West Africa Nutz and Bolts Articles
Accra Nutz and BoltsCity Name: Accra
Where is it located?: Accra is on the coast in southern Ghana.
Why do people go there?: Accra is a good starter city before traveling around West Africa. It has a good vibe and safer than most other capital cities.
How do travelers get there?: Accra can be reached by bus and plane by most [...]
City Name: Dakar
Where is it located?: On a small peninsula in Senegal sits the city of Dakar
Why do people go there?: Travelers tend to not spend much time in Dakar, as they prefer relaxing clean beaches, compared to the hot, dirty, chaotic street of the capital city. It does have some good food, though.
How do [...]
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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 [...]
Burkina Faso Travel FactsThe 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 [...]
Cape Verde Nutz and BoltsThe 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 come from Lisbon.
Currency used: [...]
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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 main entry [...]
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 be one of the [...]
Country: Equatorial Guinea
Where is it?: Equatorial Guinea is in western Africa, bordering the Bight of Biafra, between Cameroon and Gabon. It’s close to Zamunda!
Why do people go here?: People come here to find the path less traveled.
What are the main entry points?: There are only connections for other West Africa countries, usually Cameroon
Currency used: Central [...]
Country: Gabon
Where is it?: Gabon is in western Africa, bordering the Atlantic Ocean at the Equator, between Republic of the Congo and Equatorial Guinea
Why do people go here?: If you can make it to Gabon, there are virgin rainforests loaded with wildlife.
What are the main entry points?: There are direct flights from Europe and a [...]
Country: Gambia
Where is it?: Gambia lies in western Africa, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean and surrounded by Senegal.
Why do people go here?: Travelers come to Gambia to explore the Gambia River, with it’s beautiful villages and its diverse bird life. This is another European packaged tourist destination.
What are the main entry points?: During the tourist [...]
