10 Best African Countries to visit for an ultimate African safari
Wondering where to go in Africa? Here are the best African countries to visit for the best wildlife encounters in Africa.
Africa is the 2nd largest continent in the world with a vast number of cultures.
It is a continent with so much diversity that can never be overlooked — from tribes, and languages to religions.
Africa has so much to offer to any kind of tourist. Whether you long to see the famous mountain gorillas in Uganda, the great Giza pyramids in Egypt, or just looking for the best holiday destination in Zanzibar, they are so many places to visit in Africa to choose from.
It is no surprise that everyone would want to travel to Africa at least once in their lifetime – the beauty in Africa is indescribable.
But faced with hundreds of countries to visit in Africa, how is one supposed to choose which country to travel to?
This post narrows it down for you by listing the best African countries to visit.
If you’re traveling to Africa for the first time, here is everything you need to know before you embark on an African safari.
Best African countries to visit
1. Uganda
Located in the Eastern part of Africa, Uganda tops the list of the best African countries to visit and is also one of the safest African countries to visit.
And it’s not because it’s where I come from but because of the beauty it harbors – no wonder it is called the Pearl of Africa.
It was also named the friendliest country in the world by BCC from its annual expat insider survey.
The survey was made on 14000 expats from 191 countries which gave Uganda a 57% mark on its friendliness, the highest ever.
Kim Kardashian called it another heaven and the most beautiful country in Africa during her short visit to Uganda in October 2018.
If you want to get up close and personal with the mountain gorillas, Uganda harbors most of the remaining mountain gorillas in the world making it a perfect location for gorilla trekking.
Gorilla trekking is actually one of the major reasons why tourists fly into this lesser-known country yet incredibly beautiful. (You can book your gorilla tracking experience in Uganda from here.)
Some of the best places to visit in Uganda include the source of the Nile, Bwindi impenetrable forest for gorilla tracking, Queen Elizabeth National Park for an ultimate African safari, Murchillions Falls National Park to be blown away by the thunderous Murchison Falls, Lake Bunyonyi and the famous Lake Victoria.
With so many amazing places to visit, now you know why Uganda is one of the top African countries to visit.
Visiting Uganda will leave you wondering why you might not have heard so much about this beautiful landlocked country.
And if you need to learn more about Uganda before you visit, grab this Uganda travel guidebook.
Not sure where to stay in Uganda, check out the best rates on hotels either here or here.
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2. Egypt
Located in Northern Africa, Egypt is mostly famous for its historical monuments of the Giza pyramids and the Pharaohs.
With an outstanding history of ancient Egypt and artifacts that are over 7000 years old, it is not hard to see why Egypt is almost on everyone’s Africa bucket list.
It is actually one of the most visited countries in Africa receiving over 9 million tourists every year.
Though most tourists travel to Egypt to see the magnificent Pyramids, there is more to Egypt than just that.
Whether you want to cruise along the Nile – something you should actually do, go snorkeling in the deadly blue hole in Dahab, immerse yourself in ancient Egypt history by visiting the Egyptian museum which houses over 120, 000 artifacts, or just get to know how the Egyptians live by going to the Khan el-Khalili, you’re bound to have the time of your life in Egypt.
With so many landmarks in Egypt, a trip to Pharaoh’s land will be rewarding and the memories you’ll create will be forever.
You can enjoy all these tours on your own or book a tour company through GetyourGuide to show you around. Book your stay in Egypt here and if you are a backpacker on a budget, check out this great hostel in Cairo.
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3. Seychelles
Situated on the Indian Ocean and the northeast of Madagascar, this small country with the least number of people in Africa has a total of 115 beautiful islands that receive over 300,000 visitors every year.
The Seychelles islands are believed to have been discovered by a Portuguese admiral Vasco Da Gama.
Seychelles is a tropical country with amazing weather all year round to let you hit the beach almost daily.
The beautiful beaches, the sand so soft and the water crystal clear makes Seychelles one of the best holiday destinations in Africa.
