Once known as the Dark Continent, the Africa of the 21st
century is really going through changes, making it a very
interesting travel destination. And if you didn't know, Africa
is a quite large place, with over 50 countries to visit. Some
are more interesting (and safe) than others, but all of them
offer something a little different. From Egypt to South Africa
and everywhere in between, there are many places of interest to
visit in Africa. Here is an overview of some of the more popular
places for you to visit.
North Africa
Whether you separate it geologically or politically, Northern
Africa may consist of different countries. In general, it's the
northern most region of Africa, separated basically by the
Sahara desert. What is interesting is that North Africa has more
in common with Southern Europe and Western Asia than South
Africa. This is because of the desert and the fact that the
Mediterranean made it somewhat easy to visit. Whatever the
reason, Northern Africa definitely has a different feel. It's
also home to the Nile, the world's largest river (beating even
the mighty Amazon river.)
Western Africa
When people talk about Western Africa, they usually include some
countries that are considered to also be North Africa, but for
the most part, this refers to the Western most portion of the
African continent. As you might imagine, the geography and the
people and cultures are different than in other parts of Africa.
This is one of the more popular destinations for those traveling
to Africa.
Middle Africa
This is the 'core' of Africa. With some of the nations on the
West Coast, it primarily consists of the interior of the African
continent. Also known as Central Africa, this is a great place
to visit for those who like the outdoors and want to experience
the lush landscape of interior Africa. There are some areas that
are safer than others, but this is true anywhere in the world.
Middle Africa is a wonderful place to visit.
Eastern Africa
The East Coast of Africa isn't as well known for tourism (unless
you count North Eastern Africa), but there are some wonderful
places to travel in Eastern Africa. For the more adventurous or
those looking for something different, this is a great
destination. With some of the most wonderful wilderness areas
left on the planet, it's a place some people will get a lot out
of when they go.
Southern Africa
Because of the history of British in the area and the fact that
English is spoken, this is one of the primary destinations for
most people traveling to Africa. There is a lot to see and do on
the southern tip of the African continent. From the country of
South Africa to all the other smaller countries around, there is
much to experience for those who want to have a more traditional
African experience.
Africa Adventures
The African continent offers many places that are great for
travel. If you are looking for an adventure - of any type - the
African continent may be just the place for you. There are many
things to see and do, making sure you're not bored, unless you
want to be, relaxing among some of the most pristine natural
wonders in the entire world. As the world continues to change in
the 21st century, the African continent continues to change as
well. With a rich history and culture, it is becoming a place
that people around the world have their eyes on for various
reasons. There's been no better time than the present to visit
this continent as it blossoms into something truly special.
Africa Travel
Destinations
Algeria - Angola - Benin -
Botswana - Burkina Faso - Burundi - Cameroon - Cape Verde -
Côte d'Ivoire - Central African
Republic - Chad - Comoros - Congo - Djibouti - Egypt - Equatorial
Guinea - Eritrea
Ethiopia - Gabon - Gambia - Ghana - Guinea - Guinea-Bissau - Kenya -
Lesotho - Liberia - Libya - Madagascar - Malawi - Mali - Mauritania -
Mauritius - Morocco - Mozambique - Namibia - Niger - Nigeria
Reunion - Rwanda - Saint Helena - Sao Tome and Principe - Senegal -
Seychelles - Sierra Leone - Somalia - South Africa - Sudan - Swaziland
- Tanzania - Togo - Tunisia - Uganda - Western Sahara
Zambia - Zimbabwe