Elephant at water's edge in Botswana

Country Highlight: BOTSWANA

Botswana is the 23rd largest country in Africa and home to most of the world’s San/Bushmen people. Learn more fun facts about this beautiful country.

Benin voodoo festival

Country Highlight: BENIN

Benin is the 17th smallest country in Africa and the birthplace of Voodoo. Learn more fun facts about this beautiful country.

Angola hillside

Country Highlight: ANGOLA

Angola is Africa’s 7th largest country and its 2nd largest oil producer. Learn more fun facts about this beautiful country.

Mosque in Algeria

Country Highlight: ALGERIA

Algeria is the biggest country in Africa and 4/5ths of its land is covered by the Sahara Desert. Learn more fun facts about this beautiful country.

House on Fire, Eswatini

Month by Month Guide to Africa’s Best Festivals

With 54 countries and island nations, there’s never a shortage of music and cultural festivals in Africa. Here’s a month by month list.

Meet Woni Spotts: The First Black Woman to Travel to Every Country in the World

Meet Woni Spotts: The First Black Woman to Travel to Every Country in the World

Woni Spotts is the first Black woman to travel to all 195 countries in the world. Learn more about this brave and adventurous traveler.

Do You Really Need Vaccines to Travel to Africa?

Do You Really Need Vaccines to Travel to Africa?

Travel vaccinations and medicines are necessary for travel to some African countries. We break down common diseases and tips to stay safe.

14 African Countries That You Can Visit Visa-Free as US Citizens

14 African Countries That You Can Visit Visa-Free as US Citizens

Most African countries require visas for foreign visitors, with costs ranging from $20 to nearly $300 USD. Luckily, US citizens can visit these 14 African countries visa free.

Planning Your First Trip to Africa

Planning Your First Trip to Africa

If you’re planning a first trip to Africa, here is a list of considerations to help with your trip planning.

The Top 8 Things to do in Mpumalanga

The Top 8 Things to do in Mpumalanga

Mpumalanga is a province in eastern South Africa with big game animals, a bounty of flora and fauna, mountains, canyons, caves, rivers, and waterfalls. Here are the top 8 things to do there.