The beauty of this place made the royals Prince William and Kate Middletown choose Seychelles as their perfect safari honeymoon getaway and this is exactly why it makes it to the list of the best countries to visit in Africa.
Lying on the beach is not the only thing to do in Seychelles, going on a safari is one other thing to do as part of the country’s land is protected in the form of game reserves and national parks.
If you are looking for a romantic getaway or a honeymoon destination in Africa, Seychelles is the best African country to visit just for that.
Tip: Traveling to the Seychelles island doesn’t come cheap, you might want to start saving right away to be able to afford it and you can also compare prices on flights with Skyscanner for best flight deals.
4. Zambia
Zambia is a landlocked country located in the south-central part of Africa.
It is on the list of top tourist countries in Africa as it not only offers some of the best wildlife and game reserves in Africa but also harbors the mighty Victoria Falls.
The glorious Victoria Falls located at the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe is the major tourist attraction in the country and also one of the top tourist places in Africa receiving 1 million visitors (annually) that want to experience the Mosi-oa-Tunya translated as the smoke that thunders.
Victoria Falls is also a UNESCO World Heritage site and the largest waterfall in the world with a height of 108 meters (354 ft) and a width of 1,708 meters (5,604 ft).
Victoria Falls is one of the best places to visit in Africa that should be on every tourist’s bucket list.
The best experience at Victoria Falls is paying for a helicopter flight commonly known as the Flight of Angels to enjoy the view of the falls and River Zambezi from above.
You can also swim in the devil’s pool — an experience that is not for the faint-hearted. Click here to book some of the amazing activities at Victoria Falls.
On top of visiting Victoria Falls, there are other places to visit in Zambia including South Luangwa National Park which is considered to be the birth of a walking safari, Lower Zambezi National Park which is just next to River Zambezi, Living Stone Island to learn more about Dr. Livingstone who was the first European to discover Victoria Falls.
Related post: A comprehensive guide on how to get to the Victoria falls
5. Zanzibar
Can we talk about Zanzibar? Just the thought of Zanzibar warms my heart.
Located 15 miles off the coast of Tanzania, Zanzibar is a perfect place to disconnect from the busy city life and soak in the fresh views and breeze of the ocean – making it one of the best African vacations.
The dazzling beaches and coral reefs of Zanzibar make it a perfect destination for snorkeling lovers and one of the most beautiful places in Africa.
Though Zanzibar is commonly known for beautiful beaches, it’s not just lying on the beach all day long every day (well unless you want to), there are some other cool things to do in this honeymoon destination.
From Island hopping, snorkeling/diving, taking a village tour, and wandering around Stone Town to trying out local foods – you can’t fail to get what to do in Zanzibar.
So if you are wondering what the most beautiful African country is and where to travel next, then Zanzibar is your ultimate African destination.
The only downside of this paradise is that it’s always full of tourists who can’t get enough of the tranquillity Zanzibar offers.
Torn between which hotel to make your home during your stay in Zanzibar, look out for the best offers on Booking.com or Hotels Combined.
Related post: Things to know before backpacking Africa
6. Kenya
Kenya is one of the best African safari countries for travelers who want to get up close to African wildlife.
Kenya is home to Masai Mara National Reserve which is regarded as the best place for safari in Africa.
It is famously known for being highly populated with lions, cheetahs, and leopards, and the annual migration of wildebeest zebras, and gazelles, to and from Serengeti National Park in Tanzania annually from July to October known as The great migration.
The great migration is one of the most amazing experiences in wildlife with over 1.5 million wildebeest, 200,000 zebras, and 350,000 gazelles making their way across the Mara river in search of greener pastures.
It is a sprint of survival, from crossing the “deadly” Mara River to walking a total of approximately 1800 miles.
Unfortunately, a whopping 250,000 wildebeest don’t make it through the Mara river as they get attacked by the hungry Crocodiles that are always eagerly waiting for easy prey.
