Welcome to Helen in Wonderlust!
I love to travel all over the world, but it’s Africa travel that I’m most passionate about!
My mission for this site (and in life) is to is to help people travel Africa in an authentic, safe, fun, adventurous and ethical way.
I started this blog with the aim to share information, dispel myths about the African continent, and encourage and help others travel to travel. I’ve also written a 300+ page e-book called The Independent Traveller’s Guide to Backpacking Africa!
When I’m not writing and sharing travel tips on my blog, you’ll find me leading adventure tours in Africa with my tour company Rock My Adventure. We run tours in 16 different African countries across east, West and Southern Africa.
You can read more about me, and my story here.
Helen x
Need some help planning a trip to Africa?
To help you begin planning your Africa trip, here are a few of my favourite Africa travel tips and most helpful guides!
- The Ultimate Africa Travel Guide
- How to Plan Your Dream Trip to Africa (in 18 easy steps)
- My Top Africa Travel Tips (from 11 Years of Travelling the Continent)
- My Top 10 Countries to Visit in Africa
- My 6-Month Africa Travel Budget
- Solo Travel in Africa vs. Taking a Group Tour
- 39 Things You Need to Know Before Backpacking Africa
- The 25 Best Places in Africa for Solo Travellers
- The Beginner’s Guide to Backpacking East & Southern Africa
- The Independent Traveller’s Guide to Backpacking Africa
- Do I Need a Yellow Fever Certificate to Travel to Africa?
- 10 Reasons to Take a Group Tour in Africa
- The Ultimate Africa Packing List (Plus FREE Africa Packing Checklist)
- 10 Incredible Books to Read Before You to Visit Africa
Want to come to Africa with me?
As well as writing this blog, I also run very fun group trips across Africa. So if you want to want to experience amazing, adventurous, and authentic Africa with a group of new friends, check out my Rock My Adventure tours!
Want some inspiration for your Africa itinerary?
I love planning itineraries (almost) as much as I love actual travel! Here are a few I made earlier…
Looking for some ideas for cool things to do in Africa?
I love finding the best things to do in all the countries I visit, so check out some ideas for the below locations!
- 33 Awesome Things To Do In Nairobi, Kenya
- 40 Amazing Things To Do In Zanzibar
- 23 FREE Things To Do In Cape Town
- 21 Amazing Things To Do In Botswana
- 24 Fun Things To Do In Moshi, Tanzania
- 20 Awesome Things To Do In Arusha, Tanzania
- 38 Best Things To Do In Namibia
- 17 Incredible Things To Do In Uganda
- 10 Unique Places To Visit In Northern Kenya
- The Best Things To Do In Sierra Leone & Itinerary
- The Best Things To Do In Malawi
- The Best Things To Do In Stone Town, Zanzibar
Want to go on safari?
I’ve been to tons of national parks across Africa, so have a read of my safari guides below!
- Planning a Safari to the Masai Mara – Everything You Need to Know
- A Guide To Samburu National Reserve In Kenya
- The Best Safari Clothing & What to Pack
- How to Go on Safari in Addo Elephant Park, South Africa
- The Best Places in Africa to See Elephants
- The Best Places for Safari in Southern Africa
- Planning a Trip to Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Kenya – Everything You Need to Know
- How to Find a Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater Safari (to suit your budget)
- Amboseli National Park – Kenya’s Most Iconic Unknown Destination
- How to Travel to the Masai Mara on a Budget (under $500)
- A Safari in the Ngorongoro Crater
My most epic and adventurous trips!
Here’s a few of my more off-the-beaten path adventures!
- Climbing Mount Nyiragongo in the Congo (DRC): Everything You Need to Know
- Swimming With Whale Sharks in Tofo, Mozambique
- Climbing Kilimanjaro: How to Prepare & My Tips for Reaching the Top
- A Complete Guide to Gorilla Trekking in Uganda & Rwanda
- The Ilala Ferry, Malawi – My Best Worst Journey Ever
- 15 Things to Know Before You Visit Benin: Voodoo’s and Voodon’ts
- 15 Things You Should Know Before Visiting Sierra Leone
- The Tazara Train – Travelling Overland from Zambia to Tanzania
- 16 of Africa’s Most Incredible Hiking Destinations
- How To Visit The Umoja Women’s Village In Kenya
Some of my favourite ‘Out of Africa’ posts!
Africa is my favourite place to travel, but I love travelling other places and writing about them too!
- An Epic (and Affordable) Two-Week Hawaii Itinerary: Oahu, Maui & the Big Island
- Scotland’s North Coast 500 Route, Map & 1-Week Itinerary
- 30 Things To Know Before You Drive Scotland’s NC500
- Island Hopping the Outer Hebrides in Scotland: Itinerary & Things To Do
- 30 Essential Tips for Your First Glastonbury Festival
- Croyde Bay Guide: Where To Stay, Where To Eat & Things To Do
- The Best Things To Do In Liverpool: City Guide & 2-Day Itinerary
- Wild Camping In The Lake District – A Beginner’s Guide
- 24 Beautiful Places To Visit In The Lake District
- 9 Things I Loved About Sri Lanka (and 6 things I didn’t)
- An Epic Iceland Road Trip Itinerary (With Things To Do & Self-Drive Tips)
- My 5-Day Southern Iceland Itinerary & Budget
The Independent Traveller’s Guide to Backpacking Africa (My Ebook)
I’ve been travelling to Africa for the last 14 years, and over that time, I’ve had many adventures, made plenty of mistakes, made a ton of friends, had lots of fun and learned a lot about African countries, cultures, and wildlife.
And I want to help you do the same (minus the mistakes)!
With over 300 pages, this e-book contains pretty much everything I know about travelling Africa in an authentic, safe, fun, adventurous and ethical way.
Grab your copy of The Independent Traveller’s Guide to Backpacking Africa. All for the bargain price of £10.99! With lifetime updates!
Want to keep in touch?
I’d love to keep in touch! You can find me on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Pinterest! Or, better still, come along on a Rock My Adventure tour and we can hang out in real life!
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