The fastest way to understand Africa is through its neighborhoods. Each has its own rhythm, and picking the right one — to stay in or to live in — shapes your whole experience.
Below is a quick, honest tour of the areas worth knowing, and who each one suits best.
East Africa Safari Circuit (Kenya and Tanzania)
The Serengeti, Masai Mara and the Great Migration's classic safari heartland.
Southern Africa (South Africa and Botswana)
Kruger National Park, the Okavango Delta and Cape Town's coastal blend of city and safari.
Victoria Falls (Zambia and Zimbabwe)
One of the world's largest waterfalls, straddling two countries on the Zambezi River.
North Africa (Morocco and Egypt)
Sahara desert adventures, ancient pyramids and vibrant medina cities.
Rwanda and Uganda (Gorilla Trekking)
Mountain gorilla trekking through misty volcanic rainforest highlands.
Indian Ocean Islands (Zanzibar, Seychelles)
Palm-lined beaches and spice-island culture off Africa's eastern coast.
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