The great migration can also be experienced when you visit Serengeti National Park in Tanzania.
While Masai Mara is one of the most beautiful places in Africa for an incredible safari, they’re other national parks in Kenya that shouldn’t be missed including Tsavo National Park which is Kenya’s largest national park, Lake Nakuru National Park which is famous for huge flocks of pink flamingos, Lake Naivasha for bird lovers, get to know how Kenyans live by visiting Nairobi which is its capital and the largest city followed by Mombasa.
Visiting some of these places is much better when using a tour company though doing it solo can also be fun.
But if you want to know all about Kenya before your Kenyan safari, this Lonely Planet Kenya travel guide will give you all the information you need.
Related post: Things to know before going on an African safari
7. Morocco
Morocco has the 5th largest economy in Africa which is derived from majorly phosphate and tourism as the second largest foreign exchange earner.
Being geographically located near Europe, most of Morocco’s tourists come from Europe especially Spain which is close to it.
From visiting the small beach towns to the beautiful landscape of the Sahara desert, Morocco is one of the best African countries to visit.
Apart from the Sahara desert which is the highlight of visiting Morocco for almost every traveler and also one of the major landmarks in Africa, there are so many things to do and see including; Marrakech which is one of the most famous cities in Morocco that you shouldn’t miss on your adventures in Africa, the Blue Village of Chefchaouen – a popular town with buildings covered in blue paint.
If you’re Instagram savvy, you’ve probably seen many pictures of this town.
Other places to visit in Morocco are Rabat, the country’s capital, and Casablanca.
All these amazing places make Morocco one of the top African countries to visit.
8. South Africa
South Africa is sometimes referred to as another city in Europe because it is highly developed compared to other African countries making it the best country in Africa to visit in terms of development and also one of the coolest African countries.
South Africa has so much to offer that you would want to stay there forever, from the beautiful landscapes, friendly locals, amazing wildlife, and great food, the list as to why South Africa is one of the best countries to visit in Africa is literally endless.
You can check out more activities and sightseeing in South Africa from here.
One of the best places to travel in Africa for a great safari is South Africa’s Kruger National Park which is one of the largest game reserves in Africa and the largest in the country.
Other than enjoying amazing game drives in Kruger National Park, most tourists travel to this beautiful country to hike the table mountain — which is one of the top The table mountain is a flat-topped mountain overlooking the city of Cape Town offering 360-degree panoramic views of the city.
You can opt to hike your way up the Table Mountain or take a cable car
Other things to do on your visit to South Africa include exploring Cape Town a port city with so much to offer, and visiting Hermanus village – a small town known as the whale-watching destination.
Explore Cape Point, a beautiful place to see African penguins on the beach — this is truly an amazing experience.
You can also go Bungee Jumping off Bloukrand Bridge which is the highest bungee jumping bridge in the world.
If you want to up your adrenaline, this is a must-do activity in South Africa
Traveling to Cape Town during the winter season? Read this comprehensive post by “What the saint did next” that details the cool things to do in Cape Town in winter.
Grab yourself this copy of the South Africa Travel guide to satisfy your wanderlust and to also get to know why it features in the top African countries to visit.
9. Botswana
Botswana is one of the best places in Africa to visit in order to enjoy wildlife.
Northern Botswana has the largest number of the remaining most dangerous wild dogs in the world plus the world’s largest concentration of African elephants.
Botswana is also a perfect destination for a self-drive safari.
With amazing wildlife and beautiful scenery, it is an ideal safari getaway for travelers who want to experience an African safari like no other.
The most famous places to visit in Botswana are the central Kalahari game reserve which takes up the largest part of Botswana, the great safari at Chobe National Park, and the Okavango Delta.
You can book your spot in Chobe National Park from here to go with a tour guide or opt for a self-drive safari which is not only fun but also a cheaper way to enjoy Botswana.
