01 / Before you search
Set your route and dates
Choose your departure city, destination, and travel dates. If possible, compare nearby airports and a few date options.
A little closer to somewhere meaningful
Find your way
to Africa.
Travel inspiration and practical trip planning for the African diaspora and all travelers exploring destinations across Africa, from the Americas and beyond.
Journeys to Africa, from the Americas and beyond. ESHORA helps you prepare; you book directly with your chosen travel provider.
05 regions55 AU member statesOne journey at a time
Places to begin
Explore Africa, region by region.
Start with a place that calls to you. These four featured destinations are just a beginning; browse the regional directory to explore Africa more broadly.
The wider map
Explore destinations across Africa
Browse the African Union’s five geographic regions and its member states. Destination details and travel options can be added as ESHORA grows.
Central Africa
BurundiCameroonCentral African RepublicChadRepublic of the CongoDemocratic Republic of the CongoEquatorial GuineaGabonSão Tomé and Príncipe
Eastern Africa
ComorosDjiboutiEritreaEthiopiaKenyaMadagascarMauritiusRwandaSeychellesSomaliaSouth SudanSudanTanzaniaUganda
Northern Africa
AlgeriaEgyptLibyaMauritaniaMoroccoSahrawi Arab Democratic RepublicTunisia
Southern Africa
AngolaBotswanaEswatiniLesothoMalawiMozambiqueNamibiaSouth AfricaZambiaZimbabwe
Western Africa
BeninBurkina FasoCabo VerdeCôte d’IvoireThe GambiaGhanaGuineaGuinea-BissauLiberiaMaliNigerNigeriaSenegalSierra LeoneTogo
Regional grouping and member-state list follow the African Union’s regional directory. Check current official travel guidance before planning any trip.
Across the Atlantic and beyond
Planning from the Americas?
Whether you’re visiting family, returning to a familiar place, or discovering somewhere new, plan the full journey to your destination in Africa.
02 / Compare the itinerary
Look beyond the fare
Compare total travel time, connection airports, baggage rules, arrival time, and change or cancellation conditions.
03 / Prepare to arrive
Make a landing plan
Check airport transport, accommodation, local connectivity, and current entry requirements through official sources.
Booking with confidence: ESHORA is an independent travel information project. When airline partner links become available, we’ll identify them clearly; bookings and ticket support remain with the airline or travel provider. See the trip-planning checklist.
A smoother way there
Good trips start with good questions.
Use these simple planning prompts to make the search feel more manageable before you book.
01 / Routes
Compare the whole journey
Look at total travel time, connection length, arrival airport, baggage rules, and the change policy — not only the ticket price.
02 / Arrival
Plan your first day
Confirm how you’ll get from the airport, when you can check in, and how you’ll stay connected after landing.
03 / Documents
Check before you go
Review current passport, visa, health, and entry requirements through official government sources before travel.
Your trip, your pace
Make room for the details that matter.
A little preparation can make a long journey feel easier. Start with the basics, then build the trip around what matters most to you.
Travel information can change. Confirm flight details, entry rules, baggage allowances, and booking conditions with the airline and official sources before you travel.
- 1Choose your dates and destinationAllow flexibility where you can, especially around holidays and peak travel periods.
- 2Compare flight optionsCheck schedules, stopovers, airports, and the fare conditions on the airline’s own site.
- 3Prepare for arrivalPlan airport transport, accommodation, local currency, and a way to connect.
- 4Keep important details handySave your booking reference, travel documents, and emergency contacts securely.