Flights to Africa

Travel to Africa

One continent, countless ways to explore it

Africa offers far more than a single type of holiday. Across the continent, travellers can move from the historic medinas of North Africa to vast desert landscapes, wildlife reserves, tropical beaches, vibrant cities and remote islands in the Indian Ocean.

In Morocco, Tunisia and Egypt, a trip can combine ancient history, traditional architecture, local markets, Mediterranean or Red Sea beaches and excursions into desert regions. Marrakech, Tunis, Cairo and Alexandria all offer very different introductions to North Africa. Further south, countries such as Senegal, Ghana, Cape Verde and Côte d'Ivoire reveal another side of the continent, shaped by Atlantic coastlines, music, local traditions, colourful cities and island landscapes.

East Africa is particularly well known for wildlife and wide-open scenery. Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda attract travellers looking for national parks, mountains and unforgettable encounters with nature. Tanzania is a perfect example of how varied one African trip can be: a journey can begin with the plains of the Serengeti or the Ngorongoro region and end on the beaches of Zanzibar, where Stone Town adds history and culture to the tropical setting.

Southern Africa offers yet another experience. South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zambia and Zimbabwe are ideal for travellers interested in road trips, wildlife, deserts and dramatic scenery. Cape Town, the Namib Desert, major national parks and Victoria Falls show just how different one destination can feel from another.

Then there are Africa's island escapes. Mauritius, Seychelles, Madagascar, Zanzibar, Cape Verde and São Tomé and Príncipe appeal to travellers looking for white-sand beaches, turquoise water, diving, nature and a slower pace of travel.

Africa is therefore not one journey but many. A trip can revolve around safari, culture, beaches, history, desert landscapes, food, adventure — or a combination of all of them.

Available countries

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Tunisia

Tunis and 3 other airports already covered.

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Egypt

Cairo and 9 other airports already covered.

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Morocco

Marrakech and 8 other airports already covered.

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Algeria

Algiers and 4 other airports already covered.

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Tanzania

Arusha, Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar already covered.

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Senegal

Goree, the pink lake, Saloum mangroves and Casamance beaches.

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Cameroon

Kribi, Mount Cameroon and Foumban, via Douala or Yaounde.

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South Africa

Cape Town, Kruger, Winelands and the Garden Route: eight airports.

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Kenya

Masai Mara safaris, Diani Beach and three airports already covered.

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Mauritius

Lagoons, Le Morne and the Seven Coloured Earths, with its airport covered.

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Seychelles

Granite beaches, Vallée de Mai and the Mahé airport already covered.

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Madagascar

Lemurs, baobabs and Nosy Be, with Tana and Nosy Be airports covered.

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Benin

Abomey palaces, stilt-village Ganvie and Pendjari safaris.

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Gabon

Libreville, Loango's wild beaches and equatorial rainforest.

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Namibia

Sossusvlei dunes, Etosha and three airports already covered.

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Botswana

Okavango Delta, Chobe and two airports already covered.

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Ghana

Cape Coast forts, Mole National Park and Accra airport already covered.

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Uganda

Bwindi gorillas, Murchison Falls and Entebbe airport already covered.

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Rwanda

Volcanoes gorillas, Akagera and Kigali airport already covered.

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Mozambique

Island of Mozambique, Bazaruto, Tofo and Maputo airport covered.

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Zambia

Victoria Falls, South Luangwa and two airports already covered.

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Zimbabwe

Victoria Falls, Hwange, Matobo and two airports already covered.

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Malawi

Lake Malawi, Mount Mulanje and Lilongwe airport already covered.

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Réunion

Volcano, Mafate and Cilaos cirques, Roland Garros airport covered.

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Angola

Kalandula Falls, the Serra da Leba and Luanda airport covered.

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Nigeria

Lagos, Zuma Rock, Gurara Falls and Lagos airport already covered.

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Lesotho

Maletsunyane Falls, Sani Pass and Maseru airport already covered.

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São Tomé and Príncipe

Príncipe beaches, Pico Cão Grande and São Tomé airport already covered.

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Gambia

Atlantic beaches, the Gambia River and Banjul airport already covered.

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Comoros

Karthala volcano, beaches and Moroni airport already covered.

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Cape Verde

Sal beaches, Fogo volcano and Sal airport already covered.

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Ethiopia

Lalibela, Simien, the Danakil; Addis Ababa and Lalibela airports.

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Djibouti

Lake Assal, Lake Abbe, Tadjoura gulf; Djibouti airport covered.

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Eswatini

Mlilwane, Hlane, Malolotja and King Mswati III airport covered.

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Burkina Faso

Sindou Peaks, Banfora waterfalls and Ouagadougou airport already covered.

