Even I, an Africaphile, will admit travel to Africa can be tough to get your head around. Flights, accommodation, tours, vaccinations, malaria prophylaxis, and how to take funds can all take their toll. So the last thing most of us want to do is have to dash off our passports… Continue reading
White water rafting beside the thunderous curtain of Victoria Falls – the world’s largest water fall. Mesmerising animal encounters on game drives at Hwange National Park. Walking safaris at Mana Pools. Cultural explorations at Great Zimbabwe, the Machu Picchu of Africa. Glorious vistas over the Matobo Hills. A brilliant infrastructure… Continue reading
Togo is one of Africa’s smallest nations, forming a thin slither of land between Ghana to the west and Benin to the east. Although Togo may be diminutive in size, just 50 miles or 80 km across, it stands tall when it comes to sights. There are Atlantic beaches, intriguing… Continue reading
If you really want to stand on the westernmost point of Africa, you’re going to need to book a flight to Cape Verde (also called Cabo Verde), not Senegal. (You might want to try CheapOAir for great deals.) It gives some indication of where this small island nation lies. However,… Continue reading
Is the Democratic Republic of Congo safe to visit as a traveller or tourist? It’s a tricky one. The answer depends on what part of this massive country you intend to visit. But it also depends on your stamina for hard travel. If you’re idea of a good time is… Continue reading
Algeria is little visited. This is perhaps mainly because it is overshadowed by easier-to-access Morocco to the west and Tunisia to the east. The legacy of an Islamist insurgency and a resulting civil war also still looms large although a generation ago. Arguably the first war on terror, it may… Continue reading
If you’re considering a trip there, it’s important to first ask yourself ‘is Morocco safe to visit’? The kingdom’s proximity to Europe and easy air access has made Morocco a popular destination for generations. But is Morocco still safe given the threat from terrorist organizations and earthquakes among other potential… Continue reading
Congratulations. If you’re reading this guide, you might be thinking about visiting one of Africa’s most underrated destinations. A fascinating blend of ancient kingdoms, religions, and landscapes, there are plenty of things to do in Nigeria as a tourist. It’s simply wrong to say that Nigeria is unsafe. But is… Continue reading
Equatorial Guinea’s government doesn’t quite seem to know what it wants. Half the time it’s eager to use tourism as a means of developing a country that desperately needs development. The other half, it seems intent on making it as tricky as possible for anyone to visit. What does this… Continue reading
Read some travellers’ tales and you’d think Kenya is a warzone. The idea fits neatly into some – outdated and possibly deliberately misleading – portrayals of Africa. But it’s as far from the truth as saying all Americans are gun-totting mass-murderers. This begs the question, is it safe to visit… Continue reading
