Welcome to Helen in Wonderlust!
Hi, I’m Helen!
I love to travel all over the world, but it’s Africa that holds a special place in my heart. I started backpacking the continent in 2009 and I haven’t stopped!
My mission in life is to is to help people travel Africa in an authentic, safe, fun, adventurous and ethical way – through this blog, my tour company, Rock My Adventure, and my book, The Independent Traveller’s Guide to Backpacking Africa.
To help you plan your trips to Africa (as well as plenty of other destinations) check out my guides below.
Latest Blog Posts
The Best Things to Do in Rwanda
New Orleans to Nashville – An Epic Deep South Road Trip Itinerary
Where to Stay in Chobe National Park, Botswana
The Ultimate Guide to a Chobe National Park Safari
Southern Tanzania & Mafia Island Group Trip (26 October – 10 November 2025)
Botswana & Victoria Falls Group Trip (17 – 29 August 2025)
Rock My Adventure – Africa Group Tours
Experience amazing, adventurous and authentic Africa with a group of new friends!
Want to travel Africa, but don’t want to go alone? Then you’ve come to the right place!
Rock My Adventure offer highly-personalised and life-changing group tours in Africa, bringing together solo travellers, couples and small groups for immersive, fun, off-the-beaten-path adventures.
Our aim is to show you the real Africa, not just the epic safaris and bucket list activities (although we do all of those too), but we also include cultural experiences, history, nightlife and every day life – our trips have it all!
Backpacking Africa Ebook
Thinking about travelling to Sub-Saharan Africa? Looking for some help in planning and preparing for your trip? Then check out my Africa 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.
Out of Africa
Scotland’s North Coast 500 Route Planner, Map & 1-Week Itinerary
An Epic (and Affordable) Two-Week Hawaii Itinerary: Oahu, Maui & the Big Island
The Best Things to Do in Liverpool: City Guide & 2-Day Itinerary
An Epic Iceland Road Trip Itinerary (with Things To Do & Self-Drive Tips)
Get in Touch!
Got a question about Africa or one of my tours? Want to work with me? Want to request a blog post? Then send me a message using the form to the left!
Helen x
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