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.

Safety rating

3 /5

Based on 3 experiences

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Travel experiences

Overall rating

4.2 /5

based on 3 experiences

Rating summary

Things to do

4.2/5

Safety

3/5

Food

3.3/5

Budget-friendly

2.6/5

Solo travel experience

Started in Kenya in Mombasa, flew to Rwanda and did the gorilla trek, and over landed and camped through Rwanda, Uganda, and back to Kenya. Then flew to South Africa and drove along the coastline of Cape Town, Hermanus, Simons Town, Gansbaai, and Stellenbosch. Trip of a lifetime.

Posted: May 20, 2023
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 4/5Safety: 4/5
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Chaz

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About Me

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

Countries I’ve Visited

🇿🇦 South Africa, 🇲🇿 Mozambique, 🇸🇿 Swaziland, 🇳🇦 Namibia

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Pheny

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Am someone who is social,outgoing,straighforward and really amaizing if you get to know me well

Countries I’ve Visited

🇬🇭 Ghana

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MargO

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My name is margo I'm a fun intellectual person i love traveling and I'm planning to start my journey soon and to make as many friends as i can

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🇩🇿 Algeria

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Pheny

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6 days

About me

Am someone who is social,outgoing,straighforward and really amaizing if you get to know me well

Countries I’ve Visited

🇬🇭 Ghana

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Ngozi

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4 days

About me

Hi, I'm interested in photography, art, books, fashion and events & social

Countries I’ve Visited

🇧🇫 Burkina Faso, 🇨🇲 Cameroon, 🇬🇭 Ghana, 🇬🇳 Guinea, 🇮🇩 Indonesia, 🇳🇬 Nigeria, 🇶🇦 Qatar, 🇵🇱 Poland, 🇹🇬 Togo, 🇹🇷 Turkey, 🇺🇦 Ukraine

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Nadi

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You can stay for:

3 days

About me

Adventurer and explorer, always seeking new experiences and discovering hidden gems around the world. Passionate about solo travel, cultural immersion, and outdoor adventures. I love meeting new people, sharing stories, and learning about different cultures. I believe in living life to the fullest and embracing the unknown. Follow along for travel inspiration, tips, and stories from my journeys, and who knows, maybe we'll cross paths on the road!

Countries I’ve Visited

🇹🇷 Turkey, 🇹🇳 Tunisia, 🇫🇷 France, 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇵🇹 Portugal

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