West Africa Nutz and Bolts Articles
Ghana Travel FactsThe Basics
Country: Ghana
Where is it?: Ghana is located in western Africa, bordering the Gulf of Guinea and between Cote d’Ivoire and Togo
Why do people go here?: One of the favorite West Africa backpacker destinations, Ghana is said to be one of the friendliest countries in Africa. Besides that, the Atlantic [...]
Guinea Travel FactsThe Basics
Country: Guinea
Where is it?: Guinea is in western Africa, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean, between Guinea-Bissau and Sierra Leone
Why do people go here?: Not many travelers come to Guinea. Although the country is safe, the capital Conakry has a bad reputation for crime.
What are the main entry points?: [...]
Guinea-Bissau Travel FactsThe Basics
Country: Guinea-Bissau
Where is it?: Guinea-Bissau is in western Africa, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean between Guinea and Senegal.
Why do people go here?: Although Guinea-Bissau could be a outstanding travel destination, the country is said to be unstable and therefore travelers should be cautious.
What are the main entry points?: [...]
Liberia Travel FactsThe Basics
Country: Liberia
Where is it?: Liberia sits in western Africa, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean between Cote d’Ivoire and Sierra Leone.
Why do people go here?: Unless you’re an aid worker or a member of NATO, then most travelers go here
Currency used: Liberian Dollar
Country Code for Phones: 231
Religion: [...]
Mali Travel FactsThe Basics
Country: Mali
Where is it?: Mali is southwest of Algeria in northern Africa
Why do people go here?: Although home to the legendary Timbuktu, Mali has many other sites to offer the intrepid travel. From Dogon Country to ancient, medieval towns and archeological wonders, Mali has more than meets the eye.
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The Basics
Country: Niger
Where is it?: Niger is in western Africa, southeast of Algeria.
Why do people go here?: There aren’t a considerable amount of travelers who head to Niger, but those that do are pleasantly surprised. Niger has both mountains and deserts, old desert cities and the Niger river.
What are the [...]
Nigeria Travel FactsThe Basics
Country: Nigeria
Where is it?: Nigeria is in western Africa, bordering the Gulf of Guinea, between Benin and Cameroon.
Why do people go here?: The most populous nation in Africa, Nigeria is an extremely chaotic country loaded with a diverse cross sections of cultures, people and religions. Most travelers avoid Nigeria [...]
Senegal Travel FactsThe Basics
Country: Senegal
Where is it?: Senegal is in western Africa, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean, between Guinea-Bissau and Mauritania.
Why do people go here?: Senegal is West Africa’s top destination, with loads of European packaged-tourists mainly confining themselves to the beaches. Independent travelers do venture around Senegal to seek out the [...]
Togo Travel FactsThe Basics
Country: Togo
Where is it?: Togo is in western Africa between Benin and Ghana
Why do people go here?: Perhaps one of the most favorite countries in West Africa, travelers flock to Togo for its beaches.
What are the main entry points?: Togo is easy to enter. You can come overland [...]
Angola Travel FactsThe Basics
Country: Angola
Where is it?: Angola sits in southern Africa, bordering the South Atlantic Ocean, between Namibia and Democratic Republic of the Congo
Why do people go here?: Due to a 25 year civil war, Angola is not safe for travelers.
What are the main entry points?: There are occasional flights from regional [...]
