Live Life Team
Due to the vast size of the African continent, many people who come to visit take at least a few months to travel around the different countries. The diverse range of cultures and inspiring African landscape is a huge draw for countless numbers of young travellers, many of whom also combine their sight-seeing with volunteer work.
Kenya is amongst the most popular destination for capturing breathtaking scenery, where the plains of the Maasai Mara, the Tsavo East National Park and the Nairobi National Park are amongst frequented sites.
Safaris are easy to come by in Kenya, but to get close the African wildlife the plains of South Africa will be highly recommended. Also a huge hit with travellers is the exciting city of Capetown, which is considered to be located in one of the most beautiful parts of the African coast. Home to one of the best beaches in the country, Capetown is also underneath the famous table mountain as well as in close proximity to safari trails.
South Africa is one of the few places where it is possible to work on holiday, with six-month visas usually offered to visitors looking to earn money while abroad. Volunteering is more common in other countries, and attracts many people who want to help in poorer communities. Countries such as Nigeria, Ghana and Ethiopia take in many volunteers every year, but the majority of positions, such as in teaching and healthcare, are only open to people with matching qualifications or experience.