Other incredible places not to miss while traveling around Botswana include the Nata Bird Sanctuary for bird watching, especially the Flamingos since it is the largest breeding site of Lesser and Geater Flamingos in the world, Kharma Rhino Sanctuary to get up close with the Rhinos, and Moremi game reserve which also has a high concentration of wildlife.
So if you’re looking for nice places in Africa that offer amazing wildlife, Botswana should be on your list.
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10. Rwanda
Rwanda is a beautiful mountainous landlocked country that has evolved from the dark side of genocide to one of the best African countries to visit.
Regardless of how the genocide impacted the country, It is now regarded as one of the safest countries as well as one of the best countries in Africa.
The tourism sector has been predominantly low in the past couple of years but thanks to the mountain gorillas in Volcano National Park, many tourists are starting to travel to Rwanda and it has been one of the leading foreign exchange-earners.
Just like in Uganda, gorilla trekking is also the highlight of traveling to Rwanda, though the activity is a bit more expensive in Rwanda.
Unlike other East African countries, Rwanda’s capital city Kigali is one of the cleanest and most organized cities.
There are strict laws and orders that you can barely see garbage on the streets.
Other than tracking gorillas, some other things to do in Rwanda include visiting the Kigali Genocide Memorial to learn more about this dark period, Climbing Mt. Kigali, visiting Nyamata church, and taking a self-guided tour around Kigali to learn more about the way of life of people in Rwanda as you interact with the locals.
Summary of the best African countries to visit
I agree, that was a lot to take in, and if you’re like some of my friends who want everything summarised, here is a brief of the best countries to visit in Africa.
- Uganda
- Egypt
- Seychelles
- Zambia
- Zanzibar
- Kenya
- Morroco
- South Africa
- Botswana
- Rwanda
So now that you know the best African countries to visit, why not go ahead and book that air ticket from here to what will be your greatest adventure?
But before you do, check out this post to know how to stay say while traveling.
These are some of the best countries to visit in Africa. Have you been to Africa or just planning your trip?
Let me know in the comment section with the African country you will be visiting first.
If you’ve already been to Africa, let me know your experiences and whether you agree that these are the best places in Africa to visit.
Things you should pack for Africa
Travel Insurance
It would be a mistake to travel to Africa without travel insurance. Anything can happen on the dusty road of Africa or in the chaotic cities.
So make sure that you and you’re items’ safety is guaranteed by buying travel insurance.
Most travelers love World Nomads travel insurance as it’s easy to get a quote and the claiming process is not a rat race.
The other advantage is that it works in over 130 countries including those in Africa.
Universal travel adapter
Instead of taking different adapters for each African country which is very impractical and expensive, you’re better off taking this universal travel adapter.
Portable Power bank
Before going to Africa, make sure that you have a power bank like this so that you stay connected even on the go when your battery phone dies.
Microfiber travel Towel
I recommend taking this microfiber travel towel since it is lightweight, dries quickly and it is very absorbent. It’s much better than carrying the heavy cotton ones.
Africa Lonely Planet Guide book
Get a general insight into Africa from experts by getting yourself a copy of this Lonely Planet guidebook.
Personal water filter
Safaris in Africa can mean going to places where it’s hard to get clean drinking water. So carry your own travel water filter to purify the water before drinking it.
Collapsible water bottle
In that same manner, carry yourself a water bottle so that you can refill it every time it runs dry. This travel water bottle is collapsible and light which means that it won’t take up a lot of space in your backpack. Taking a water bottle will also reduce the use of disposable plastic bottles which is great for the environment.
You can check out the complete Africa packing list to know all the essentials to take.
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Thanks a lot for sharing. Tourism in Africa is growing rapidly
How comes Tanzania is missing ? When you mention Zanzibar, zanzibar is not a country Zanzibar is a part of Tanzania. Uganda shouldn’t be on the top but because it’s where you come from you right to put it on the top . But Tanzania should be the leading on the list and it’s becouse of the following fascinating facts
1- Serengeti National park the best safari destination in Africa, according to booking.com, serengeti hosts the largest mammal migration on the planet making it to be one of the top ten natural wonders of the world.
