I use this here shoulder strap/sling. It's awesome because it doesn't screw into the tripod mount so you can keep the mounting plate on the camera if you're doing a lot of tripod shots on the move as i do, it has fast release clips, and it's super comfy. I use an s-biner to fix the camera to my belt loop when i'm hiking or urbexxing (breaking into houses) so the camera doesn't swing around. I think it would fit the bill nicely if you want to record yout trips to Africa. However, be careful cause those monkeys aren't used to this technology and might steal it, and im not talking about the animals...