip short or delay it- there goes all that visa money).
I've also talked to people who have come down the west and they generally agree that getting the visas on the way is best. Check the site for the best cities to get what and I think you'll be okay.
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