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Mauritania

Adrar dunes, Chinguetti, Banc d'Arguin and Nouakchott airport already covered.

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Democratic Republic of the Congo

Congo River, bonobos, Nyiragongo and Kinshasa airport already covered.

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Republic of the Congo

Congo River, Pointe-Noire beaches and Brazzaville airport already covered.

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Saint Helena

Napoleon's tomb, Jonathan the tortoise and the island airport covered.

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Equatorial Guinea

Malabo, Bioko, Monte Alen rainforest and Malabo airport already covered.

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Eritrea

Asmara, Massawa, Qohaito and Asmara airport already covered.

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Sierra Leone

Freetown, Tokeh beaches and rainforest: Lungi airport is covered.

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Somalia

Mogadishu: one airport tracked, between the Indian Ocean and rock art.

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Sudan

Khartoum: one airport tracked, for the pyramids of Meroë and Nubia.

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Niger

Niamey: one airport tracked, between river, dunes and mud-brick cities.

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Chad

N'Djamena: one airport tracked, for Ounianga, Ennedi and Zakouma.

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Guinea-Bissau

Bissau: one airport tracked, for the Bijagós beaches and mangroves.

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More African countries will be added to this list over time.

What to do in Africa?

Safari, beaches, heritage and adventure

Choosing where to travel in Africa depends largely on the experience you want.

Safari and wildlife

For many travellers, Africa is closely associated with safari. Tanzania and Kenya are among the best-known destinations for classic wildlife experiences, while Botswana, Namibia and South Africa also offer remarkable national parks and protected areas. Places such as the Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Kruger, Etosha and the Okavango Delta have become synonymous with wildlife travel.

But safari holidays can be very different from one country to another: some itineraries focus on large national parks, others combine wildlife with mountains, local culture or beach stays.

Beaches and islands

Africa is also an excellent destination for a beach holiday. Zanzibar, Mauritius, Seychelles, Cape Verde, Djerba and Madagascar all offer very different coastal experiences. Travellers can choose between coral reefs, tropical islands, long sandy beaches, coastal villages and destinations where a few days by the sea can be combined with a larger cultural or nature-focused trip. North Africa also has extensive Mediterranean and Atlantic coastlines, while South Africa offers beaches stretching across very different environments.

Deserts and adventure

The Sahara is one of Africa's most iconic landscapes. Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria and Egypt each offer different gateways into desert regions, with dunes, oases, rocky plateaus and historic caravan routes. Further south, Namibia presents an entirely different desert environment, with immense dunes, Atlantic coastal landscapes and some of the continent's most distinctive road-trip scenery.

History and cultural heritage

Africa is also home to an extraordinary range of historical sites. Travellers can explore the ancient monuments of Egypt, the medinas of North Africa, archaeological remains across Tunisia and Algeria, historic trading cities along the East African coast, and the cultural heritage of Ethiopia, Senegal, Ghana and South Africa. In Zanzibar, Stone Town reflects centuries of African, Arab, Indian and European influences. In South Africa, Johannesburg, Soweto, Cape Town and Robben Island offer important insight into the country's modern history.

Food and local culture

African cuisine is as diverse as the continent itself. Travellers may encounter couscous and tagines in North Africa, thieboudienne in Senegal, injera in Ethiopia, Swahili dishes on the East African coast, Cape Malay influences in South Africa and tropical produce across island destinations. Markets, family-run restaurants, street food and regional specialities can easily become a major part of the travel experience.

Cheap flights to Africa

Spot the right moment to fly with SniperAir

The price of a flight to Africa can vary significantly depending on the destination, departure airport, season, travel dates and demand. A route that looks expensive today may become much more attractive later.

That is exactly where SniperAir can help.

Instead of checking the same flight manually every day, SniperAir monitors fare movements and helps identify cheap flight opportunities to Africa when they appear.

And you do not necessarily need to choose just one destination. If you want sunshine, you might monitor several destinations across North Africa or the Indian Ocean. If you are planning a safari, Tanzania, Kenya or South Africa may all fit the same travel idea. If you simply want to discover Africa within a fixed budget, several countries and airports can be followed at the same time.

To increase your chances of finding a good flight deal, it can be useful to:

• monitor several departure airports;
• keep more than one African destination open;
• remain flexible with travel dates when possible;
• compare direct flights with connecting itineraries;
• set a maximum budget for your airfare.

This changes the usual flight-search question. Instead of asking only "How much is a flight to Africa today?", you can also ask "Which African destination becomes interesting when the right fare appears?" That is where SniperAir becomes useful.

Whether you are dreaming of Zanzibar, Marrakech, Cape Town, Tunis, Nairobi, the Seychelles or a safari in Tanzania, choose your budget and preferred routes and let SniperAir watch for cheap flights and worthwhile travel opportunities.