Planning a Year of Return trip to Ghana? This guide covers the history behind the homecoming, when to go, the castles, costs, visas and a 7-day plan for Accra, Cape Coast, Elmina and Kumasi.
Is South Africa safe for tourists? Yes, with planning: violent crime is real but concentrated, and millions visit safely each year. This honest guide covers advisories, cities, and precautions.
When to go to Africa depends on the region: West Africa is best November to March, East and Southern Africa June to October, and North Africa in spring and autumn. This honest region-by-region guide matches the month to the trip.
Is Kenya safe for tourists? For most visitors on the main safari and coastal circuits, yes, with sensible precautions. But the US raised Kenya to Level 3 in October 2026, so check the latest advisories before you book.
Is Nigeria safe for tourists? The honest answer: yes, in parts, with real precautions, and no in others. This guide separates Lagos and Abuja from the no-go north and southeast, with current 2026 advisories.
Africa visa guide: which countries offer eVisas or visa-on-arrival, what each costs, and what to sort before you fly, from Kenya's eTA to Egypt's eVisa.
How much does a trip to Africa cost? Realistic 2026 budgets: $50–100/day for budget travel, $150–300/day mid-range, $500–1,500+/day luxury. Country-by-country numbers for Morocco, Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, and Tanzania, plus what safaris really cost.
Planning a Benin City, Nigeria trip? This traveler's guide to the Kingdom of Benin covers the Bronzes, the Great Walls, Igun Street casters, the National Museum, how to get there, where to stay, costs, and the best time to visit.
Detty December in Ghana is the diaspora's biggest homecoming: AfroFuture, beach parties, and the Door of No Return, all in one month. This first-timer's guide covers dates, booking windows, where to stay, a day-by-day plan, costs, and what to know before you go.
Skip the safari for once. This 14-day culture-first itinerary takes you from Ghana's slave forts to Ethiopia's rock-hewn churches to Egypt's temples: three countries, five UNESCO-grade sites, one continuous story.
Mauritius, Botswana, and Ghana rank among the world's most peaceful countries. A dozen others carry do-not-travel warnings. Here is the honest, country-by-country map of safety for tourists in Africa.
A man's face is the least interesting thing about him, which is why we rank the 10 African countries with the most handsome men according to how well their men still protect women and shape their society. Somalia is #1. Here's why your definition of handsome is wrong.
