Where to go in Africa: 7 destinations for a dream trip

Africa is a continent that fascinates with its unique beauty, diversity of nature, and cultural characteristics. This is a place where ancient traditions and modern realities meet, where vast deserts, tropical forests, majestic mountains, and wide savannas create incredible landscapes.

Traveling to Africa is an opportunity to immerse yourself in an atmosphere of adventure, learn more about the history of the continent, and meet incredible animals in their natural environment. Lonely Planet has revealed the 7 best destinations for exploring the continent.

Walking along the Nile

All the historical romance and melancholy of ancient Egypt can be found on a trip along the Nile. You can choose a traditional felucca boat with white sails or relax aboard a cruise ship equipped with a swimming pool. Experts advise to head north to desert cities.

In Kom Ombo, you can learn about the ancient Egyptian calendar and the history of the pharaohs, and in Edfu, where the great temple of Horus is located. Staying in Luxor, you will see Karnak, the most famous temple in the country, and the Valley of the Kings. The gateway for traveling along the Nile to the north is Aswan, which is well-connected to the main hubs of Cairo and Luxor by air, rail, and road.

Large animal migration in Kenya and Tanzania

The Great Migration on the savannah plains of the Serengeti in Tanzania and the Masai Mara in Kenya is one of nature's last truly wild spectacles. Following instincts honed over thousands of years, herds of nearly two million wildebeest and zebras seem to move as one, following the rains and grasslands in an endless search for survival, all the while being pursued by predators. You can also plunge into the legendary East African safari.

The best time to witness the Great Migration is from April to October, although different stages can occur throughout the year.

Cape Town and the Garden Route, South Africa

A stay in Cape Town naturally combines with a visit to the neighboring wine regions. It's worth taking a scenic drive along the famous Garden Route, which begins in Mossel Bay, 380 km east of Cape Town, and continues eastward. Here you can explore the strip of beaches, lagoons, and forests around the city of Knysna.

Morocco

The Ait Bougmez Valley in Morocco is a world away from the chaos and bustle of the souks of Marrakech. Here, traditional village life is combined with trekking trails, including a three-day trek across the M'Goune mountain range to Ait Ali N'Ito. Visit the Sunday market of Tabanta, enjoy village life, or hike to the seasonal Lake Izugar on the eastern edge of the valley. The 57-kilometer M'Goun Traverse can be divided into three days, with the last night in Aït Ali N'Ito, or continue directly to the village of Imlil.

Exploring the High Atlas Mountains with a local guide will contribute to a deeper cultural experience, especially in villages where Amazigh languages are spoken.

Boat safari through the Okavango in Botswana

The Okavango Delta is one of the most amazing places on our planet. Located in the Kalahari Desert, this delta is famous for its rich biodiversity. It is here, among the endless expanses of water and vegetation, that many wild animals live, which can be observed during an exciting boat safari.

Pro tip: plan to visit from May to September, when the water level is ideal for safaris.

Cruise between the islands of Cape Verde

Each island in Cape Verde is a world unto itself. On the island of Fogo, there are signs of volcanic activity everywhere: on black sand beaches, in lava fields around abandoned villages, and in agricultural lands where the best vineyards of the archipelago grow on fertile soil.

Boa Vista, on the other hand, resembles a strange collision of the Sahara and the Caribbean, with a dried-up interior that features the windy dunes of the Viana Desert and golden beaches washed by the sea. The other inhabited islands of Cape Verde (nine in total) are dotted with diverse landscapes that will provide an incredible experience.

Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe

Victoria Falls is one of the most amazing natural wonders of the world, attracting thousands of tourists every year. Located on the Zambezi River, on the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe, this waterfall impresses with its grandeur and beauty. Its width is more than 1.7 kilometers and its height is 108 meters. When the water falls from such a height, a thick water cloud is formed, which can be seen from afar.

Hwange is the country's largest national park, covering 14,650 square kilometers of wilderness with mopane forests and palm-dotted plains, home to the African Big Five: lions, buffalo, leopards, elephants, and rhinos.

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