Africa will undoubtedly take your breath away. Miles and miles of flowing desert, bumpy camel rides and enchanting souks are just a pinch of what’s on offer. Stunning beaches in South Africa, the amazing Lake Malawi and safaris across Kenya are just the start. Don’t believe the naysayers and miss out, this place is magical.

Nkhata Bay, Malawi
Dogon County, Mali
Imlil, Morocco
Marrakech, Morocco
Namibia
Cape Town, South Africa
Cape Town 2, South Africa
Johannesburg, South Africa
Zanzibar, Tanzania
The Gambia

Backpacking in Africa is something every traveller should do at some point in their lives. It has a reputation for being difficult, even dangerous at times, though this isn’t the real Africa. As long as you take the precautions you would take in any other destination then there’s nothing to worry about, just a lot of fun to be had! Countries like Morocco can give you every possible travel experience within relatively small distances. One minute you can be out in the Sahara, the next on the beach and then up in the mountains. As you work through the continent you will travel through safari lands, across beautiful lakes and meet fantastic people.

Whatever you look for in a backpacking trip Africa can provide it. The difference is that it remains relatively untouched compared to other more visited continents like Asia and South America. If you’re looking for an authentic experience whilst still seeing stunning sights, sampling white sands and enjoying a wide variety of activities then you can’t go wrong…

It’s always worth having the Lonely Planet Guides to take with you so you’ve got easy access to all the best tips: