Africa — Bucket List

Explore the diverse continent of Africa, home to incredible wildlife, ancient cultures, and stunning landscapes like the Sahara Desert and Serengeti plains

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Visit the Ngorongoro Conservation Area in Tanzania, home to the world's largest inactive volcanic caldera and diverse wildlife

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cross wind-shaped dunes, desert camps, and wide horizons of Western Sahara

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

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

Traverse volcanic peaks, rainforests, and Atlantic beaches of Cameroon

Visit Lake Assal, the lowest point in Africa and one of the saltiest lakes in the world, located in Djibouti.