Africa Bucket List

Visit Togo

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

Visit Eritrea

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

Visit Libya

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

Visit Ethiopia

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

Visit Mauritius

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

Visit Malawi

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

Visit Mauritania

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

Visit Chad

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

Visit Eswatini

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

Visit Congo

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

Visit Djibouti

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.

Visit Somaliland

Learn unique history, rock art sites, and bustling markets of Somaliland

Visit Botswana

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

Visit Sierra Leone

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

Visit Guinea-Bissau

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

Visit Nigeria

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

Visit Cameroon

Traverse volcanic peaks, rainforests, and Atlantic beaches of Cameroon

Visit Mozambique

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

Visit Niger

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

Visit Somalia

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

Visit Guinea

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

Visit Gabon

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

Visit Gambia

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

Visit Sudan

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

Visit Burundi

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

Climb Mount Kenya

Climb Africa's second highest peak (5,199m) with its rocky spires

Visit Tanzania

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

Visit South Sudan

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

Visit Benin

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