continent dotted with beautiful landscapes and countless ethnic groups. Hence,
it is almost impossible to select activities to do when travelling around the
continent. As such, Jumua Travel has come up with six exciting activities to
spice up your African travel experience.
Relax on a
beach
A wonderful and thrilling encounter awaits the beach-lover on
Africa’s coastlines. It offers the traveller everything from budget huts in
Zanzibar to luxurious private islands in the Seychelles. You can go surfing or
go diving with great white sharks.
Hike a mountain
There are
so many mountains options for the mountain enthusiast. The obvious choices are
Mount Kilimanjaro, Mount Kenya and Mount Cameroun among others. You can conquer
any of them by climbing with your travel companions. It is fun all the way to
the peak and when you arrive at the zenith, you are rewarded with an everlasting
and picturesque view of the city. It is a sight to behold!
Shop in
local markets
Want to see the real African street life? Then do not
fail to visit an African market. You will get an authentic insight into a
country’s culture, local economy and food. It also offers photo opportunities.
Additionally, ensure you hone your bargaining skills and discover the fun side
of shopping in an African market. Some of the biggest markets in the continent
are Maasai Market in Nairobi, Makola Market, Accra and Onitsha Market, Anambra
etc.
Attend a festival
Africans love to celebrate. They
commemorate their own rites of passage, religious festivals, and local harvests.
There’s generally music, dance and food. For tourists, there are several large
festivals and cultural events that happen annually, where you can enjoy film,
poetry, drama and music in an organised setting. Some of the festivals include
Lake Of Stars in Malawi, Cape Town International Jazz Festival, Vic Falls
Carnival, Zimbabwe and Bushfire festival in Malawi.
Discover the
continent’s history
There are so many destinations where you can learn
about Africa’s rich history. For example, 5,000 years ago, the Egyptians were
already busy building monuments and tombs that still stand today. The slave
trade left its mark on the coasts of both East and West Africa. So, wherever you
visit in the continent, there is something new to learn.
Go on
safari
Going on a wildlife safari is one of the main reasons people
travel to Africa. East and Southern Africa have the most popular safari
destinations. In East Africa, you can witness the annual migration of millions
of wildebeest and Southern Africa offers plenty of opportunities for spotting
the Big Five.
