The baggage allowance on international flights varies according to your point of origin, destination, airline and fare type. In most cases, the baggage allowance for flights within Africa, domestic or regional, is 20 kg per person plus carry-on baggage. One carry-on volume per passenger, maximum 8 kg and dimensions 56 x 36 x 23 cm (height x width x depth), standard backpack or bag, plus small volume such as laptop bag or briefcase is allowed. Some flights to safari destinations on small aircraft limit 15 kg per person in soft bags.