Safety

Ethiopia is one of the African countries whose long history and culture compares favorably with that Ancient Egypt. Unlike Egypt, Ethiopia managed to resist colonization and thus still holds a very distinct and unchanged language, culture, and cuisine.

Tunisia has historically been one of the most visited countries in Africa because of its Mediterranean coast, rich history and great sightseeing opportunities.

Before 2011, fewer people would have asked about the safety of travelling to Tunisia. The events of the 2011 Arab spring led to serious questions about safety for people visiting Tunisia - whether for work or holiday.

Uganda is nicknamed the pearl of Africa, a name that was given by Sir Winston Churchill when he first visited. The attractions in Uganda live up to that reputation in every way.

Tanzania is a well-known travel destination because of the wonderful attractions in the country. From the oldest fossils of man to the Serengeti that flourishes with millions of animals and of course the incredible islands of Zanzibar.

Zanzibar is the semi-autonomous archipelago off the coast of Tanzania in the Indian Ocean. Zanzibar consists of two main islands of Zanzibar and Pemba and many other small islands.

Rwanda is among the highly-ranked African countries for tourists, and this is because the small country packs quite the punch when it comes to what you can do and see there.

The first question on every traveller's mind is safety, and this especially applies to Africa. This is because most of the global media representations are about bad things like war, hunger, and bad political institutions.

This is why many people will ask whether Africa or a certain African country is safe to visit. We have addressed the specific safety concerns for many countries, and this article will serve to give a wider point of view and comparison.