Democratic Republic of the Congo
Africa is the third continent in
the world by territorial
extension and has more than one
billion inhabitants. Surrounded
by the Atlantic Ocean and the
Indian Ocean , in addition to
the Mediterranean Sea to the
north, Africa is a vast land
mass stretching 8,000 kilometers
from north to south and 7,500
from east to east. Despite
having more countries than any
other continent (54 today), this
number does not reflect the
enormous variety of peoples,
races, creeds and cultures that
inhabit these lands and that
explain, in part, the long
history of conflicts that have
affected the human development
of the continent.
Africa
is a land of contrasts: the
enormous desert of the Sahara is
interrupted by the Nile River ,
which is born in the interior of
the continent, covered by
jungles and huge lakes such as
Lake Victoria . Although the
savannah is probably the image
that most foreigners associate
with Africa, there are hundreds
of different ecosystems reaching
even snow in the heights of
Kilimanjaro and some mountains
in South Africa.
The
adventure opportunities in this
continent are enormous: you can
travel the desert in Tuaregs
caravans, cross the jungles in
search of gorillas, make a
safari among lions, sail in
canoes or rest in a paradise
island of the Indian Ocean.
However, not everything is
nature. There are vestiges of
rich ancient cultures (such as
the Egyptian pyramids or
Timbuktu ) and there are still
communities of tribes that
maintain their customs and
traditions. Despite the
generalization of Africa as a
continent plagued by wars,
poverty and corruption, there
are also developing economies
with cosmopolitan cities.
North Africa
Morocco ·
Algeria · Tunisia · Libya ·
Egypt · Sudan · Western Sahara ·
Macaronesia
While the vast
dunes of the Sahara cover most
of its territory, the
Mediterranean coast has a
privileged climate that has
allowed the development of great
cultures. From the markets and
Islamic architecture of
Marrakech, one can jump to
French influence in Tunisia and
Algeria or to Roman ruins in
Libya. Meanwhile, Egypt attracts
millions of tourists who visit
not only the mythical pyramids
of Giza, but also the vibrant
city of Cairo or the beaches of
Sharm el-Sheikh.
Sahel
Mauritania · Mali · Niger · Chad
Although its aridity and ongoing
armed conflict keep sub-Saharan
Africa from tourist
destinations, there are still
some gems to know in the Sahel.
Timbuktu, the ancient capital of
the empire of Mali, and Agadez
were important centers of
medieval caravans that roamed
Africa. Between the steppes and
mirages, one can still recognize
the nomadic cultures of the
Sahel, such as Tuaregs.
African horn
Ethiopia ·
Eritrea · Djibouti · Somalia
(Somaliland)
Ethiopia is
considered the cradle of mankind
and is one of the oldest and
most unique civilizations on the
planet. Surrounded by Muslims,
Ethiopia maintains a primitive
version of Christianity from
which shrines such as Lalibela
arose. The region, mountainous
and arid, has beautiful
inaccessible places.
Unfortunately, violence and
authoritarianism hinder tourism
development in Eritrea, Somalia
and Djibouti.
West Africa
Cape Verde, Senegal, Gambia,
Guinea-Bissau, Guinea, Sierra
Leone, Liberia, Cote d'Ivoire,
Ghana, Togo, Burkina Faso, Benin
The most densely populated
region of Africa stands out for
its symbolic and vibrant cities,
where you can still feel the
African culture, such as Dakar,
Lagos or Abidjan. The region's
rainforests are home to
thousands of animal species,
such as elephants, gazelles,
hippos and monkeys. Cape Verde,
meanwhile, is a good alternative
for seeing spectacular
little-known beaches.
Central africa
Cameroon ·
Central African Republic · Gabon
· Equatorial Guinea · Sao Tome
and Principe · Congo ·
Democratic Congo · Angola
The
heart of Africa is covered in
impenetrable jungle, inhabited
by gorillas, leopards,
crocodiles and hundreds of
unique species that managed to
survive the threat of humanity
thanks to beautiful national
parks such as Garamba. The Congo
River is the foundation of this
region, rich in natural
resources, but for many years
immersed in violence and
interethnic conflicts. The
coastal regions, more
politically stable, present
beautiful beaches to enjoy.
East africa
South Sudan ·
Uganda · Kenya · Tanzania ·
Rwanda · Burundi · Malawi ·
Mozambique
Some of the
continent's most iconic scenes
are in the region. Mount
Kilimanjaro, the highest point
in Africa, dominates the
savannah. Animals such as lions,
gazelles, elephants and rhinos
roam the world famous parks such
as the Serengeti and Masai Mara,
and the volcano park in Rwanda
is the best place to visit the
mountain gorillas. While Nairobi
is a modern city in full bloom,
Mombasa and Zanzibar manage to
blend historical charm and
beautiful beaches.
South
Africa
South Africa · Namibia
· Botswana · Zambia · Zimbabwe ·
Lesotho · Swaziland · St. Helena
Nature is amazing in every
corner of the region. Unique
landscapes such as the Okavango
Delta, which runs into the
Kalahari Desert, the huge
Victoria Falls or the wildlife
of the Kruger National Park,
attract tourists from all over
the world. After the end of
apartheid, South Africa received
a new impetus, becoming one of
the most developed countries on
the continent. Cape Town is
probably one of the most
attractive cities in Africa.
Meanwhile, in the highlands
there are traditional kingdoms
of Lesotho and Swaziland, which
still retain their traditions.
Finally, Mozambique stands out
for its beaches and historic
island, which gives it its name.
Indian islands
Madagascar
· Seychelles · Mauritius ·
Comoros · Mayotte · Meeting ·
Terr. British Indians French
australia
Madagascar, a
product of its isolation from
the rest of Africa, is a place
of unique natural beauty: 90% of
its flora and fauna can only be
found on this island. The
Seychelles and Mauritius
archipelago have become
important tourist destinations
thanks to their beautiful white
sand beaches and clear water. In
Comoros, you can find the same
beaches, but they are much less
popular and more inaccessible.
Meanwhile, Reunion captivates
with its mountainous and steep
landscapes.