Countries of Africa Bucket List

Stand by pyramids, sail the Nile, and snorkel Red Sea reefs of Egypt

Lose yourself in medinas, Atlas passes, Atlantic surf, and desert kasbahs of Morocco

Sip Winelands, watch Big Five safaris, and stand atop Table Mountain of South Africa

Seek baobab avenues, lemur forests, and rose-gold shores of Madagascar

Witness the Great Migration, rift-valley lakes, and Indian Ocean sands of Kenya

Roam blue-and-white villages, Roman arenas, and Sahara oases of Tunisia

Marvel at Victoria Falls, balancing rocks, and wildlife-rich highveld of Zimbabwe

Circle reef-sheltered bays, sugarcane hills, and Creole cuisine of Mauritius

Kayak granite boulders, powder sands, and turquoise marine reserves of Seychelles

Stand in the spray of Victoria Falls, Zambezi safaris, and sunset skies of Zambia

Meet mountain gorillas, misty volcanoes, and clean green hills of Rwanda

Wander cacao roças, jungle peaks, and turtle-nesting beaches of Sao Tome and Principe

Climb Kilimanjaro, safari Serengeti, and relax on spice-scented Zanzibar of Tanzania

Sail trade-wind islands, volcanic ridges, and morna music of Cape Verde

Climb rock-hewn churches, trek Simien peaks, and share coffee of Ethiopia

Roam ochre dunes, shipwreck coast, and wildlife-rich pans of Namibia

Ride high-kingdom pony trails, basalt cliffs, and village homestays of Lesotho

Snorkel Bazaruto reefs, dhow-dotted bays, and Afro-Latin rhythms of Mozambique

Meet welcoming culture, rolling highveld, and wildlife reserves of Eswatini

Track mountain gorillas, Nile sources, and emerald crater lakes of Uganda

Swim a crystal lake, hike high plateaus, and meet warm welcomes of Malawi

Follow Niger River towns, mud-brick mosques, and desert blues of Mali

Venture rainforest parks, savanna rivers, and wildlife corridors of the Central African Republic

See thunderous waterfalls, Atlantic beaches, and vibrant rhythms of Angola

Savor cocoa heartlands, lively Abidjan nights, and palm beaches of Ivory Coast

Venture Virunga volcanoes, mountain gorillas, and the mighty Congo River of the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Explore volcanic Bioko, colonial plazas, and emerald rainforests of Equatorial Guinea

Safari the Okavango Delta, Chobe elephants, and starlit pans of Botswana

Walk Cape Coast castles, kente markets, and highlife rhythms of Ghana

Snorkel coral lagoons, climb Karthala volcano, and savor spices of the Comoros