Number of countries: 54
Climate: Africa has a mixture of climates due to the size of the continent. You can expect monsoon rain, desert regions and wet and dry climates
Population: 1,328,843,206
Highest Mountain: Mount Kilimanjaro (5,895 metres)
Famous Locations: Sossusvlei Dunes, Namibia, Victoria Falls, Zambia and Zimbabwe, Pyramids of Giza, Egypt, Sahara Dunes, Morocco, Fish River Canyon, Namibia, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, Serengeti National Park, Tanzania, Table Mountain, South Africa
Budget Level: Travelling in Africa is more expensive than many people think. Safaris are a popular way to travel throughout many different regions in one trip.
Safety: Travelling in the southern Africa countries such as South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe and Tanzania are travel locations that are generally considered the safest. Other locations throughout Africa that are popular and often visited by travellers are Morocco, Egypt and Kenya.

Some handy travel tips and ideas to ensure you have your next trip to Africa all planned out. Travelling via safari, enjoying city escapes or spending time in wine country can all be done while exploring here. Unlike other travel destinations, it is important to plan ahead with what to pack, have your accommodation planned and transport booked. Below are some items to help you before heading to Africa.