REGION GUIDE

Africa travel guide

Visas, money, safety and the best time to go — plus every Africa city guide.

All 10 Africa cities covered by Wander360°.

Know before you go: Africa

Visas & entry
Visa rules vary a lot; some offer visa-on-arrival or e-visas, others need advance visas.
Money
Varies widely by country; US dollars are useful as backup.
Tipping
10% is appreciated where service isn't added.
Safety
Take sensible precautions and follow local advice; many tourist areas are very welcoming.
Best time to go
The dry seasons are usually best for wildlife and travel — see each guide.

Explore Africa

Egypt

Cairo

Pyramids, pharaohs & the NileRead the guide →
Nigeria

Lagos

Africa's most vibrant cityRead the guide →
South Africa

Cape Town

Table Mountain & two oceansRead the guide →
Kenya

Nairobi

Safari gateway & startup capitalRead the guide →
Morocco

Casablanca

Morocco's modern Atlantic capitalRead the guide →
Morocco

Marrakech

Riads, souks, snake charmers & the Atlas Mountains beyond.Read the guide →
Morocco

Chefchaouen

Morocco's blue city — Rif Mountain medina painted entirely in ...Read the guide →
Morocco

Essaouira

Morocco's Atlantic windy city — fortified medina, kitesurfing ...Read the guide →
Tanzania

Zanzibar City

Spice Island capital — Stone Town, white beaches & Swahili-Ara...Read the guide →
Rwanda

Kigali

Africa's cleanest capital — gorilla gateway & a story of remar...Read the guide →