Tag: african travel

What It's Like To ... Be A Travel Creator from The Gambia

Ibrahim Gano documents his travels without the gloss and pomp of typical travel vlogging, all from a Gambian perspective.

arts culture

April 9, 2025

Kenya Breaks Down Travel Barriers for African Passport Holders

In a landmark policy shift, Kenya will allow most African citizens to enter without advance approval, signaling growing momentum for continent-wide mobility.

news

January 23, 2025

Controversy Trails Reversal of UAE Visa Ban on Nigerian Travelers

Applying for the new visa will cost Nigerians an initial $400 as well as a $10,000 bank balance to obtain a document verification number, a requirement the UAE government reportedly says they are not aware of.

news

July 17, 2024

Pineapple on Pizza, Race & Debt: OkayAfrica Readers Share Their Experiences of Culture Shock

In response to a callout, Africans who have moved to countries outside of the continent list the things that stood out to them the most when moving through a different culture.

culture

June 26, 2024

Why Is It Still so Difficult to Travel within Africa?

While some progress has been made to ease travel within Africa in the last few years, there's still so much more that needs to be done to connect the continent.

countries

May 28, 2024