The Basics Country: Benin Where is it?: Benin is in Western Africa between Nigeria and Togo. Why do people go here?: Benin is the number one destination for voodoo ceremonies in West Africa, where it’s said to have originated. What are the main entry points?: Air France connects with Cotonou as well as a number [...]
The Basics Country: Botswana Where is it?: Botswana lies in southern Africa, north of South Africa Why do people go here?: Another country for safari holiday-makers, Botswana once only catered to high-end safari tourists. Slowly, more and more independent travelers are attempting to traverse the vast country. Due to its vast national parks and the [...]
The Basics Country: Burkina Faso Where is it?: Burkina Faso sits in Western Africa, north of Ghana Why do people go here?: With very diverse ethnic groups, a few national parks, and a friendly culture, Burkina Faso in an unexplored paradise for an intrepid traveler. What are the main entry points?: Regional airlines service the [...]
The Basics Country: Burundi Where is it?: Burundi is east of Democratic Republic of the Congo Why do people go here?: Generally not a good place for travelers now What are the main entry points?: Gatumba, Unda, Buganola, Rubombo, and Cibitoke Currency used: Burundi franc Country Code for Phones: 257 Religion: Roman Catholic 65%, Protestant [...]
The Basics Country: Cape Verde Where is it?: Cape Verde is a group of islands in the North Atlantic Ocean, west of Senegal Why do people go here?: Only a short distance from Europe, Cape Verde is a place to relax in the sun – and party What are the main entry points?: Flights usually [...]
The Basics Country: Cameroon Where is it?: Cameroon is in western Africa, bordering the Bight of Biafra, between Equatorial Guinea and Nigeria. Why do people go here?: For travelers, Cameroon is easy compared to the chaos of neighboring Nigeria. Cameroon is rich in diversity and allows travelers to see all sides of Africa. What are [...]
The Basics Country: Central African Republic Where is it?: Central Africa Republic is north of Democratic Republic of the Congo Why do people go here?: Central Africa Republic is truly off the beaten path, with very isolated communities, great wildlife and all of things that make it “real Africa.” What are the main entry points?: [...]
The Basics Country: Chad Where is it?: Chad is a landlocked country in central Africa, south of Libya. Why do people go here?: Not many people venture into Chad because of the lack of infrastructure and difficultly getting there, although it’s relatively safe and doesn’t have major conflicts. There is Zakouma National Park for wildlife [...]
The Basics Country: Congo, Republic of Where is it?: The Republic of Congo sits in western Africa, bordering the South Atlantic Ocean, between Angola and Gabon Why do people go here?: Like many other war ravaged countries in Africa, the Republic of Congo has potential, but with a civil war, it’s advised not to travel [...]
The Basics Country: Ivory Coast Where is it?: Cote d’Ivoire sits in western Africa, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean between Ghana and Liberia Why do people go here?: Another west Africa country that offers huge potential but isn’t safe because of a 1999 military coup, which has resulted in fighting. Cote d’Ivoire is said to [...]
