Which country in Africa should you visit?
Africa is believed to be the most diverse, beautiful and interesting continent that our planet has to offer.
Every adventure has to start somewhere…
The adventures and beauty seen in Africa are found in some of the oldest story books. In fact, some of the first civilisations that back to 3300BC were discovered in Africa.
“It feels like God visits everywhere else, but lives in Africa.” — Will Smith
Africa offers a diverse mix of personalities
The continent has 54 countries, all unique with their own personalities and cultures. Africa is known for its popular and interesting travel destinations and cities.
Staying entertained in Africa comes naturally. See the pyramids in Egypt, fly over Victoria falls in Zimbabwe, get lost in the streets of Stone Town or even enjoy a cocktail with the beautiful backdrop of Table Mountain in Cape Town, South Africa. You wouldn’t be disappointed with the fantastic range that caters for everyone’s taste.
Ever been on a African adventure?
Many only dream of going on one of the many African treks, while others plan on spotting wildlife on African safari. There is nothing quite like watching a tower of giraffes stretch their necks high up into the acacia trees, first spotting the eyes of a cheetah on a night drive or watching a busy heard of elephants stampede through the mud just a few meters away.
Africa is home to the worlds largest animal which is the African elephant, the worlds tallest animal which is the giraffe and the worlds fastest land animal, the cheetah. The land is flush with wildlife and the soil is filled with riches.
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Take the quiz to find out which country in Africa you should visit
Travelstart came up with a FUN quiz to help you discover your ideal African travel destination, The quiz sets your holiday preferences and helps you match your travel needs. Travelstart is a leading Online Travel Agency that offers cheap flights to counties all over Africa. They invite you to explore the unique rhythm of Africa and find out which country you secretly want to explore.
Take the quiz here and let us know which county in Africa you picked? Click here to share this quiz with your frineds on Twitter
Still not sure which country to choose?
Visit South Africa (Our home country)
Both Liza and I were both born in South Africa and love the diversity offered throughout the country. We highly recommend adding our beautiful home to your travel bucket list. It’s no surprise that Cape Town, South Africa is ranked one of the worlds best cities by Travel and Leisure, including numerous other travel awards.
Many inspirational people have called South Africa home including Nelson Mandela and Mahatma Gandhi who lived here for over 20 years. Many travelers have shared some incredible adventures with us about their South Africa travels and always tell us that they have met the nicest people here. (Makes us extra proud to call it our home)
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South African Attractions for the first timer
There are so many amazing things to see and do around the country. If you visiting for the first time it will depend what province you exploring and if you interested in adventure, culture or just looking to unwind in the wild with an African sunset. Here are just a handful of ideas to consider during your first visit:
Catch the Cable Car Up Table Mountain (Western Cape)
Either hike or take a cable car up Table Mountain. Not only are the views truly breathtaking but the mountain is also one of the new 7 wonders of nature. (Tip – Book your cable car ticket online to avoid the ques and a lot of waiting) You can also check out this Cape Town travel guide or one week itinerary in Cape Town for other adventures around the city.
Hike through the Drakensberg Mountains (KwaZulu-Natal)
The Drakensberg escarpment stretches for over 1,000 kilometres. There is a variety of hiking trails and paths available. Some trails are suitable for the whole family and others are ideal for adventure seekers which can be completed over a few days. The Drakensberg mountains offer beautiful panoramic views, scenic waterfalls, beautiful fauna and even a few bushman paintings.
Spot the big five on an African Safari at Kruger National Park (Limpopo)
The world renowned Kruger National Park offers a wildlife experience that ranks with the best in Africa. It is one of the largest game reserves covering an area of 19,485 square kilometres. Take the kids on a safari and see if you can spot the big 5! (Safari Tip: Early mornings and evening time are usually the most productive game viewing periods.)
Discover the rugged and untamed Wild coast (Eastern Cape)
Meet the friendly Xhosa people, spot the Hole-in-the-Wall and discover beautiful waterfalls that drop into the sea. The phenomenal scenery is quite unlike any other area in South Africa, the Wild Coast is a hiker’s and bird watchers paradise.
Take a Soweto Township Tour (Gauteng)
Interact with the people of the township, hear their untold stories, experience the music, share traditional food and enjoy the customs. Soweto is Infused with the history of the struggle against apartheid and the perfect opportunity to visit a local shebeen.
Have you have been to Africa or did you take the online quiz? What country in Africa is on your bucket list? Let us know in the comments below.
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Tough choice! I am a proud Capetonian so I guess CT and SA for me, even though I live in Zimbabwe at the moment. Love the pics as well!
We really need to see more of Africa having only been to Egypt. South Africa and Morocco in particular are countries that we really want to visit.
