South Africa or Portugal I’m planning a solo trip for 15-21 days in April or May and I’m trying to decide between two possible itineraries: Portugal – I’m interested in the idea of exploring Porto and Lisbon, and I’m drawn to the historical charm, city vibes, and some scenic day trips in Portugal. Then, I’d head to Greece for a mix of culture, history, and maybe some re…

A sinkhole on a farm leads to the discovery of the biggest dry cave system in South Africa: Armageddon Cave (2015) submitted by /u/crumpuppet

In Africa, Danger Slithers Through Homes and Fields Venomous snakes bite millions of people worldwide each year, killing at least 120,000. Many of them are poor people in rural areas of Africa without easy access to treatment.

South Africa In May 2024 I stayed in Cape Town, and Timbavati, Kreuger National Park Private Reserve. I went this past May for 15 days traveling from South Africa all the way to Victoria Falls. I loved Africa so much I’m going back this year to East Africa and the Serengeti. Here are my favorite shots. Stellenbosch Winery in South Africa 2.- 6 Timbavati Kreuger Nation…

Africa trip advice Hi, I am planning a trip to Uganda to do the mountain gorilla trek and a chimpanzee trek as well(on top of the classic safaris in Kenya) and wanted to know if anyone has done the treks previously and what they thought. My big question is how do they keep you safe? And are the gorillas/chimps aggressive? Suppose not much I could do if they decide…

Tips to see the Great migration in Africa My partner and I are planning to watch the Great Migration in Aug 2025. Any advice on the local African tour agencies or operators we should pursue? We are not looking for anything super luxury. Just looking for something midrange. submitted by /u/travel4lyf

Help with evisa(short term visitor visa) for South Africa from Uk I am applying for Evisa from UK for South Africa and I have read somewhere the bank statements need to be stamped However, both my banks dont do that. Should I just stick to what I have since I have no other option?? Also, should I include a cover letter in additional documents explaining it? Please suggest submitted by /u/Plenty-Impress…

Tuthill’s Carbon Fiber Porsche Rally Car Was Built For Africa But Loves The Snow In New Hampshire Is a vintage Porsche any good at rallying? Are you silly? An old Porsche drives great at normal everyday speeds, but it really comes into its own at full send, opposite lock, sliding sideways. Porsche wasn’t convinced that the 911 would ever be a proper competition car when it was first built in 1964, but after a… Read more…

We spent a month in South Africa for our honeymoon. And we’d do it again. Wife and I did a month in South Africa for our honeymoon this September. Covered the Western Cape, Kruger, and Garden Route with a total of 3 rental cars and 2 domestic flights. Excluding international flights, we spent $3500 per person for accom, food, activities. It was honestly the best decision we could’ve made. The whole country was just o…

Strategy of Recruiting Cheap Militiamen Backfires in Africa By arming civilians who are poorly trained and have little to no respect for human rights, the military in Burkina Faso has brought the West African nation to the brink of civil war.

Rwanda Aims To Host Formula 1 In Africa For The First Time In Over 30 Years The current breakdown of F1 Grands Prix by continent is pretty astonishing for its noticeable gap. Nine races are held in Asia, eight in Europe, five in North America, and one each in South America and Australia. Africa remains the only habitable continent on the planet to not host an F1 race in over 30 years. The… Read more…

2 Week South Africa Trip + Cairo Layover Advice Hi there! My wife and I are getting ready for a full 2 week trip in South Africa with a layover in Cairo on the way back. We are 99% planned. Fully DIY. This is our first trip of this magnitude so we welcome any advice. Things we are concerned about: Driving on the other side of the road / driving from Hoedspruit to Johannesburg. Will we actual…

Cozy Room at Lodge on Lake overlooking Island Lake – Wilderness, South Africa submitted by /u/RestlessCuriosity

Solo travel through parts of North Africa, 2024, report and images submitted by /u/ygrittediaz

Travel to Africa – Should we go with a tour? Me and my best friend are both females want to visit Africa in 2025 (Both in mid 20). None of us have been to Africa continent before so we are still deciding which country to visit. Since we only have 10 days, we are thinking to just visit 2 countries and our top choices would be South Africa and Namibia (idk if 10 days are enough). I am not su…

Biden Opens the Only Trip of His Presidency to Sub-Saharan Africa The president stopped in Cape Verde on his way to Angola, where he will highlight American commitment to Africa in the economic competition against China.

Biden’s Visit to Africa Will Focus on History and Economic Hope In Angola on likely his last overseas trip in office, the president will tour a slavery museum and spotlight a rail corridor that is part of his administration’s strategy in the region.

How Corruption Became a Family Business – A mini-documentary on the Corruption scandal in South Africa submitted by /u/MariusAndersen

Love Never Lies South Africa on netflix I’m on the first episode and this is wild. It’s an absurd format. They bring in couples, then ask them wild questions, they lose money if they lie and gain money if they tell the truth. Then they split them off into different houses with people who are chosen to be temptations. The questions asked are wild. The first question asked, did you sle…

Critique My Africa Trip I’m looking to plan an Africa trip for my family (3 brothers 30 years old, 2 parents in late 60s). Here’s what I’ve planned: Leave mid September Fly into Nairobi and quickly transfer to Kilamanjaro Airport 6 Days guided hiking to Kilamanjaro (link) Fly Kilamanjaro to Kigali, Rwanda 4 Day Gorilla & Golden Monkey tour in Rwanda (link) Fly Kigali,…