Forget everything you think you know about Africa. This isn’t a singular country, but a continent whispering promises of adventure. Imagine yourself trekking through lush rainforests, navigating deserts, or witnessing the awe-inspiring Great Migration. Over 2,000 languages and cultures weave a unique tapestry across 54 vibrant nations. Keep reading to unlock the door to your next unforgettable African adventure.
| Number | Country | Population | Region |
| 1 | Nigeria | 206 139 589.00 | Western Africa |
| 2 | Ethiopia | 114 963 588.00 | Eastern Africa |
| 3 | Egypt | 102 334 404.00 | Northern Africa |
| 4 | DR Congo | 89 561 403.00 | Middle Africa |
| 5 | Tanzania | 59 734 218.00 | Eastern Africa |
| 6 | South Africa | 59 308 690.00 | Southern Africa |
| 7 | Kenya | 53 771 296.00 | Eastern Africa |
| 8 | Uganda | 45 741 007.00 | Eastern Africa |
| 9 | Algeria | 43 851 044.00 | Northern Africa |
| 10 | Sudan | 43 849 260.00 | Northern Africa |
| 11 | Morocco | 36 910 560.00 | Northern Africa |
| 12 | Angola | 32 866 272.00 | Middle Africa |
| 13 | Mozambique | 31 255 435.00 | Eastern Africa |
| 14 | Ghana | 31 072 940.00 | Western Africa |
| 15 | Madagascar | 27 691 018.00 | Eastern Africa |
| 16 | Cameroon | 26 545 863.00 | Middle Africa |
| 17 | Côte d’Ivoire | 26 378 274.00 | Western Africa |
| 18 | Niger | 24 206 644.00 | Western Africa |
| 19 | Burkina Faso | 20 903 273.00 | Western Africa |
| 20 | Mali | 20 250 833.00 | Western Africa |
| 21 | Malawi | 19 129 952.00 | Eastern Africa |
| 22 | Zambia | 18 383 955.00 | Eastern Africa |
| 23 | Senegal | 16 743 927.00 | Western Africa |
| 24 | Chad | 16 425 864.00 | Middle Africa |
| 25 | Somalia | 15 893 222.00 | Eastern Africa |
| 26 | Zimbabwe | 14 862 924.00 | Eastern Africa |
| 27 | Guinea | 13 132 795.00 | Western Africa |
| 28 | Rwanda | 12 952 218.00 | Eastern Africa |
| 29 | Benin | 12 123 200.00 | Western Africa |
| 30 | Burundi | 11 890 784.00 | Eastern Africa |
| 31 | Tunisia | 11 818 619.00 | Northern Africa |
| 32 | South Sudan | 11 193 725.00 | Eastern Africa |
| 33 | Togo | 8 278 724.00 | Western Africa |
| 34 | Sierra Leone | 7 976 983.00 | Western Africa |
| 35 | Libya | 6 871 292.00 | Northern Africa |
| 36 | Congo | 5 518 087.00 | Middle Africa |
| 37 | Liberia | 5 057 681.00 | Western Africa |
| 38 | Central African Republic | 4 829 767.00 | Middle Africa |
| 39 | Mauritania | 4 649 658.00 | Western Africa |
| 40 | Eritrea | 3 546 421.00 | Eastern Africa |
| 41 | Namibia | 2 540 905.00 | Southern Africa |
| 42 | Gambia | 2 416 668.00 | Western Africa |
| 43 | Botswana | 2 351 627.00 | Southern Africa |
| 44 | Gabon | 2 225 734.00 | Middle Africa |
| 45 | Lesotho | 2 142 249.00 | Southern Africa |
| 46 | Guinea-Bissau | 1 968 001.00 | Western Africa |
| 47 | Equatorial Guinea | 1 402 985.00 | Middle Africa |
| 48 | Mauritius | 1 271 768.00 | Eastern Africa |
| 49 | Eswatini | 1 160 164.00 | Southern Africa |
| 50 | Djibouti | 988 000.00 | Eastern Africa |
| 51 | Comoros | 869 601.00 | Eastern Africa |
| 52 | Cabo Verde | 555 987.00 | Western Africa |
| 53 | Sao Tome & Principe | 219 159.00 | Middle Africa |
| 54 | Seychelles | 98 347.00 | Eastern Africa |
Which country is the richest in Africa?
