The most dynamic colorful continent of the World, with it´s vast lands, rich culture and the beautiful people.
Breathtaking Landscapes
One of the top reasons to travel to Africa is simply it´s breathtaking landscapes across the continent, from vast desert lands to green forest in the Central of Africa to tropical beaches on small islands along the coast. If you are into nature, you can truly take your time within hidden gems of different countries and explore their landscapes at ease. Cape Verde for example provides a great option of mountain views, green valleys and beautiful beaches all in around the islands.
A great way to escape a busy life and not worry to much.... and there is so much to discover around in these vast places which you might encounter some wildlife passing from a distance.
There are also dynamic town cities where you can drink on top of a rooftop bar above the terraces in Cape Town or wander the colorful spice markets of Pemba and Zanzibar.
Rich Culture
When travelling to Africa you can´t miss out on the diversity of Culture in different countries, which is filled with rhythm and music. A melting pot of many fascinating cultures forming a continent that is rich in cultures that go back thousands of years.With differences in languages, expression and dialects but all quite colorful and unique in it´s way.
From music, dance and art, to distinct customs, you’ll get the chance to meet local communities, you’ll get the time actually spend with the locals In Tanzania you can learn about several different tribes about their history and culture and actually spent time within the remote villages.
Delicious Food
Africa has on if the richest diversities in food culture from North to South, from slow cooked stews, to fresh fish plates along the several coasts, to pounded yam or slow cooked ugali vegetable stews in East Africa.
You will be able to discover different flavors and truly make those taste buds flow.
Food staples in several African regions include cassava and plantains which are a multidimensional food of themselves. Plantains can be fried, baked, mashed, and used as an ingredient in many other dishes. Starchy foods are also made from the fermented cassava roots and are then served alongside meats. Stews are quite popular all over the continent with a variety of types, from spinach stew and peanut stew to vegetable stew.
On a trip to Tanzania or Malawi you can learn cooking of traditional meals, all while staying within a local village, visit the local food markets.
Sense of authentic travel
If you have a sense of authentic travel and have a bit of sense of adventure, then travelling to Africa is a must providing an authentic all-round experience. Not only are you forced to slow down when travelling through Africa, you truly get the chance to learn about areas and cultures that have pride in maintaining their areas as it as been for centuries. When you are truly travelling for an authentic experience it is important to adjust and experience the natural rhythms of these places.
When staying in certain small villages in Malawi you might not have the luxury and shops close by but you do have authentic products that you can purchase directly from the people of the villages, and sometimes you might have to be creative with the limitations that certain areas have taking you out of a comfort zones.
Old history and storytelling
Did you know that Tanzania has one of the earliest human remains found.
Africa has one the the oldest history and storytelling, so if you love to learn about the history and stories of different places you will certainly be enriched with storytelling when visiting Africa both at historical sights or while in conversation with local people in villages.
