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You often hear people refer to Africa as a country, not a continent. It is often a region that is portrayed as being unified around poverty, disease and despair. Africa is far from being a homogenized continent. It has more than 50 countries, each with unique culture, landscape and tradition.

Africa's diversity is apparent to anyone who travels to the continent. In the north, you have countries like Morocco, Algeria and Egypt, which have a long tradition of welcoming visitors. Further south there is Kenya and Tanzania, both renowned for their wildlife and for Africa's tallest peak, Mt. Kilimanjaro. On the southern tip of the continent is South Africa, the region's economic and political superpower which in itself lies many fascinating cultures. There are also the trouble spots like Congo and Sudan which are almost all but avoided by travelers.

Travel in Africa can be rough. It can also be a great joy. If you have patience, a willingness to maintain an open mind, a desire to explore and the ability to laugh at the absurd, your African travels will change your life.

There are many entry points to Africa. Your best bet in terms of cheap airfare is to fly into one of the bigger cities like Johannesburg or Nairobi. Depending on where you are starting from flights to Africa can be either quite cheap or outrageously expensive. As is true nearly everywhere, flying into the biggest cities is usually your best bet for a cheap ticket.

Many people who travel to Africa prefer to do so in a group or through an organized adventure trip. This is especially the case with safari trips. BootsnAll has some of the best African adventure trips and safaris in the world. We work closely with local tour providers to offer you many options at very affordable rates.

If you are looking for a place to stay check out the hotels in Africa or the hostels in Africa for those on a tighter budget.

Still want more? You can learn from those who have been to Africa by sharing ideas and thoughts on our Africa community message board.

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South West African Highlights

Start your holiday in Cape Town, one of the world's greatest cities. Travel north through the wine growing areas to the drier Karoo. Perhaps try a gentle canoe trip on the Orange River before marveling at the vastness of the Fish River Canyon. Next are the world’s oldest sand dunes, use your time to climb Dune 45 for a once in a lifetime sunrise. Continue through the Namib Desert to Swakopmund before finishing your tour in Windhoek, Namibia’s modern capital. more information

Gorilla Express

Enjoy the best of Uganda from its super friendly people, to the adrenaline rush of rafting the source of the Nile. See for yourself the lush scenery that inspired Uganda to become known as the ‘Pearl of Africa’ and perhaps spend a day helping out on a community volunteer project. The highlight of this tour is the exhilarating trek through the rainforest to get close to the mountain gorillas, the rarest of the apes. This is truly an experience not to be missed! We also travel through the Kenyan Great Rift Valley visiting Lake Nakuru National Park. ... more information

Cheetahs, Tribes & Sand Dunes

Namibia - A glorious desert kingdom of contrasting landscapes. The Namibdesert is said to be the oldest in the world, with towering dunes and vast,awe-inspiring, unconfined horizons. It is a land of compelling beauty,ancient plant life and abundant game. A rich kaleidoscope of colour, lightand shade. Mountains, canyons, desert and beaches - the world in onecountry. Explore Namibia with us as we travel from Windhoek through the sand dunes of Sesriem National Park to Swakopmund, the activity centre of the country. A visit to the seals and a walk with cheetahs takes us to Etosha National Park with its vast... more information

Lions, Leopards & Rhino

Tanzania, with one of the largest populations of wildlife in the world, is an animal paradise, and an ideal place to introduce your family to the vast array of African animals, and explore some of the national parks that Tanzania is famous for. We look for leopards in Tarangire National Park, before continuing to the Serengeti National Park, home to lions, zebras, gazelles, impala, buffalos and many more animals. The Ngorongoro Crater is one of the best wildlife viewing areas in the world, with over 30,000 animals and you may even see black rhinos. Our next stop is Manyara National... more information

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