Travel

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

The Magic Lake is a lake located in Wadi El Hitan in Fayoum. It overlooks sand dunes and provides the opportunity to witness sunsets. The lake is named the Magic Lake because it changes its colors several times a day depending on the time of year and the amount of sunlight it receives in Fayoum, Egypt, on October 5, 2014.
Travel

How to Holiday in North Africa This December

Mild and sunny December days are the perfect companion to exploring the Sahara’s oases and cities.

A Lodge in the Kruger Private Reserves area in the Northeast of South Africa.
News

How to Holiday in Southern Africa this December

From guided culinary tours to safari experiences, and even the likelihood of encountering snow, we’ve got you covered.

A man wearing a yellow floral shit is seen dancing with a blue whistle in his mouth amidst a group of other dancers.
Culture

Amidst an Economic Crisis, is Detty December Going to be Different This Year?

The state of the economy in popular end-of-year celebration locations like Ghana and Nigeria has affected the scale of events, pushing people to focus on smaller, more intimate gatherings.

Travel creator and filmmaker Tayo Aina says to let go of preconceived notions while setting out to explore.
Travel

Nine Things Tayo Aina Says You Should Know About Traveling Across the Continent Right Now

Travel filmmaker Tayo Aina shares his top tips and insights for exploring Africa, from must-visit destinations to breaking free from generic travel experiences.

An Airbus A330-343 (9XR-WP) from RwandAir is on her way to land at Zaventem airport (Brussels airport) on June 13; 2023 in Diegem, Belgium.
News

Only Four African Countries Are Offering Visa-Free Entrance to All Africans

The majority of intra-Africa travel requires a visa, underlining the hassle for Africans to travel within the continent.

People on a beach on Egypt’s North Coast, dotted by white umbrellas in front of a turquoise blue sea.
Travel

Where to Summer in North Africa

North Africa’s Mediterranean coastline is bustling with ancient port cities, a blend of cultures, and dreamlike beaches.

Woman holding Kenyan flag in the shape of a card
Kenya

Kenya’s “Visa-Free” Policy is Technically Still a Visa

Less than two weeks into the East African country’s "visa-free" policy, travelers are finding the experience more complicated than expected.

A serious adult black male on his way to a work meeting in London. He is admiring the beautiful streets of London while walking. In his hands, he is carrying a smartphone and a tablet. He looks serious. The weather is nice and sunny. He looks focused.
News

Why Nigerians Are Still Flocking to Universities in the U.K.

Despite the numerous challenges they face, including unfavorable immigration laws and rising tuition costs, Nigerians make up one of the largest demographics of international students in the U.K.

Seven Things You Need to Know About Traveling in Africa on an African Passport
Travel

Seven Things You Need to Know About Traveling in Africa on an African Passport

The dream of visa-free travel in Africa for Africans is still a dream, but it's changing. Here's what you should know.

Watch The First Episode of Nasty C’s Web Series ‘My Journey’
Travel

Watch The First Episode of Nasty C’s Web Series ‘My Journey’

Follow Nasty C on his adventures in Nigeria.

Travel Diary: How Hakeem Adam Fell In Love with Maputo In 10 Days
Travel

Travel Diary: How Hakeem Adam Fell In Love with Maputo In 10 Days

An OkayAfrica contributor revels in all things art and architecture in Maputo, Mozambique.

The Lagos Motorbike Taxi Drivers Who Survived Boko Haram
News

The Lagos Motorbike Taxi Drivers Who Survived Boko Haram

Many displaced by the insurgency have found a new role as okada drivers in Lagos

OkayAfrica's Mini-Guide to Salvador
Featured

OkayAfrica's Mini-Guide to Salvador

What to see, do and eat in Brazil's blackest city.

Tips for First-Time Solo Travelers
Travel

Tips for First-Time Solo Travelers

The Catch Me if You Can creator tells us how to plan for that first trip.

This Tour Guide Is Revealing Paris' Unspoken Black History One Walk at a Time
Travel

This Tour Guide Is Revealing Paris' Unspoken Black History One Walk at a Time

Meet the man who wants to make you discover Black Paris.

How One Senegalese City Plans to Cash in on its History, Heritage and Culture
Culture

How One Senegalese City Plans to Cash in on its History, Heritage and Culture

What's stopping us from unleashing the Bilbao effect on African cities?

Dakar Lives Is the Startup On a Mission To Show You the Real Senegal
Travel

Dakar Lives Is the Startup On a Mission To Show You the Real Senegal

We chat with Dakar Lives co-founder, Olivia Codou Ndiaye, about how the platform is revolutionizing tourism in Senegal.