Africa is a fantastic travel destination with many unique spots, ancient culture and beautiful natural areas. Africa has many faces. Yet there are many world travelers that this special continent leave it to the left. Because, they say, there is war in many countries, terrorist organizations are everywhere and the chance of robberies is too great. Perhaps understandable after all the negative news stories that continue to haunt Africa. However, this image is not always correct. In many African countries you can experience the most beautiful holidays, as long as you know where to be. So do you want to go to Africa but don't know where to go? We remove all doubt and present the top 3 safest and most dangerous countries in Africa.
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Top 3 safe countries in Africa
Malawi
Located in southeastern Africa Malawi† It is one of the safest countries in Africa with about 13 million inhabitants. Malawi is surrounded by Zambia, Tanzania en Mozambique and is the ideal place for a very relaxed and relaxing holiday. Lake Malawi is the great beating heart of the country. It is considered one of the most beautiful lakes in the world. A boat trip on the rippling water is therefore an absolute must. Around the lake you will find green hilly areas.
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Of course you can also visit various national parks. For example, travel to Nyika National Park and look for the magical Big Five. It is best to rest in one of the coastal towns along the lake such as Nkhata Bay. Cocktail in hand, a blazing sun in the blue sky and a beautiful environment to marvel at. Malawi shows you how peaceful, safe and carefree Africa can be!
Mauritius
In the Indian Ocean lies the beautiful and safe African island Mauritius† About 850 km east of Madagascar and 1800 km from the mainland. This island has only 1,3 million inhabitants. No African chaos here or overwhelming crowds, but calming beaches and a special underwater world. You can dive here like no other and – if it's your thing – the golf courses on this island are worldly. Mauritius has a few islands, such as the eponymous Mauritius, Rodrigues, the Agalega Islands and the Cargados Carajos. All African beauties. The capital is Port Louis, a reference to the French king Louis XV. In Mauritius you are in the right place if you come for a relaxing holiday with amazing views over the endless waters of the Indian Ocean.
Namibia
Namibia is perhaps the great unknown in this top 3 safest countries in Africa. This country, which lies on the southwestern side of the continent, has unimaginably beautiful scenery and an authentic African environment. Namibia remains far away from all unrest and has been offering travelers a wonderful place to travel and relax for years.
Visit the thousands of seals at Cape Cross or be intoxicated by the deserted landscapes at Damaraland. The Kaokoveld in the northwest is also a beautiful nature reserve that shows Africa in all its beauty. Fish River Canyon is the second longest canyon in the world after the Grand Canyon. And so Namibia has more surprises in store for the adventurous world traveler. Time to find out what those are!
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Top 3 dangerous countries in Africa
Central-African Republic
In the middle of the gigantic continent lies the Central-African Republic† If you don't want to be anywhere right now, it's in this country bordering Chad, Sudan, South Sudan, Congo-Kinshasa, Congo-Brazzaville and Cameroon. In the Republic, an apparently insoluble conflict has been raging for years, which is fought to the bone by the many ethnic and religious groups.
In 2021 it is still seen as one of the most dangerous countries in Africa. The violence used here is simply horrific. The population is ravaged by armed militias and extremely violent rebels. Hundreds of thousands of refugees daily look for a way out in this traumatized country.
Even emergency aid does not reach the Central African Republic, according to the Parool earlier this year. You only want to go here if you think you can offer help through one of the many human rights organizations, even if even providing help in 2021 seems an impossible task.
Mali
Also in Mali the situation is very threatening and life-threatening. The country has been high on the list of most dangerous countries in Africa for years. Not only is war raging here continuously and many jihadists threaten violence and terror, the life-threatening Ebola disease is also present here. Mali is located south of the Sahara in northern Africa and is one of the poorest countries in the world. Tensions have been running high for years, as has the blistering temperature.
There are indeed Dutch people here, but they are not here to enjoy a well-deserved holiday. The Dutch in Mali are among the deployed soldiers who are part of the UN mission in this country. The civil war, terrorism, appalling conditions, the many refugees and the risk of Ebola infection are all reasons to skip this country when looking for a suitable travel destination.
Somalia
Somalia has been at the top of the list of most dangerous countries in Africa for years. The poverty and the many rebel groups create unimaginably sad situations here every day. Everyone now knows the images of thousands and thousands of people trying to flee the country. Somalia is located in the Horn of Africa on the eastern side of Africa and borders Djibouti, Ethiopia en Kenya† The capital is Mogadishu.
The famine has been causing dire situations in Somalia for years. The many civil wars have also left the helpless country in a serious crisis. An end to the many conflicts seems an unimaginable scenario for the time being. Traveling here is absolutely not recommended at the moment and probably in the coming years.
Of course there are a lot of other African countries where you should or absolutely should not want to go. Do you know where you can or cannot travel to? The website of the central government always offers up-to-date travel advice for all countries in the world. Learn more about the world† Then take a look at our worldly page. See you there!
Check your vaccinations
We also strongly advise anyone who travels to a country or area where Malaria or another annoying disease may prevent that you should not jump to conclusions from this or other articles. Always make an appointment with one of the specialists at Vaccinations While Traveling or the GGD. The information they have is always up-to-date and that is why they can advise you specifically based on the specific travel plans you have.
We can also absolutely recommend taking the 'optional' one, since you don't want to be tied to certain places or countries during your world trip. It often happens that your plans change along the way, and for that you definitely want to be well prepared in terms of vaccinations.
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