I have never been to Africa but wanted to go there from my childhood, after reading about it in one storybook(Its written in Bengali, my mother tongue). Your blog reminded me of that book. Thank you 🙂
I would surely visit cape town & go to safari if I ever get the chance to visit Africa.
Africa is indeed close to paradise and a unique continent. I know that South Africa is a veritable Eden. I have visited only one country in Africa and that is Rwanda and was completely bowled over by its beauty and warmth of the people. Indeed a country with a million smiles.
I have never been to Africa but want to go there since I read about it in a storybook(The book is in Bengali, my native tongue). While reading your blog I could get the feel of that book. Thank you!
I would really love to visit Africa one day and Safari would surely be in my list.
I think a safari would be at the top of my list! But I have always been fascinated by great white sharks so I would love to go to South Africa too.
I took the quiz and got Botswana, which I think is perfect because I have always wanted to go on safari. But, I would definitely also check out Kruger National Park. There is so much to do and see in Africa that it is difficult to choose just one place. I would also love to visit Tanzania, Egypt, Kenya, and Nigeria. There are simply too many choices.
One could literally explore Africa for ages and still not uncover it all. I’ve been to 5 countries and each were so different. Loved the quiz – I apparently secretly want to go back to Kenya. 🙂
Thus far I have visited Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa, Botswana, Namibia and Morocco. Each has unique attractions, and I loved every visit!
Wow – those photos are amazing! I have been dreaming about a trip to Africa, but I think I’m going to wait just a bit longer – once my 5 year old is a bit older, I think she’ll get more out of the trip. I’d definitely visit Kruger National Park! Did you see many young travelers on your trip?
I didn’t know the fact that Africa is the birthplace of mankind! WOW! Loved the picture of the tribal lady. Such a lovely smile! 🙂 I have never been to Africa but it is on my list for a variety of reasons! The diversity of landscapes, the natural beauty, wildlife and culture! You gave me so many new reasons! The Drakensberg mountain hike looks awesome and I would love to meet the Xhosa people:)
Drakensberg Mountains was something I never knew about. I think that is the place I choose 🙂 Nice post!
The only place I’ve been to in Africa is Zanzibar and I absolutely loved it! Africans are so colourful, I love their clothes, their dances, they’re so chilled out. I wish to visit South Africa next year, thanks for this guide, will refer to it when planning my trip. Cheers!
Choosing out of 54 countries is no easy task. You have presented such a beautiful breakdown of activities to choose from. I’d love to go hiking through the Drakensberg Mountains. Wildlife safari tops my list though. Cheers!!
Gosh where to start with an enormous continent like Africa, we started with Morocco but the ultimate goal would the migrations in Tanzania we think. But then there is South Africa too, which has such rich heritage, history and culture not to mention that Zebra
I’ve always thought Tanzania would be the first African country I’d visit, but lately Namibia has really caught my eye. The quiz told me Botswana, though, which has never been on my radar! Sounds like I need an extended trip to visit them all!
Great post and I agree with you, there is so much to see in this continent. I have been living in East Africa for three years and have hardly scratched the surface! I hope to visit South Africa soon and enjoyed reading about places to visit and things to do.
I have been to Cape Towm and thought it was fantastic! We are heading back to SA next year and hope to see more of the South-East.
That quiz thought I should visit Kenya…I wonder if they’ll pay!?
This is an amazing post. South Africa is so beautiful. And you have given such detailed account of things to be done.
I got Botswana! But from what I’ve read and seen, I definitely would have a difficult time narrowing down which country to visit. Each area seems so unique. But maybe I’ll have to start doing more research on Botswana.
So many incredible photos! South Africa looks just beautiful. I was lucky enough to visit Uganda when I was younger as my father grew up there. I’ve not yet returned and the number of African countries I’d like to visit is growing, thanks for the inspiration!
I’d like to go to South Africa and take the cable car. And how cute is that zebra?! Thanks for all of the info on Africa 🙂
Can’t agree more, South Africa is a good place to start any exploration of Africa. Your photos make me homesick for my home country. Can’t wait for our next visit in 2 months!
I have never been to Africa, but I want to see it all! Beaches and surfing in S. Africa, safari, sahara, egypt, morocco! we really need to go!
I’ve been to Morocco, Egypt, and South Africa and so far my favorite is South Africa. Africa has so many beautiful countries for exploration. Your summation of South Africa is right on point and I plan on going back next year.
Morocco is the country that the travel quiz popped out for me. Hope to go there some time.
OMG thanks for this. the pics are stunning and my next plan was africa so i will deffo get back to this to decide where to go!
What a great post. I think about visiting Africa and get overwhelmed. This helps a lot, actually. Thanks!
I have a dear friend who runs a school in Soweto! But also South Africa is on the top of my bucket list!!
Wow beautiful pictures and a nice summary.
Excellent summary of our beautiful Africa. Makes me feel so proud!!!