trip to South Africa, Zambia and Botswana I just spent 2 weeks in the southern regions of africa touring with Contiki and absolutely loved it! We packed so much in whilst also still getting to see and experience such a beautiful corner of the earth. As a young traveller, Contiki was great! I made friends from all over the world and got to explore new places in a very safe and easy envir…

Can South Africa’s Opposition Parties Break Through? A record 51 parties are competing to unseat the long-ruling African National Congress in the national election on Wednesday. Here’s why it won’t be easy.

South Africa’s Black Elites Sour on the President They Championed In pivotal elections on Wednesday, President Cyril Ramaphosa and his African National Congress party are struggling to keep the support of Black middle- and upper-class voters.

Is the view of Africa from Tarifa, Spain worth it to go out of my way for? Hello! I am traveling to Spain in early October. I will be spending only few days in and around Seville. I noticed it’s not TOO far from Tarifa. Something about seeing the mountains of Africa across the strait from Tarifa is SO intriguing to me. But am I overhyping it? I only have a few days in Seville, so if you think there’s something much bet…

Need advice on selecting a place to visit in North Africa. Hi! I’d like to travel to somewhere in North Africa because I like the food and I like pretty mosques and the sort. Here is what I am looking for Walkability: I prefer taking in the sights on foot. So I’m looking for cities that are walkable. This is a priority. Public Transport: For large cities, I’d like to select a city with a good public tr…

Traveling Africa with minimal “tour guides” I’m planning a trip to africa (specifically uganda and tanzania maybe more) as a lone man and I’m wondering about how much tourist companies are needed. Ive always preferred a more independent, flexible travel regiment rather than using tour guides or companies, but with africa it seems a little different in that guides and whatnot seem more nec…

South Africa, With Elections, Is Becoming Something New The country is in the midst of another complex transformation.

South Africa lodge question Two friends and I are planning a trip to South Africa to stay at a lodge near Kruger for a week. Price and accommodations for 3 separate beds are the main criteria. Bush walks are a plus so it doesn’t have to be a big 5 reserve as long as a big 5 game drive is available which most offer. I have narrowed it down to Kingfisher Creek, Phelwana, or …

The Deadly Prelude to South Africa’s First Free Elections The vote in 1994 was a time of hope — but in the weeks before, the country came close to the abyss. A photographer remembers what he witnessed.

South Africa visa. Indian citizen applying from India. I am trying to apply for a South Africa visa. I have read a lot of horror stories and was wondering if I should just do it through VFS. Any Indian citizens from India had success with applying for an eVisa? Travel is from 9th to 13th July from Kenya (first part of trip) submitted by /u/CabinetVivid4769

Africa Inc is ready to roar Its businesses are expanding across the continent

Africa Inc is ready to roar Its businesses are expanding across the continent

Millions of Girls in Africa Will Miss HPV Shots After Merck Production Problem The company has told countries that it can supply only 18.8 million of the 29.6 million doses it was contracted to deliver this year.

Drought Pushes Millions Into ‘Acute Hunger’ in Southern Africa The disaster, intensified by El Niño, is devastating communities across several countries, killing crops and livestock and sending food prices soaring.

The House Pushes for a TikTok ban, and Southern Africa Faces a Food Crisis Plus, a brazen gold heist.

Help picking destinations in Africa! My fiance and I are honeymooning in Africa. We have tentatively planned for Kenya (Lamu, Lake Naivasha), Tanzania (Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar) and Zambia, with Zambia being a definite because we will be visiting a friend who lives there. After doing a bit more research, I am wondering whether we should opt for Rwanda or Uganda instead of eithe…

Uganda and Rwanda, the pearls of Africa submitted by /u/Obsidienne96

i Ran the Entire Length of Africa. Last episode of a British guy running from Cape Town to Tunisia submitted by /u/oskiii

Luno Among First Crypto Firms to Receive South Africa License Regulators in the country have said they plan to authorize up to 60 digital asset firms by April.

Going to South Africa safely Hello everyone my wife and I are interested in going to South Africa in September or October and have started doing some research. A lot of the things I see on Reddit make it sound incredibly unsafe especially Johannesburg but when googling the results come up that it’s relatively safe but to use caution. Does anyone have any personal experience…