2- Tanzania is the home of Kilimanjaro mountain the highest free standing mountain on the planet and the most famous and highest mount in Africa 5895M the GOAT of Africa.
3- Tanzania is the home of Ngorongoro Conservation Area the place where the skull of the first human being in the planet was discovered (Olduvai gorge) also the ngorongoro Crater the largest unbroken Caldera on on the planet. The place is simply know as the Garden of Eden
4 – The word Tanzania is combination of Tanganyika and Zanzibar so Zanzibar is region in Tanzania, Tanzania is the home of Zanzibar the best paradise in Africa, a heaven on earth.
5 – Tanzania is the home of three largest lakes in Africa lake Victoria , lake Tanganyika(the deepest in Africa) and Lake nyassa.
6- did you know also Tanzania has the largest concentration of animals per square km than any other country on the planet ?
7- Tanzania is the home of the largest game park in East Africa Ruaha National park, the hosts 10% of world’s lions.
8- Tanzania hosts more 120 different tribes, simply the best for culture experience in East Africa. (Uganda 56 and kenya 43)
9 – Tanzania is the home of the largest game reserve in Africa, Selous Game Reserve 54600km
10 – This Should be the first one, Tanzania is the most peaceful country in Africa no blood sheds in Tanzania l, the culture of the Tanzanians is amazing, people are so friendly in Tanzania than any other country in Africa, the have inherited the ujamaa life one of the forms of socialism so the life Tanzania is quit different than any other Africa country.
NOTE. There are more facts to make Tanzania the top on the list and it’s because of the media people don’t know about Tanzania, but it’s time to tell the world what Tanzania has to offer for them, Tanzania is the Honey and Milk country. I think it’s the Where the Garden of Eden was try to make a research on your own. And if you want more facts about Tanzania contact me. Thanks,
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Wow, this is really an in-depth insight about Tanzania and after reading your comment, I am actually convinced that Tanzania should definitely feature on the list of the best African countries to visit.
Maybe to disagree with you a little, Uganda still deserves to be on this list and it’s not because that’s where I come from. There is so much beauty in Uganda, no wonder it is called the pearl of Africa.
You can check out one of my previous post that showcases the best places to visit in Uganda (https://theadventurousfeet.com/8-best-places-to-visit-in-uganda/) and perhaps you will come to agree with me that Uganda is indeed one of the best countries in Africa to visit.
But I am so happy you talked about Tanzania in detail, makes me want to visit your country again!
Thank you so much, Raymond, for taking the time to write such a detailed and useful comment.
Perhaps you can send me a quick email and see how we can make all those amazing facts about Tanzania known to the world.
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Wow these are amazing recommendations. I’ve already been to Uganda (really loved South western Uganda), Kenya (climbed Mt Kenya point Lenana and went to safari), Rwanda (genocide museums are sad places, but Kigali super modern city), Morocco (climbed Toubkal and visited some cities) and Egypt (pyramids are definitely impressive). I still have a lot of countries to visit in Africa and I hope that in 2019 I will cross at least one out from your list 🙂 Thanks again for great post!
Wow Joseph, i am impressed!! You’ve been to almost half of the countries on the list. Here’s is to more African adventures in 2019!
Yes, south western Uganda is amazing and Kigali is so modern and clean compared to other East African countries.
I guess the plastic-free law is working well for them, that’s why all the cities are clean in Rwanda 🙂
And it’s actually a crime to litter around the city!!
Great stuff, I like travelling and i hope i get the finances in future to go to all these countries. For now, let me enjoy travelling around Uganda
Thank you so much my dear. You will get to travel to other places, it’s just a matter of time
Great post- super info for those who haven’t been before and experienced the magic of Africa!
Good day!
Great article you have here! I would love to visit these destinations in the future especially Egypt, Uganda, and Seychelles!
