3. Rwanda
- Country capital: Kigali
- Population: 12.3 million people (World Bank, 2018)
- Currency: Rwandan franc
- Main Attractions: Volcanoes National Park, Nyungwe Forest National Park.
- An interesting fact: Has the highest representation of women in parliament, up to 60%.
Rwanda is another fantastic choice in Africa to visit after the lockdown.
From the Volcanoes national park where you will see lots of gorillas and monkeys, to the city of Kigali where you can check out the Rwanda genocide memorial and crafts, to the various lakes and mountains and parks in the country. Absolutely beautiful is what Rwanda is.
Remember that movie Hotel Rwanda? Wouldn’t it be cool to actually see these places where the genocide happened? Connect with history in the deepest possible way here.
2. Egypt
- Country capital: Cairo
- Population: 98.42 million people (World Bank, 2018)
- Currency: Egyptian Pound
- Main Attractions: Giza Necropolis, Valley of the Kings, Great Sphinx of Giza.
- An interesting fact: Egypt is considered home to the oldest, earliest, and greatest civilizations.
Though Egypt might seem like it will be expensive to visit, it is actually not expensive at all.
You can visit Cairo which is Egypt’s most popular city. Cairo has the Egyptian museum, the Sphinx, the pyramids of Giza, and more! Egypt is the epitome of an ancient civilization.
There are so many things you will see that will wow you. You can visit Luxor where you can visit the valley of the kings’ tombs and the Karnak temple. You can visit Alexandria in Egypt where you can visit the museums, the libraries, and ruins. Egypt is affordable to tour and absolutely jaw-dropping too.
1. Senegal
- Country capital: Dakar.
- Population: 15.85 million people (World Bank, 2018)
- Currency: West African CFA franc.
- Main Attractions: Lake Retba, Goree, House of Slaves, Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary.
- An interesting fact: Senegal has 7 UNESCO significant sites that you should see.
The number one on our list is Senegal. Senegal is affordable to visit and tour as a foreigner. Very affordable.
In Senegal, there are beautiful sights you must experience. First, visit the capital and port city of Senegal called Dakar. Now, move on to the pink lake! What is the pink lake called? Lake Retba! This lake has high salt content but it is absolutely stunning!
You can visit Saly a town in Senegal for their beaches! You can visit St Louis, Djoudj bird sanctuary, the national parks, and architecture. Senegal is just the package.
Enjoy wandering the earth and don’t forget to still pack basic health necessities like Face masks, hand sanitizers at least until this whole virus blows away, safe travels.
