5 African travel influencers to follow

AS WE STOKE the wanderlust with travel restrictions easing and the tourism sector slowly coming alive, don’t fret about your next destination or sho’t left break.

There are plenty of Instagram accounts to follow, especially if you want to explore across the African continent during Africa Month. We all know that a little inspiration goes a long way.

As such, we have selected five of the best African travel influencers that you need to follow on Instagram to help get you started.

The Bush-bound Family(@thebushboundfamily)

Soaking in bush sounds, safari adventures, wild animals? If that’s your thing, look no further than this KwaZulu-Natal family who enjoys going on adventures in the African jungle. Some of the places they’ve explored include:

Khwai Private Reserve: A Botswana reserve covering 200000 hectares. It provides a thrilling wildlife encounter. Hwange National Park: This is Zimbabwe’s largest national park, with more than 100 mammal species. Tokito (@tokitonegrito)

This account is one of our favourites since it introduces us to parts of Africa that rarely see much foot traffic from tourists; from beautiful beaches to springs, to people and cultural experiences, there is plenty to explore. What to see?

Wli Waterfalls: This is Ghana’s largest waterfall, as well as the tallest in West Africa. Locals call the falls Agumatsa, which means “let me flow”.

Wikki Warm Springs: This is a beautiful natural spring with crystal blue water. It is in Yankari National Park, one of the most popular eco destinations in West Africa. Muthuri Kinyamu (@muthurikinyamu)

Adventures galore is what you can expect from this Kenyan adventure traveller. And he shows us a Kenya as we’ve never seen before.

Want that adrenalin kick? Mt Kenya: Hike up Mt Kenya, Africa’s second-highest peak, after Kilimanjaro. Aside from its stunning glaciers, worldclass flora and fauna, and spectacular views, it was listed as a Unesco World Heritage Site.

Uyapo Ketogetswe (@nde_uyapo) @nde_uyapo takes us throughout Africa in style. We love this aesthetically pleasing, well-curated feed, which features mouth-watering tuck-ins and breathtaking views.

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Nambiti Private Game Reserve: is found in KZN. With picturesque lodges to choose from Nambiti offers a private Big 5 experience, and an authentic African experience.

Wendy Watta (@wattaonthego) @wattaonthego shares beautiful shots that take us through a plethora of exquisite locations in Zanzibar, Uganda, Kenya, and more.

Sneak peek Lewa Wilderness: is one of Kenya’s private safari experiences with beautiful cottages. Guests can enjoy excursions, safaris, and guided walks.

Meru National Parks/ Porini Camp pools: The Big 5 are all present at Meru and the Porini pools are

situated right in the heart of the forest. Travellers get the best of two worlds: wildlife and nature.