BY TUVA

Just because it doesn’t look like the postcards doesn’t mean it’s not African. Rooftops and railways. Vibe curators and city creators. Digital communities and soft life advocates. This is all part of the story now. The future of African travel isn’t far away. You’re standing in it. The only question is: Will you start seeing it?

What even makes a place “African enough”? If it doesn’t have tribal prints or mud walls, is it still Africa? Cape Verde, Mauritius, Northern Morocco, Kigali — these places are often overlooked because they don’t fit the tourist-friendly “African aesthetic.” But here’s the truth: Africa is not a costume. It’s a continent.

Vacation isn’t just for the rich. It’s for us—the youth working multiple jobs, learning at night, hustling for the community. Africa’s travel is shifting from commodity to connection. Cultural travel, micro-adventures, creative side hustles—they all signal one thing: we deserve rest, discovery, and economic joy—on our own terms. So next time someone asks, “Is vacation even for Africans?”, just smile. Because we’re rewriting the story—one micro-trip, cultural visit, or remote