On my recent trip through Western Africa, by far the most challenging aspect of the travel was dealing with the bureaucracy of each nation’s immigration and trying to secure a visa for onward travel. Some of the hardest countries to get visas from including Angola, Nigeria, Equatorial Guinea, and Democratic Republic of Congo are located … Continue reading 15 Tips for Getting Visas in Africa
This week on Wandering West Africa, Another Night in Cameroon, Arriving in Congo, Angola Visa in Brazzaville Congo, Chad Visa in Brazzaville Congo, Sightseeing Brazzaville, Ferry from Congo to the DRC, Angola Visa in Kinshasa DRC, Flight from DRC to Angola and Sightseeing Luanda. This week has been hectic, exhausting, but overall a success. Another … Continue reading The Congo, DRC and Angola
This week on Wandering West Africa, visa runs at several embassies with some sightseeing on the side. Arriving from Douala, Yaounde was a welcomed change of pace. The peaceful capital of Cameroon is much less hectic and busy. Nestled in the surrounding hills, the city feels a lot smaller than it actually is. After checking … Continue reading Visa Runs in Yaounde Cameroon
From the top of Mount Cameroon to the reclusive state of Equatorial Guinea, this week in Wandering West Africa. The week started with a two day climb of Mount Cameroon, the highest mountain in the west of Africa. I’ll have a specific post about this adventurous activity this week, though I can say that even … Continue reading From Central Africa’s Top to Most Mysterious