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This is a great post. Would like to visit this beautiful places
I am dreaming to go to Kenya and lounge on the sandy beach of Zanzibar! So many place to go to and so little time (or money)! 😉
I am looking forward to eventually going to Africa some day. I appreciate getting some more information on each of these countries, there are some I never considered. I would love to tho to the Seychelles islands!
We are going to Ethiopia in December and we can’t wait. Maybe we will visit Kenya as well. Getting more and more excited after reading your blogpost.
Oohh yes that is amazing. I hope you enjoy Ethiopia and if you decide to go to Kenya, i am sure you will have an amazing time there
Well, Morocco, Kenya and Egypt are the ones, where I would like to go. First one is for streets and markets, Kenya for wildlife and startups, Egypt for history and some beaches. 🙂 I wonder if I can make one big African trip.
yes of course you could plan to make one round trip to Africa. Actually thats what most people do
I still didn’t visit any countries in Africa and I know I definitely need to change that after reading your post. Thank you for sharing
Wowza! These destinations are all on my bucket list and they all looking amazing! Morocco and Egypt top my list though!
I have personally been only in Morocco but it’s amazing: the culture, the food, the people, everything is so interesting
I always love visiting Africa, it’s such an interesting place. This is a great list of places that I haven’t really considered, so thanks for the very comprehensive list.
As African safaris are on my wish list since very long and it is great that you have shared a detailed post on them. Loved a list of best safaris in Africa and in that I would love to go for Rwanda and Kenya first. Thanks for sharing a great list with stunning photos.
I love this post! Fun fact: What inspired me to travel when i was young was seeing the wild in Kenya. From then on it has been on my top places to visit. I will definitely visit Kenya and the other places mentioned here.
Your post really shows how varied the African continent is. I’d love to go back to Morocco and I absolutely want to visit Zanzibar; hopefully soon 😀
It’s funny how Seychelles used to be where people were exiled to. Imagine being exiled to paradise – where do we sign up? haha
hahhha i know,, i would be begging the concerned people to exile me too
I came back from Morocco recently and I enjoyed my trip in the Sahara. All the mentioned countries are great destinations but for safety reasons I would not go there again next year.
Thanks for this guide, me and my husband are considering going to Africa next year. I would especially love to visit Victoria Falls in Zambia, and Madagascar
This is very inspirational as we want to see more of Africa! So far, I have visited two of these ten countries – Uganda and Morocco. Both were incredible experiences in very different ways! For some reason Rwanda has a HUGE appeal to me and it’s the country I’d most like to visit next in Africa. Glad to see it on this excellent list!
Great post. Summary of all places to visit in African countries is in one post. Thank you for sharing the details.
Great post. Summary of all places to visit in any country in one blog. Thanks for sharing the details.
Thank you for appreciating Rajat
I wish I could make it to all of these beautiful countries ASAP. I have only been to Uganda, and I loved it. Such beautiful people, animals, and views. Great post 🙂
you’ve been to Uganda?? That’s so amazing, i hope you had an amazing time in my home!!
I was sure about the places I want to visit in Africa, but now I added more thanks to your blog.
Morocco and Zanzibar are at the top of my list!
Aaawww thats nice, thank you for for your kind words
wooow! i would love to go to africa one day! it is amazing all the places you can visit! i wish i could go there someday is on the top of my bucket list! i hope you can take a look at my blog and tell me what you think! http://www.travelsurlaroute.com
Good to see Uganda at number one, that was my favourite country in Africa so far but you’ve listed nine others I really want to visit:)
The continent of Africa is a bit overwhelming with so many countries to visit. Your list narrowed it down nicely, but has made me want to go to all of the locations. I hope to get there soon with my kids.
Yes, Alison Africa has so many countries to choose from. I hope you and your kids get to see this amazing continent one time
wow, you’ve been on all that places? I envy you. I wanted to see live animals in Africa, they are so awesome in pics. And wanted to go to Morocco too for camel ride. Next time 🙂
If you want to see animals, Africa is the perfect place. With so many national parks in most countries, you will definitely be in to see a lot of them.