- NIGERIA – THE RICHEST COUNTRY IN AFRICA (GDP: $446.543 Billion)
- SOUTH AFRICA (GDP: $358.839 Billion)
- EGYPT (GDP: $302.256 Billion)
- ALGERIA (GDP: $172.781 Billion)
- MOROCCO (GDP: $119,04 Billion)
- KENYA (GDP: $99,246 Billion)
Which country is the first country in Africa?
Ethiopia is Africa’s oldest independent country and its second largest in terms of population (over 110 million people).
Top Poorest Countries in Africa 2020
- Ethiopia (GDP Per Capita $783)
- Mozambique (GDP Per Capita $519)
- Somalia (GDP Per Capita $478)
- Democratic Republic of Congo (GDP Per Capita $448.7)
- Madagascar (GDP Per Capita $415.32)
- Malawi (GDP Per Capita $402.400)
- Niger (GDP Per Capita $400)
- Liberia (GDP Per Capita $360)
Safest Places to Visit in Africa
- Rwanda. Rwanda is arguably the safest country in Africa, which is immediately apparent upon arrival in the relaxed and sophisticated capital Kigali. …
- Botswana
- Mauritius
- Namibia
- Seychelles
- Ethiopia
- Morocco
- Lesotho
What’s are the top 3 dangerous country in Africa?
- Somalia,
- South Sudan and
- Central African Republic (CAR)
The rank is based on current economical, political, governmental situation and crime statistics according to the Global Peace Index
Does Africa continent have snow?
Snow is an almost annual occurrence on some of the mountains of South Africa.
Snowfall is also a regular occurrence at Mount Kenya and Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania.
The tiny Kingdom of Lesotho is an exceptionally mountainous country, with the highest low point of any nation on Earth. It’s also the coldest country on the continent, with a record low of -4.7°F/ -20.4°C measured in Letseng-le-Draai in 1967.
Our absolute Favourite Adventure Tours to see in Africa:
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Tour Length 42 days Group Size Max 20 Starts & Ends Starts: Cape Town Ends: Nairobi Countries South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania, Kenya Overview Safari drives in the Serengeti? Check! A river Cruise in Chobe National Park? Check. Comfortable accommodation? Big Check! We’ve left no stone unturned when putting together this legendary itinerary. All you need to do is kick back discover the stunning wilderness and vibrant cultures of eight countries across the continent. This is how you travel Africa. Price from
R163,450
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Tour Length 42 days Group Size Max 20 Starts & Ends Starts: Cape Town Ends: Nairobi Countries South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania, Kenya Overview Safari drives in the Serengeti? Check! A river Cruise in Chobe National Park? Check. Authentic camping experience? Big Check! We’ve left no stone unturned when putting together this legendary itinerary. All you need to do is kick back discover the stunning wilderness and vibrant cultures of eight countries across the continent. This is how you travel Africa. Price from
R119,150
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Tour Length 21 days Group Size Max 12 Starts & Ends Starts: Livingstone Ends: Livingstone Countries Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, Overview The accommodation on tour is a mixture of guest houses, chalets, lodges or permanent tented camps. The accommodation we use is graded 2 to 3 star and is comfortable, clean and on a twin share bases (en-suites with occasional shared bathrooms). All linen and bedding is provided. Most meals are provided by the guides around the fire or on the roadside during travel days (the truck has a fully kitted kitchen). Should you be a single traveller you will be roomed up with another same gender traveller unless you prefer a single supplement (limited to 2 travellers). Limited Participation: An essential part of your safari is participation. Your tour leaders will do all the meal preparation but we do ask travellers to help (on rotation) with the washing up. There are some long travel days which require early morning starts, to gain the most of our day in Africa. Price from
R73,780
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Tour Length 20 days Group Size Max 20 Starts & Ends Starts: Cape Town Ends: Victoria Falls Countries South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe Overview Craving action and adventure? This 20 day expedition reads like a synopsis for the Amazing Race: scenic flights over the Okavango, white water rafting on the Zambezi, desert hikes, nights under a sprawling blanket of stars — and that’s just the start! We’ve also included wildlife safari drives in Etosha, Moremi Game Reserve and a relaxing sunset river cruise on the Chobe River to give you the best chance of experiencing the diversity of Southern Africa. Price from
Original price was: R80,700.R60,525Current price is: R60,525.
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Tour Length 18 days Group Size Max 16 Starts & Ends Starts: Johannesburg Ends: Cape Town Countries South Africa, Eswatini formerly known as Swaziland Overview When it comes to adventure, South Africa's ever-changing scenery is the perfect canvas on which to paint an activity-packed trip. In 18 days, you’ll hike rugged mountains, sip on world-famous wines in picturesque valleys, join khaki-clad rangers on wild safari game drives, bungee jump from the Garden Route's Bloukrans Bridge, and so much more! Top it off with learning about the region’s tumultuous history through insightful museum tours and you’ll gain a much deeper understanding of the fabric of South Africa. 10% discount for departures in December 2024. For more information, please speak to your travel agent.
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R56,740
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Tour Length 16 days Group Size Max 16 Starts & Ends Starts: Johannesburg Ends: Johannesburg Countries South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe Overview Pinch yourself; this is the African overland tour you’ve been dreaming about. We’ve put together an action-packed itinerary that hits all the highlights, from luxury camping out in the unfenced wilds, tracking elephants across the Chobe, and hitching a ride in a mokoro to explore the Okavango Delta. Top it off with white water rafting or a flight over the thundering Victoria Falls, or bungee jumping to complete your experience of a lifetime. 15% discount for departures in December 2024. For more information, please speak to your travel agent.
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R86,840
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Tour Length 15 days Group Size Min 4 Max 7 Starts & Ends Starts: Nairobi Ends: Nairobi Countries Kenya, Tanzania Overview This 15-day East Africa Migration Safari offers the best of the famous wildebeest migration through Tanzania and Kenya and a chance to discover all the wildlife that East Africa holds. Price from
R98,250
+ Local Payment USD 1365 (Jun 2024 - Dec 2024)
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Tour Length 14 days Group Size Max 12 Starts & Ends Starts: Johannesburg Ends: Victoria Falls Countries South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe Overview This is your chance to relish every slice of Africa’s last great wilderness. Kick up dust on the sandveld of the Kalahari, glide along the Okavango Delta in a traditional mokoro, and count elephants big and small in Chobe National Park as you safari on land and water. End in Victoria Falls and find yourself hooked on the magic of Southern Africa. Price from
R63,800
+ Local Payment USD 300
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I want to visit one African countries
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Plz travel to 🇰🇪 kenya…..it’s so sweet
Visit Gambia! Nicknamed the smiling coast. The people are very friendly. Very safe country. Very little crime. Tourists are very welcomed. Very affordable. Great hotels and lodges, great food.
How wish I can travel the world. I want to see places!
I want to visit south Africa
I love Africa, I love Nigeria, Africa is a safe continent to live in.
It snows in different parts of Morocco, from north to south.*
Come to Malawi ,you will appreciate its nature and its geographical atmosphere
I love to learn more about africa continent, and my wishes is to travel all over the countrie under africa as much as i can.
I will love to know more about the Africa country;Ghana
Comment *wow i love to see my salf on that mountain
I just wanted to visit Tanzania
Because of mountain Kilimanjaro