Africa

South Africa shares a border with Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Swaziland and Lesotho and it has a population of more than 46 million. In addition, it is a country that appeals to the...

Lesotho is a tiny country landlocked by the Republic of South Africa. Almost entirely surrounded by beautiful mountain terrain along its border, the former Basutoland is incredibly scenic. If you...

Uganda, the "Pearl of Africa" is in East Africa. The country offers a wide variety of attractions for visitors including national parks, volcanoes and beautiful islands. Read on to learn how to...

Victoria, the capital city of Seychelles, is an idyllic vacation spot. Comprised of 115 islands, Seychelles offers a taste of African culture blended with its own traditions for a truly original...

Western Sahara can fulfill your urge for an adventurous vacation. With an extreme climate and difficult terrain, it may not be for everyone. However, if you crave seeing something truly new and...

Windhoek, Namibia combines African interests with subtle European flair. Tucked in a valley between two mountain ranges, Windhoek offers a wide variety of diversions. Find luxury accommodations...

Sudan is not only the largest country in Africa, it's also one of the most geographically diverse. Mountains, rainforests, deserts and plains all contribute to the character of this amazing...

N'Djamena is the capitol of Chad, and unfortunately is in a state of political unrest. Currently, travel to Chad is not advised. However, luxury accommodations are available throughout the city...

Niamey is the capital of Niger, and even though it is a capital city, tourism is fairly new. It is partially located in the Sahara Desert and year-round it is predictably hot. Luxury...

Gambia is a small country in West Africa, the smallest country on the continent. It is surrounded on all sides by the country of Senegal except to the west, where it is bordered by the Atlantic...

Georgetown is the capital of and the main city in Guyana, a country located in northeastern South America. Guyana is bordered by Venezuela, Brazil, Suriname and the Atlantic Ocean. Georgetown is...

Ghana is a country located in West Africa. With a stable government and warm, welcoming people, it is a very tourist-friendly country.

Guinea is a developing country in West Africa with little infrastructure and few provisions for tourism. Although people are regarded as warm and welcoming, traveling in this country can be very...

Guinea-Bissau is one of the smallest countries on the continent of Africa. Located in West Africa and bordered by the Republic of Guinea, Senegal and the Atlantic Ocean, it is a former Portuguese...

Guyana is a country located on the northeast corner of South America. It is bordered to the north by the Atlantic Ocean, to the east by Venezuela, to the south by Brazil and to the west by...

Tanzania, the largest country in east Africa, is home to a sizeable section of the Serengeti Plains. The nation's most famous destination is probably the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro, the highest...

Located in southern Africa, the land-locked country of Botswana has one of the strongest economies on the continent and is one of the safest and easiest African countries in which to travel....

Brazzaville is the capital of the pint-sized African nation of the Republic of the Congo, not to be confused with its much larger Eastern neighbor, the Democratic Republic of the Congo....

Burundi is a tiny, landlocked country in central Africa. It's capital, Bujumbura, sits on the shores of picturesque Lake Tanganyika. Burundi is currently experiencing a great deal of civil unrest...

Burkina Faso is a small landlocked country in Western Africa. Though one of the poorer countries in Africa, Burkina Faso has some of the friendliest, most generous citizenry on the entire...

The central African nation of Burundi is small, landlocked, and currently quite dangerous. After 12 years of civil war, Burundi is attempting to make the transition to democracy, but continues to...

Cairo, Egypt is one of the most famous cities in the world. Home of the Pyramids, the Sphinx and countless other ancient landmarks and treasures, Cairo is a bustling modern city with firm ties to...

The West African nation of Cameroon is sometimes referred to as 'Africa in miniature', because both culturally and geographically it seems to have a little part of every other African nation...

Cape Town is South Africa's largest city and the Southernmost city on the African continent. Cape Town is a vibrant, cosmopolitan city with an active nightlife, booming business community and...

The landlocked Central African Republic, located at the heart of the African continent, is a land of deep mystery and fierce tradition. It is also currently a land of incredible political turmoil...

The Saharan nation of Chad sits squarely in central Africa. It is a hot, arid country that has not had real domestic peace in decades. With rebel groups vying for control of Chad, a government on...

Angola, located on the African west coast, is now in the process of rebuilding itself. After nearly 40 years of civil war, a ceasefire was called in 2002. Angola has a great deal to offer, from...

Rabat, the capital of Morocco, sits on the Atlantic Ocean. Despite the nearly one million people who live in and around Rabat, travelers report that the city has a comfortable, uncrowded feel. A...

Home to nearly 10 million people, Rwanda is a hilly, continental African nation. This former Belgian colony nation is poor. Health concerns are a large issue. Plus, Rwanda went through a genocidal...

Harare is the capital city of Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe has luxury resorts, spectacular scenery and game reserves designed to protect the nation's abundant wildlife. Safaris are popular in this African...

Originally swampland, Nairobi, Kenya has grown into a metropolis of arts, business, finance and culture. With a population close to 4 million, Nairobi is the largest East African city. It wrestled...

Namibia is a sparsely developed South African country with greenery and rivers punctuating the landscape to the north and deserts blanketing the south and west. Due to the lack of development,...

Known for its uniquely African wildlife and warm-hearted people, Burkina Faso has much to offer travelers with a yen for the sights and sounds of Africa.

The American Colonization Society established Liberia in 1822 as a way to return freed American slaves to Africa. The country's capital, Monrovia, was named after American President James Monroe...