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What to Do in Africa

By Anouk Zijlma, About.com Guide to Africa Travel

Africa is the perfect place for a safari, a honeymoon, a beach vacation, a diving vacation and much more. Find out what there is to do in Africa and if you love it as much as I do, perhaps you'll want to stay and work or volunteer there.

  1. Safari in Africa
  2. Work and Volunteer in Africa
  3. Adventure Travel in Africa
  4. Special Interest Travel in Africa

Safari in Africa

Hyena Pups, Southern Africa

Choosing a safari requires some research into what animals you want to see, what country you'd like to visit and how luxurious you want your safari to be. Use the resources below to help you choose the best safari for you. Click on the "Destinations" tab for more detailed information per country.

Work and Volunteer in Africa

A woman and her child were enjoying morning porridge in Nabila Village, Northern Ghana.

If you'd like to work or volunteer in Africa there are plenty of opportunities available.

Adventure Travel in Africa

Africa is an adventure travelers dream. There are plenty of extreme sports to enjoy, adventurous safari options like riding an elephant or camel, you can cycle across Africa, enjoy an overland trip and more.

Special Interest Travel in Africa

Singita Boulders Lodge, Sabi Sands, South Africa

If you're interested in birding, golfing, religious tours, historical tours -- it's all available in Africa. Click on the African vacation planner for a good overall view of what's on offer in Africa.

Anouk Zijlma
Guide since 2005

Anouk Zijlma
Africa Travel Guide

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