Welcome to Helen in Wonderlust

I never knew of a morning in Africa when I woke up and was not happy.”

ERNEST HEMINGWAY

Welcome to Helen in Wonderlust! I’m so glad you’re here!

I love to travel all over the world, but it’s Africa that holds a special place in my heart.

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.

I love being in the wild, mountains, going on safari, dancing, music, surfing, yoga, rainbows, wild swimming, waterfalls, festivals, and having fun! You can read more about me and my story here.

Helen x

Need some help planning a trip to Africa?

• 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 some help planning your Africa Itinerary?

• Botswana: The Best Places to Visit in Botswana (Including 3 Incredible Safari Itineraries)
• Kenya: A Magical Kenya Itinerary (Plus Things To See & Do)
• Kenya & Tanzania: The Perfect 2-Week Kenya and Tanzania Itinerary
• Malawi: An Awesome Malawi Itinerary (Plus Things to See & Do)
• Namibia: An Epic Namibia Itinerary (Plus Things to See & Do)
• Sierra Leone: The Best Things To Do in Sierra Leone: A 2-Week Itinerary
• South Africa: An Awesome 2-Week South Africa Itinerary – Cape Town & the Garden Route
• Tanzania: The Ultimate Tanzania Itinerary (Plus Things To See & Do)

Looking for some ideas for things to do in Africa?

• 25 Awesome Things to Do in Nairobi, Kenya
• 10 Unique Experiences to Have in Northern Kenya
• 25 Awesome Things to Do in Nairobi, Kenya
• 10 Unique Experiences to Have in Northern Kenya
• The Best Things To Do in Malawi
• 35 Amazing Things to Do in Namibia
• 40 Amazing Things To Do in Zanzibar
• The Best Things to Do in Stone Town, Zanzibar
• 13 Incredible Things To Do in Uganda
• 24 Fun Things To Do In Moshi, Tanzania
• 22 Awesome Things To Do in Arusha, Tanzania

Want to go on safari?

• 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
• Finding the Lion King in the Serengeti
• Into the Wild: the Okavango Delta

Looking for some epic African adventure ideas?

• 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

Some of my favourite ‘Out of Africa’ posts!

• 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
• The Best Things to Do in Liverpool – An Awesome Itinerary
• 9 Things I Loved About Sri Lanka (and 6 things I didn’t)
• My 5-Day Southern Iceland Itinerary & Budget

The Independent Traveller’s Guide to Backpacking Africa (E-Book)

I’ve been travelling to Africa for the last 12 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 come to Africa with me on a Rock My Adventure tour?

Want to explore Africa on a small group adventure tour? Then check out my Rock My Adventure tours!

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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