Traveling to Africa

When asked, many people would say that they would enjoy a vacation to Africa to see what it's like there. Although they do wish for this, they don't know exactly what they could do for fun in this continent. I was wondering the same thing since I've always had an itch to visit such place. I looked online to see what they had for information on what to do, and I found a list. It's the Top 10 Things to do in Africa. Here's the list:

1. Go on a safari: This is the main reason why people visit Africa. You can safari to see the "Big Five" which includes the lion, leopard, rhino, elephant, and cape buffalo. You can also track gorillas.

2. Relax on a beach:Africa has many beautiful beaches. The West coast's current is more rigorous, so it is perfect for surfing. The East coast has many private huts for rent so a stay on the beach is possible.

3. Hike a mountain: Anyone can go for a half day hike, or a 5 day trek! Africa contains Mount Kilimanjaro, Mount Kenya, and the Atlas Mountains.

4. Explore on two wheels: Cycling in Africa for vacations have become more popular over the years. Biking lets you experience Africa at your own pace. You can see and hear more of the outdoors than you can while riding in a car. There are many bike tours available. 

5. Volunteer and make a difference: Volunteering always helps to teach one to appreciate what they have. It helps one understand the different cultures. You can teach them and help them while vacationing.

6. Get historical: Africa has an amazing history with monuments and tombs, great cities that once were, and marks from slave trade. You can see and tour many of these things. The great cities include one, Timbuktu, that can still be enjoyed today.

7. Be wildly adventurous: There are many things to do that are adventurous and get your adrenaline pumping. You can swim up to the edge of the world's largest waterfall and white water raft. You can surf while observing the Great White sharks below. 

8. Shop in local markets and Bazaars: This is a great way to get an insight into Africa's food, smells, culture, and sounds. Shopping around will help you understand the local economy, and work on your bargaining skills.

9. Take a culinary tour: These involve some hands on cooking, wine tasting and much more. This is a great way to understand their culture. 

10. Attend a festival: Attending their religious festivals or local events would be a great time. They have food, music and a great time. Sometimes it's hard to get access to get in, but there are many events that happen annually that you can enjoy. 

This list of amazing things to do in Africa sounds so interesting to me. This list has made me have a stronger desire in vacationing and visiting there someday. I especially would like to do numbers 1, 2, 5, 6, and 8. Those all sounds like the most fun, and I'm definitely the most interested in those things. First you may of thought that there wasn't much to do in Africa, but this list proves there's a whole lot more than you think!