Planning a trip to southern Africa? Wondering how to make it happen? Find out the best (and cheapest!) way to explore the continent on a budget! The writers from The World Pursuit are here to share budget tips for how to get around Southern Africa with a few different transportation options.
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7 Common Myths About Traveling Africa Dispelled
In this guest post, Kristin Addis from Be My Travel Muse breaks down the seven most common myths about traveling around Africa. Relying on her years of experience on the continent, Kristin proves that Africa is not just a beautiful destination but one that is safe, accessible, and budget friendly!
South Africa Travel Guide
Offering amazing safaris, rugged mountains, world-class wineries, an endless coastline, and lively cities like Cape Town, South Africa is a magical destination that is often overlooked by budget travelers. Annexed by the Dutch and British before gaining independence in 1931, South Africa struggled with apartheid from 1948 all the way until 1990. The remnants of […]
How to Travel Around South Africa
Last Updated: 3/9/23 | March 9th, 2023 Kristin Addis from Be My Travel Muse is an expert on on solo female travel. It’s an important topic I can’t adequately cover, so I brought her in to share her advice. In this post, she shares her advice on traveling South Africa. When I started planning my […]
How to Stay Safe in South Africa
Last Updated: 2/27/24 | February 27th, 2024 Each month, Kristin Addis from Be My Travel Muse writes a guest column featuring tips and advice on solo female travel. It’s an important topic I can’t adequately cover, so I brought in an expert to share her advice. Here, she’s sharing safety tips for South Africa. At […]
Reader Story: How Helen Successfully Traveled and Volunteered Around Africa
When it comes to backpacking, Africa has a bad reputation. Stereotypes have led people to view the continent as unsafe and difficult to navigate – which is hardly the case. While Africa may be rough around the edges, Helen proves that it is easily manageable for the intrepid traveler!
10 Books that Will Inspire You to Visit Africa
In this guest post, Cameron and Natasha from The World Pursuit share their favorite books about Africa. Insightful, inspiring, heartbreaking, and everything in between, these books will tempt you to book a trip to the continent so you can see first-hand just how extraordinary it is!
How to Travel Around Africa
Last update: 7/8/22 | July 8th, 2022 Africa is a massive continent known for its exotic animal encounters, dramatic landscapes, world-class beaches, and rich cultural traditions that vary from region to region. It’s a continent few explore in-depth (there are 54 countries here after all), yet one that always seems to captivate anyone who visits. […]
The 12 Best Things to Do in South Africa
Last Updated: 3/6/24 | March 6th, 2024 South Africa is famous for its stunning landscapes, incredible wildlife, award-winning wineries, beautiful beaches, and lively and cosmopolitan cities. I’ve been to the country twice and always leave wanting more. There’s something deeply special about this place. Stretching over 2,800 kilometers (1,700 miles) and home to 59 million […]
10 Epic Films to Inspire You to Visit Africa
Posted: 9/26/17 | September 26th, 2017 In this guest post, Natasha and Cameron from The World Pursuit, who spent a year driving around the continent, share their favorite films about Africa. (I’ve seen some of them. They are really good!!) For us, learning about where you are in the world is an essential part of traveling. […]
How to Safari in East Africa
Last Updated: 7/17/23 | July 17th, 2023 Kenya and Tanzania, both great safari options in East Africa, are destinations I have long wanted to visit. And I’m not alone. Many of you have asked about these places too. So, I invited Mark Wiens of Migrationology to share his experience and tips on how to travel […]
Six of the Greatest Safaris in Africa
No visit to Africa would be complete without going on safari. Learn about some of the best safaris on the continent and what you can expect when you head out into the bush to search for some of the most amazing animals on the planet!