Travel stories, planning tips, cultural notes, and Africa travel inspiration from Travel Africa Movement.
Africa is an extremely diverse continent and that diversity also extends to its weather. That means that for Americans, your typical summer vacation months may not be the best time to visit certain African countries.…
Are You Ready for Detty December? Detty December refers to the festive celebrations that occur in Africa throughout December, especially between Christmas and New Year’s Day. The term “Detty” comes from Nigerian Pidgin and is…
World Chocolate Day is an annual celebration of chocolate, occurring globally on July 7th. Learn more about how Ivory Coast plays an important role in this celebration.
Africa Day is annual celebration on May 25th for the people of Africa and the African diaspora, which commemorates the founding of the African Union and Africa’s independence.
Chale Wote is a free annual street art festival held every August in Ghana. This year’s festival will be held August 18 – 25, 2025 and promises 8 days of non-stop fun. Here’s what you…
The annual Superbowl may be the most popular sporting event in the USA. But in Africa, where a different type of football (SOCCER) reigns king, it’s all about the AFCON. AFCON (short for the Africa…
Africa has some of the world’s most beautiful beaches. Here are 6 of our favorites to add to your bucket list.
A few weeks ago, we received some tragic news about an American lady traveler. She had traveled solo to South Africa and spent an incredible week there. But while waiting at the Cape Town airport…
Are you looking for some travel items for your next African adventure? Here are our top 10 Amazon Prime Day deals.
With great food, rich culture and history, friendly people, and some of the best beaches in West Africa, Sierra Leone is a diamond in the rough ready for a tourism boom. Here’s everything you need…