Slides in Africa: storage and development

[mertens_k]

Hello everybody,

at the end of the summer we want to start a trans-Africa trip, basically going down the west coast all the way to SA and back up by the east coast.
I will take some digital pictures to put in emails to friends and relatives, but mainly i want to take slides.
I wonder how to handle this best: i can put the blank film in the fridge, but once i used the film what would be my best option?
Are there any reliable places to develop slides along the way or should i send all film to Europe?
If so, how can i store it untill i reach a place where i can send it from? For example i don't expect to be able to develop or send film between Nigeria and Namibia.
Should i store the used film in some coolbox, cooled by some icepacks from my fridge and switch these every day? Are there any better options?
How long can i store used film this way without ruining it?
If i choose to send the film home (Belgium) what would be the best/safest way (DHL, diplomatic post, ...)?
Any good advice would be appreciated.
Greetings,

Koen