The term safari came from the Arabic word ‘safar’, meaning journey. And ever since the word was adapted to refer to excursions to the wilds of Africa, people have ventured to the continent to discover the fauna and flora, but also the history of these lands on cultural excursions.
Africa consists of 54 countries with more than 1.2 billion people calling the continent home. Considering that these individuals come from over 3,000 distinct tribes, a cultural excursion to these shores will be rich and varied.
Regarded as the birthplace of the human race, Africa has a plethora of options when it comes to a journey of the cultural kind. The continent offers so much more than famous sites like the pyramids in Egypt and a memorable journey to other corners where diverse histories reign, is a must.
Nearly a 130 UNESCO world heritage sites are in Africa, with 84 classified as sites of cultural importance. These range from ancient ruins and places of worship to archaeological digs.