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Travel stories, planning tips, cultural notes, and Africa travel inspiration from Travel Africa Movement.

  • Country Highlight: GABON

    Country Highlight: GABON

    Gabon is Africa’s 30th largest country and more than 85% of its land area is covered by rainforests. Learn more fun facts about this beautiful country.

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  • #BlackoutDay2020 and #PullUpForTravel

    #BlackoutDay2020 and #PullUpForTravel

    The Travel Africa Movement supports The Blackout Coalition and the Black Travel Alliance in their efforts to increase support of Black-owned businesses and inclusion of Black voices in the travel industry. Learn more….

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  • Country Highlight: ETHIOPIA

    Country Highlight: ETHIOPIA

    Ethiopia is the oldest and the 2nd most populous country in Africa. Learn more fun facts about this fascinating country.

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  • Africa Border Re-openings

    Africa Border Re-openings

    As a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, most African countries closed their borders to international travel. Here’s an updated list of border reopenings.

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  • Country Highlight: ERITREA

    Country Highlight: ERITREA

    Eritrea is Africa’s 37th largest country, where you can experience 3 seasons in 2 hours. Learn more fun facts about this secretive country.

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  • Country Highlight: EQUATORIAL GUINEA

    Country Highlight: EQUATORIAL GUINEA

    Equatorial Guinea is the only Spanish-speaking nation in Africa and one of the least visited countries in the world. Learn more fun facts about this beautiful country.

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  • Country Highlight: EGYPT

    Country Highlight: EGYPT

    Egypt is Africa’s 12th largest country and its 2nd most visited, popular with tourists for its many ancient monuments. Learn more fun facts about Egypt.

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  • Country Highlight: DJIBOUTI

    Country Highlight: DJIBOUTI

    Djibouti is Africa’s 8th smallest country, located in the Horn of Africa near one of the world’s busiest shipping ports. Learn more fun facts about this interesting country.

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  • Country Highlight: CÔTE D’IVOIRE (aka IVORY COAST)

    Country Highlight: CÔTE D’IVOIRE (aka IVORY COAST)

    Côte D’Ivoire is Africa’s 28th largest country and it has the 3rd largest French speaking population in world. Learn more fun facts about this vibrant country.

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  • HAPPY AFRICA DAY!

    HAPPY AFRICA DAY!

    Africa Day is an annual celebration held on May 25th to commemorate the founding of the African Union and the diversity of Africa. Learn more about this year’s events.

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