Adventure TourismEast AfricaHistorical Sites Lalibela vs Axum: Which Ancient Ethiopian Site Should You Visit First? by Rex Clarke 3 weeks ago written by Rex Clarke Both sites deserve a visit. That is the honest starting point. Lalibela and Axum are two of the most significant historical sites on the African continent, and asking which to … Continue Reading 3 weeks ago 0 comment 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinTelegramEmail
Africa Tourism NewsExplore AfricaNews and InsightsTourism News Visa-Free Travel in Africa (2026): Which Countries Are Open? by Familugba Victor 3 weeks ago written by Familugba Victor Visa-free travel in Africa is no longer just an aspirational policy talking point. In 2026, more African countries than ever before will fully, conditionally, or on-arrival open their doors to … Continue Reading 3 weeks ago 0 comment 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinTelegramEmail
Adventure TourismAfrica Tourism NewsNews and InsightsTourism News How the Diaspora Is Changing African Tourism: What Re-connection Travel Looks Like in 2026 by Oluwafemi Kehinde 3 weeks ago written by Oluwafemi Kehinde In 2024, over 550,000 inbound passengers streamed through Murtala Muhammed International Airport between mid-November and late December alone. 90% of them were Nigerians coming home. Not for work. Not for … Continue Reading 3 weeks ago 0 comment 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinTelegramEmail
Adventure TourismAfrica Tourism NewsExplore AfricaFestivalsNews and InsightsTourism News Ilorin Durbar Tourism: Nigeria’s Multi-Billion Naira Financial Gold Mine Still Left Untapped by Oluwafemi Kehinde 3 weeks ago written by Oluwafemi Kehinde Every year, Ilorin erupts. Over 500 horses thunder through the city’s ancient Jahi route. Drummers turn the air electric. Horsemen in embroidered regalia part crowds that, in 2025, included diplomatic … Continue Reading 3 weeks ago 0 comment 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinTelegramEmail
Adventure TourismTourist AttractionsWest Africa Ivory Coast’s Emerging Surf and Cultural Scene by Adams Moses 3 weeks ago written by Adams Moses At five in the morning, the beach at Assinie is still dark, and the Atlantic is already moving. The groundswell has been building since midnight – long, organised lines from … Continue Reading 3 weeks ago 0 comment 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinTelegramEmail
Adventure TourismTourist AttractionsWest Africa Mali’s Dogon Cliffs: Can You Still Visit, and How to Do It Responsibly by Adams Moses 3 weeks ago written by Adams Moses At the base of a 500-metre sandstone cliff in central Mali, the abandoned dwellings of the Tellem people are embedded in the rock face like wasps’ nests. The Tellem built … Continue Reading 3 weeks ago 0 comment 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinTelegramEmail
Adventure TourismCulture & HeritageWest Africa Benin’s Vodoun Temples and the Case for Serious Religious Cultural Tourism by Adams Moses 3 weeks ago written by Adams Moses Before dawn on 10 January, the sound of drums reaches the beach at Ouidah from several directions at once. By the time the light comes up, the town has been … Continue Reading 3 weeks ago 0 comment 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinTelegramEmail
Adventure TourismEast Africa How to Travel to Ethiopia on a Cultural Immersion Visa by Rex Clarke 3 weeks ago written by Rex Clarke Ethiopia does not issue a cultural immersion visa. What is issued is a standard tourist eVisa, valid for 30 days, applied for online, and processed in 1 to 3 business … Continue Reading 3 weeks ago 0 comment 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinTelegramEmail
Africa Tourism NewsExplore AfricaNews and InsightsTourism News Africa’s Top 10 Fastest-Growing Tourism Markets in 2026: The Countries Rewriting the Arrival Data by Familugba Victor 3 weeks ago written by Familugba Victor Africa pulled in 81 million international tourists in 2025, an 8% jump that no other region matched, according to the UN Tourism World Tourism Barometer (January 2026). That number is … Continue Reading 3 weeks ago 0 comment 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinTelegramEmail
Africa Tourism NewsEcotourismNews and InsightsTourism News Tanzania’s Amani Forest Draws Global Attention as Ecotourism Gains Ground by Familugba Victor 3 weeks ago written by Familugba Victor The Amani Nature Forest Reserve in Tanzania’s Tanga Region continues to captivate international travellers, emerging as a standout destination for those seeking authentic natural experiences beyond the traditional safari circuits. … Continue Reading 3 weeks ago 0 comment 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinTelegramEmail