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Blood, beads, and brotherhood: 8 untold stories of East Africa’s rites of passage

Rites of passage are culturally significant ceremonies marking transitions in a person's life—such as birth, adolescence, marriage, and death. In East Africa, tribes have diverse, deeply rooted traditions that symbolize these life changes. Here's a look at some notable rites of passage among East African tribes... read post

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Why Zambia´s capital Lusaka is worth a visit

Mondoka Zambia Set on a high plateau in the center of the country and surrounded by rolling countryside, this low-rise, sprawling city of 3.3 million is one of Africa´s fastest growing - and it´s highly underrated, ending up surprising more than a few visitors. Though it may not have the safari fame of Livingstone or South Luangwa, Lusaka has no grand monuments but it does provide a vibrant look into modern Zambian life — where street-food stalls, crafts and traditional markets, contemporary…

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How Sierra Leone is truly an up-and-coming destination - really

viti One of West Africa´s smaller countries – a bit more wee than Scotland and a smidge bigger than Delaware plus West Virginia – the landscape of Sierra Leone (pop. 8.9 million) is a tropical mix of rainforests and savannahs. It was originally founded by the British in 1808 as a refuge – like next-door Liberia – for freed slaves (although its curious name dates back to 1462, when explorers sailing the coast from Portugal dubbed the mountains they spotted the “Serra Leoa,” which means Lion…

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A look at Kenya´s traditional arts and crafts

For many, the first thing that comes to mind when it comes to Kenya is wildlife and safaris. But visitors should also keep in mind this country´s rich artistic and cultural heritage - thanks to its more than 70 ethnic groups such as the Kikuyu, Kamba, Luhya, Maasai, and Kalenjin - both to witness (such as tribal dances) and to buy as mementos of their trip here (esecially masks, figurines, and other forms of sculpture). This beautiful country keeps the spirit of its ancestors alive through…

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Helen Brown March 23, 2026 at 3:46pm

Oh yes, I´ve been noticing this for quite some time now https://www.timeout.com/news/heritage-tourism-is-leading-to-an-afri...

Heritage tourism is leading to an African travel boom – here’s why Black travellers are embracing t…

Thanks to citizenship initiatives, a new generation of travellers are prioritising their roots
María José February 11, 2026 at 12:50pm

Six classics, and one I completely did not expect: https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/africa-best-dream-trips?mc_ci...

7 dream trips in Africa for 2026 - Lonely Planet

These trips in Africa are what bucket lists were made for.
Wendy Capra February 10, 2026 at 11:53pm

Before reading this I couldn´t name an African peak besides Mt. Kilimanjaro https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/alternative-hikin...

Instead of Kilimanjaro, hike Mount Meru and these 4 other peaks

The “Roof of Africa” is the continent’s most climbed peak—which often means trekking in the company of crowds. These five climbs offer under-the-rada…
José Balido December 9, 2025 at 2:34pm

It seems Africa´s tourism poobahs have big plans and ambitions - but in these fraught times, can they pull it off? https://travelnoire.com/angola-egypt-mozambique-tourism-investments

From Cairo To Luanda: How Africa’s Tourism Leaders Plan To Turn Tourism Into An Economic Engine - T…
Ed Wetschler December 8, 2025 at 3:18pm

An interesting look at several lesser known safari destinations (including one that´s not lesser known but a suggestion on how to avoid the crowds): https://www.travelandleisure.com/african-safaris-without-crowds-118...
Jordan Simon February 11, 2025 at 11:46pm

I´ve had the pleasure of sampling various African cuisines, so was interested to read this. But a couple of quibbles: it seems overly weighted toward South Africa, and I´m astonished that no Ethiopian dish made the list! But still, some tasty-sounding stuff here https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/africa-food-dishes?cid=ios_app

https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/africa-food-dishes?cid=ios_app
Maria de los Angeles January 27, 2025 at 10:56am

I love African music, and hope to visit some of these places soon https://www.cntraveler.com/story/africas-best-music-cities-accordin...

A Guide to Africa’s Best Cities for Music and Nightlife, Courtesy of Afropop Star Mr Eazi

From the best roadside bars in Accra to the coolest clubs in Kampala—and second-to-none hangover food in Lagos.
David Paul Appell October 15, 2024 at 7:55pm

Helpful for the security-minded: https://travelnoire.com/safest-countries-in-africa

8 of the Safest Countries in Africa To Visit - Travel Noire
Helen Brown July 19, 2024 at 3:00pm

Africa is a mixed bag when it comes to baring it all - from traditional nudity to limited areas where nudism can be practiced these days. Travel Noire took a look recently: https://travelnoire.com/nudists-in-africa

10 Nudist Cultures and Nudist Friendly Destinations in Africa - Travel Noire

African societies for centuries, have incorporated nudity into their rituals, ceremonies, and daily life. Learn more about nudists in Africa.
Riccardo R March 2, 2024 at 3:01pm

As a UNESCO World Heritage geek, I found this a great and informative read: https://travelnoire.com/african-unesco-sites-you-should-have-on-you...

African UNESCO Sites You Should Have On Your Bucket List - Travel Noire

Travel Noire has selected some remarkable UNESCO World Heritage Sites that deserve a place on any adventurer's itinerary.