Well curated list of African destinations for travel and safari. I have visited most of these and immensely proud of being there.
wow, its good to know you’ve visited most of them. Which one was your favorite when you traveled to Africa?
Very informative post and lovely pictures! We’ve visited some of these countries on your list but there’s always room for more next time we travel!
That’s nice that you’ve been to some countries. I hope you enjoyed your trip to Africa
WOW! what a great list of destinations, including some that were never on my radar but certainly are now! Zanzibar looks like a slice of heaven! thank you such an informative post!
zanzibar is like a little paradise in Africa. I hope you go to some of the countries on the list
Africa is definitely on my bucket list! That’s pretty cool that Uganda people are considered some of the friendliest people in the world. Good to know tourists feel welcomed there.
Yes (we) Ugandans are very friendly people. You can basically start out a conversation with anyone. And people will always smile at you which is really welcoming.
Africa has always amazed me. Unfortunately because of our health I don’t think we’ll ever get to to- my sons and I can’t handle the vaccines we’d need. I hope someday we can because I would love to see Africa!
Africa simply fascinates me but because of our heath, I don’t know if we’ll ever make it there. My sons and I can’t risk the extra vaccines we’d need. I hope someday we can handle them because I would LOVE to go!
I hope you get a chance to see how beautiful Africa is one time
I could never think of going to Africa on my own as a woman but after hearing some good stories from other solo female travelers, my mind stopped worrying. How was your experience regarding safety?
I am personally from Africa, Uganda. And it is definitely safe to travel to these countries but just like any country you’ve got to be cautious of your personal belongings. But Africa is definitely safe to travel to even as a solo female
This is an amazing list of destinations in Africa and thank you so much for including them all in one single post Esther! We’ve only been to Egypt but we are sure to keep coming back to this excellent guide of yours for our future trips to Africa!
You are welcome Maria, that is so nice of you. Yes iEgypt is amazing, i hope you enjoyed your trip there.
Yes, Egypt was one of the best trips ever and we would love to go back!
I’ve never been to Africa, though it’s been on my list for a long time. But all your suggestions sound so great that I want to go EVERYWHERE! Do you have a favourite out of all of these? Or something you would recommend for a first-timer?
Yes Zenja, all these countries are beautiful. Uganda is a great choice(oh maybe that’s where i come from.. lol) .
Egypt is another fascinating country with so much history and culture. I’d recommend it for first time travellers to Africa.
But if you are interested is relaxing and beach life, i say Zanzibar all the way
Amazing post!!! Id love to go to those countries. Although I am also a travel blogger, I´ve never been to Africa. Thinking about going next year to Morocco and maybe to Seychelles and I would love to go to Kenya someday soon also!!!
Oh yeah Morocco is an excellent choice. If you go to Kenya, you can incorporate Uganda in your travel itinerary since they are neighbors
I so desperately want to visit Uganda and Rwanda. My husband and I spent our honeymoon in Mauritius and Madagascar, it was a fascinating trip
oh wow- i am sure you had an amazing time on your money. Mauritius and madagascar are perfect honeymoon destination.
And yes please come to Uganda, i promise you will love it here
Oh! This made me want to book the next flight to all those places… I wish to go the explore at least some of these places in 2019 🙂
Ooh that’s nice, i really hope you go to some of them in 2019, you will be amazed by the beauty of Africa
UMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM CAN I GO TO ALL OF THEM??? I don’t even know where to start
hahahahah yes you can, with a bit of planning and money- you definitely can.
I visited Kenya a few years ago, and have been itching to go back ever since! Rwanda is at the top of my list, I’ve been learning more about the country recently and it seems like it would be a wonderful place to experience.
Yes i agree with you, Rwanda is such a beautiful place, i hope you like it when you go.
I hope you enjoyed your stay in Kenya. did you get a chance to see the great migration in kenya the time you were there?