20 Reasons to Never Visit Africa—If You Dislike Perfection

Who needs Africa’s jaw-dropping landscapes, epic wildlife, and warm-hearted locals anyway?

If you’re allergic to life-changing adventures, these 20 “warnings” will keep you safely at home.

1. The traffic is awful

You might have to wait for the real kings of the road to move!

2. The locals are way too friendly

The warmth and hospitality will make you want to stay forever

3. The views are too distracting

4. The food is weird

You’ll go home craving flavours you can’t find anywhere else

5. The beaches are overrated

You might get stuck in an endless loop of sunbathing and snorkelling

6. There’s too much peace and quiet

No honking cars, no stress—just the sounds of the wild

7. There’s wildlife everywhere

8. It’s boring

What’s that you’re saying? (Photo: Charles Edelstein)

9. There’s no nightlife

Stargazing in the desert or dancing till dawn, Africa doesn’t do “dull”

10. It’s tough to leave

Africa has a way of stealing hearts—and you’ll keep coming back

11. The accommodation is rustic

Four walls or under the Milky Way with lions roaring in the distance—your choice

12. The wi-fi is unpredictable, if there’s any at all

You can star in your own YouTube video instead

13. But the weather is predictable

14. The roads are a disaster

But there are game viewers to navigate them

15. It’ll ruin every other trip for you

Everywhere else will seem a little… tame

16. The locals have no sense of personal space

Expect up-close encounters with wildlife that’ll make your heart race (in the best way)

17. The swimming pools are dull

If this scares you, a lazy mokoro ride will soothe your nerves. (Photo: Green Safaris)

18. The wine will ruin your taste buds

Luckily, most estates ship wine abroad and you can get your fix when you’re back home

19. The sun is such a show-off

Every evening feels like a National Geographic cover moment

20. You’ll have to put up with a lot of drumming and dancing

Africa’s rhythm is contagious, and so is its chill

But don’t take our word for it—come and see for yourself.

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Written by Lorraine Kearney