Countries of Africa Bucket List

Surf Atlantic breaks, explore rainforests, and lively markets of Liberia

Traverse Saharan caravans, coastal birds, and Moorish medinas of Mauritania

Trace Roman coast, Saharan dunes, and caravan towns of Libya

Journey through Saharan dunes, Roman ruins, and Mediterranean kasbahs of Algeria

Feel Sahel rhythms, adobe architecture, and artisan markets of Burkina Faso

Cross Ennedi arches, Saharan oases, and caravan routes of Chad

Explore palm coasts, sacred forests, and lively markets of Togo

Trace rainforest rivers, music scenes, and colorful markets of Congo

Visit Djibouti, a small country in the Horn of Africa known for its unique landscapes, including the otherworldly Lake Assal, one of the saltiest bodies of water on Earth, and opportunities to see diverse wildlife.

Discover long Indian Ocean coast, frankincense routes, and hardy spirit of Somalia

Marvel at Nubian pyramids, Nile deserts, and welcoming river villages of Sudan

Cruise the Gambia River, birdwatch mangroves, and relax on beaches of The Gambia

Feel Afrobeats energy, sacred groves, and Nollywood buzz of Nigeria

Traverse Fouta Djallon highlands, lively markets, and drum traditions of Guinea

Witness Nile wetlands, diverse cultures, and raw frontier landscapes of South Sudan

Relax on palm bays, diamond rivers, and colorful Freetown hills of Sierra Leone

Explore royal palaces, voodoo traditions, and palm-lined coast of Benin

Drift Bijagós islands, mangrove channels, and Portuguese-tinged villages of Guinea-Bissau

Admire Art Deco Asmara, mountain railways, and Red Sea coast of Eritrea

Dance to mbalax beats, pink lakes, and colonial Gorée echoes of Senegal

Traverse volcanic peaks, rainforests, and Atlantic beaches of Cameroon

Track forest elephants, ocean-brushed parks, and Atlantic spirit of Gabon

Find misty highlands, Lake Tanganyika shores, and rich drumming culture of Burundi

Trace Sahel markets, desert festivals, and riverfront life of Niger