Is Africa Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

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Is Africa worth visiting?

Overall rating

4.2 /5

based on 3 experiences from female travelers

Things to do

4.2/5

Safety

3/5

Food

3.3/5

Budget-friendly

2.6/5

Solo travel

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
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Meet locals in Africa

Pika

Pika

About Me

Hi there! I am Pika and I am from Mauritius Island. If you're planning to visit Mauritius after in 2026, just send me a text :)) (I'm not available before). Hotels can be really expensive if you're on a tight budget and being a broke student, I can totally relate with that. So, don't save for hotels and spend on the food, tours, and clothes instead!

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amina

amina

About Me

Hi sisters 🌹👑💎 My name is Amina, I’m 38, and I’m from Algeria. I am a strong believer in a world without borders so I’d love to meet up, explore, or even find a kind host during my journey. I’m planning to visit Córdoba, Málaga, Granada, and Sévilla, and I’d love to connect with locals or fellow travelers. A little about me: I work in diplomacy, love art therapy, painting, volunteering, hiking, yoga... I enjoy discovering new cultures, exploring nature, attending workshops and conferences and visiting museums and art galleries. Adventurely yours, 🥰

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Stay with locals in Africa

Pika

Pika

Isle Mauritius

Can host for:

3 days

About me

Hi there! I am Pika and I am from Mauritius Island. If you're planning to visit Mauritius after in 2026, just send me a text :)) (I'm not available before). Hotels can be really expensive if you're on a tight budget and being a broke student, I can totally relate with that. So, don't save for hotels and spend on the food, tours, and clothes instead!

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amina

amina

Tipaza

Can host for:

7 days

About me

Hi sisters 🌹👑💎 My name is Amina, I’m 38, and I’m from Algeria. I am a strong believer in a world without borders so I’d love to meet up, explore, or even find a kind host during my journey. I’m planning to visit Córdoba, Málaga, Granada, and Sévilla, and I’d love to connect with locals or fellow travelers. A little about me: I work in diplomacy, love art therapy, painting, volunteering, hiking, yoga... I enjoy discovering new cultures, exploring nature, attending workshops and conferences and visiting museums and art galleries. Adventurely yours, 🥰

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Upcoming visitors to Africa

Hannah

Hannah

About Me

Hey, I'm Hannah from the US. Been living abroad for 11 years now, in South Korea, Czechia, and Croatia. I love to travel, read, hike, and testing the waters for new hobbies!

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lin

lin

About Me

I am a business consultant, born in China and graduated from university in Hong Kong. Here are 3 fun facts about me: 1. During my university years, I was able to travel to 9 different countries through scholarship applications and cultural exchange programs. 2. During the period since starting my career, I have not had a stable home base, living in many cities across China. I consider this my "YOLO (You Only Live Once) plan" and have been keeping a YOLO diary, documenting my experiences in over 30 different locations in China so far. 3. I hope to live to the age of 103, as I find this world to be endlessly fascinating and would love to experience it across two centuries.

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Safety in Africa