Planning a travel to Africa seems to be freaking, Africa has been known for wars, diseases, and poverty, and this often causes people to dismiss Africa as a travel destination.Africa is a beautiful continent rich in various cultures and diversity. Planning a travel to Africa needs important travel tips to know before going, from the places to go, where to stay, and what to wear, plus many other travel tips that will help people to enjoy their travel to Africa.Africa, the world’s most diverse continent, despite being the second largest continent in the world, with no fewer than 54 independent countries, yet African countries rarely take place in people’s dream destination. The main reason for travelers to visit Africa is the African safari or to climb Kilimanjaro. As long as Africa has prolific wildlife viewing opportunities and one of the seven summits, there are so many more reasons why travel Africa.There are many places to discover and to visit in Africa, as well as different attractions to enjoy. Tourists around the world will be fascinated by the beauty of African countries from the north to the south and from the east to the west. Here below some of the great things to do and to discover while traveling Africa.

1. Beautiful beaches

The magical beaches will complete any travel to Africa. The Eastern and Southern African seasides are the best places full of activities such as snorkeling and scuba diving, some of the best coral reefs in the world, a morning stroll, observing the sunset, and spending hours in the sea.South Africa's Western Cape offering to the sun seeker mostly desolate beaches with silky white sand. At the same time, Mozambique and her islands, Zanzibar, glorious Seychelles, and inviting Mauritius to serve as amazing warm water options, be it for a family holiday, honeymoon or romantic wedding you're after.

2. Energetic cities

Africa gathers ancient and cosmopolitan towns; from Morocco to South Africa, there is much to talk about those famous cities of Africa.

2.1 Morocco

Morocco is among the countries the most visited in Africa. Morocco is a country where African, Arab, and European cultures are liked. It is the closest point of contact to Europe for Africa as a continent.Exploring Marrakesh city, a medieval city that goes back to the Berber empire. The blooming markets evoke images of Disney’s Aladdin and the magic carpet.

2.2 South Africa

Meanwhile, South Africa’s Cape Town is a modern cosmopolitan city with a rich cultural heritage and history. The beautiful city with wonderful nature, in addition to its regeneration of industrial districts, Dutch, Malay and British influenced architecture and historical buildingsIf you want to experience an unforgettable travel, there is no better than South Africa; a modern destination while sustaining the wilderness of Africa, from Kruger National park to Phinda and Shamwari. South Africa offers amazing landscapes for photographers and adventurers. South Africa is often the hosting city of the world's international events, such as the Soccer world cup and Rugby world cup. There are many to discover and experience in South Africa, and you'll surely enjoy your travel to South Africa.

2.3 African safari

A travel to Africa means the wildlife safari expedition, discovering the wildebeest migration in Kenya and Tanzania, or glide along with hippos and crocodiles in a traditional canoe in Botswana's Okavango Delta. Search for the Big 5 in South Africa’s Kruger National Park or Serengeti National Park in Tanzania; one among the greatest national parks in the world. Walk with gorillas in Uganda, or track endangered rhino species by foot in Namibia. An African safari is the most important attraction not to miss if you plan to visit Africa.

2.4 Mount Kilimanjaro

Mount Kilimanjaro a natural wonder, and it's the symbol of Tanzania's freedom. The glaciers are going away; when the Kilimanjaro appeared before 150 years ago, its cone was covered in thick ice; however, today, 90% of that ice disappeared.

2.5 Geological wonders

Visiting the highest sand dunes in the Namib desert. Witnessing the largest and most powerful waterfall in the world, Victoria Falls in Zambia/Zimbabwe, and exploring the abundant water of the Okavango Delta in Botswana.Discovering the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site of the world's largest unbroken, un-flooded volcanic caldera, or even stopover at Fish River Canyon, the second largest river canyon in the world (after the Grand Canyon).

3. Fascinating culture

Africa has a diversity of cultures. With so much to reveal, there are more and more possibilities to learn something new and explore old traditions. The Masai Mara tribes of Kenya and Tanzania are wild warriors who still follow a nomadic lifestyle. At the same time, heavy Arab influence is still very much prevalent in the countries of North Africa. Music plays a significant part in many African cultures as well and is usually interlinked with traditional customs, religious beliefs, and important rituals.

4. Activities

Whatever your preference of activity, a travel to Africa will offer several activities to experience. The leisure of rock climbing, hiking, or shark cage diving, Gorilla trekking in Uganda's Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and Rwanda’s Virunga Mountains remains a favorite list of activities for most. Off-road safaris in trans-frontier parks, seeking out rock art in the Cederberg, tracking wildlife on foot in National Parks, bungee jumping at Bloukrans on South Africa’s Garden Route, there are lots of activities to enjoy in Africa.

Conclusion

A travel to Africa is a destination that suits all pockets and budgets; you'll be surprised by how affordable accommodation and meals are. If you are planning a travel to destination Africa, whatever your country's destination is, don’t forget to find out the most important travel tips to experience an unforgettable trip.

Originally published on Live Positively.