What to Do in Africa

By Anouk Zijlma, About.com Guide to Africa Travel

Africa is the perfect place for a safari, a honeymoon, a beach vacation, a diving vacation and much more. Find out what there is to do in Africa and if you love it as much as I do, perhaps you'll want to stay and work or volunteer there.

1. Safari in Africa
2. Work and Volunteer in Africa
3. Adventure Travel in Africa
4. Special Interest Travel in Africa

Safari in Africa

Choosing a safari requires some research into what animals you want to see, what country you'd like to visit and how luxurious you want your safari to be. Use the resources below to help you choose the best safari for you. Click on the "Destinations" tab for more detailed information per country.

• Top 10 African Safari Destinations
• When to go on Safari
• African Safari Planner
• Cheap African Safaris
• The Great Annual Migration
• Family Safaris

• Gorilla Safaris
• The "Big Five"
• Is Going on Safari Dangerous?
• Images of an African Safari
• Malaria-Free Safaris

Work and Volunteer in Africa

If you'd like to work or volunteer in Africa there are plenty of opportunities available.

• Volunteer Work in Africa
• Summer and Short-Term Volunteer Opportunities in Africa
• Conservation Jobs in Africa

Adventure Travel in Africa

Africa is an adventure travelers dream. There are plenty of extreme sports to enjoy, adventurous safari options like riding an elephant or camel, you can cycle across Africa, enjoy an overland trip and more.

• Adventure Safaris in Africa
• Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro
• Cage Diving with Great White Sharks
• Bungee Jumping in Africa

• Diving in Africa
• The Dakar Rally
• Overlanding in Africa
• Best Backpacker Destinations in Africa

Special Interest Travel in Africa

If you're interested in birding, golfing, religious tours, historical tours -- it's all available in Africa. Click on the African vacation planner for a good overall view of what's on offer in Africa.

• African Vacation Planner
• Romantic Travel to Africa
• Slave Tours in West Africa
• Gay and Lesbian Travel in Africa
• Ecotourism in Africa

• Disabled (Accesible) Travel to Africa
• Women Traveling to Africa
• Cycling Around Africa
• Best Backpacking Destinations in Africa