Is Africa Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Africa is generally safe for solo female travellers. It is important to research the areas you plan to visit and take the necessary precautions to ensure your safety. Be aware of your surroundings, avoid travelling alone at night, and dress modestly. Additionally, it is recommended to stay in secure accommodation and to register with your embassy or consulate in the country you are visiting.

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Is Africa safe to travel?

3 /5

Based on 3 experiences

Is Africa worth visiting?

Overall rating

4.2 /5

based on 3 experiences

Solo travel experience

I started my journey in Kenya in Mombasa, then flew to Rwanda and took a gorilla trekking trip, then travelled overland and stayed overnight in Rwanda, Uganda, until I returned back to Kenya. Then I flew to South Africa and travelled along the coast of Cape Town, Hermanus, Simons Town, Gansbaai and Stellenbosch. It was the trip of a lifetime.

Posted: May 20, 2023
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 4/5Safety: 4/5
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Meet locals in Africa

Meet local women in Africa who are open to meet up for a coffee or a drink, show you around, give local advice or practice a language with.
Tabitha

Tabitha

About Me

I am 35 year d mother of one and a wife, currently an MBA student at USIU. I love playing golf, travelling, meeting new people, swimming and reading.

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Chaz

Chaz

About Me

Travel specialist..Adventurer..Solo female Traveller..Hitch hiker..Backpacker...

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Stay with locals in Africa

Stay with local women in Africa who offer free accommodation as part of cultural exchange. Couch surfing is a great way to meet new people, learn more about new cultures and experience destinations like a local.
Tabitha

Tabitha

Nairobi

Can host for:

3 days

About me

I am 35 year d mother of one and a wife, currently an MBA student at USIU. I love playing golf, travelling, meeting new people, swimming and reading.

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Gizel

Gizel

Accra

Can host for:

2 days

About me

A loyal universe being . I vibe with energies and just not a friend chaser . I love to play with Affirmations and just like my Fire sign on my birth chart , I am wild but humbled.

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Upcoming visitors to Africa

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Julia

Julia

About Me

Hi, I'm Julia, a masters student in heritage conservation, living currently in Bamberg (Germany). As a lover of architecture, arts and all forms of cultural heritage, I love to travel around and get to know locals, who are open to share their way of living, their local advises and experiences. Inversely, I would like to share my knowledge about my city and the region with travelers and to have inspirational meetings. I would describe myself as an open-minded, pleasent and tidy guest able to adapt to different circumstances and to communicate openly. I am fluent in English, German and French and my Spanish skills are intermediate. I'm into music, salsa, contemorary dance, hiking and animals. So pets are very welcome : ) I'm really looking forward to become part of the community and to get to know each other soon <3

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Christina

Christina

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My name is christina modester chora was born in mwanza Tanzania but currently I do live in Moshi kilimanjaro.I do love traveling so that I could have different experience.

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Safety in Africa