Africa
Safaris, ancient history and vibrant cities: the best of Africa and when to go.
Africa’s headline experiences (Serengeti and Kruger safaris, the pyramids of Egypt, Morocco’s medinas, Cape Town’s coastline) sit at wildly different price points, and picking the right country for your budget matters more here than anywhere else. Morocco, Tunisia and Egypt are genuine budget destinations, reachable on cheap flights from Europe with 30 to 50 € comfortable daily costs; safari countries price in hundreds per day.
Seasons are the other lever. North Africa is best in spring and autumn (summer interiors regularly pass 40 °C), Southern Africa’s dry winter (May to September) is prime safari time, and East Africa revolves around two rainy seasons.
The country guides below cover when to go, what things really cost and how to get around without a tour package.