There are too many myths about Africa that are not true. From our extensive research across Africa continent while myth-busting. We felt it is necessary to tell the whole world that Africa is not what it’s been made out to be – it’s awesome! Here are the 5 most common myths about Africa that are not true.
#1 AFRICA IS A COUNTRY
When people talk about Africa continent, that is home to over 54 independent countries and 1 billion humans – they reduce it down to a single nation. In reality, Africa’s the world’s oldest populated area and the second-largest continent on the planet. It is vast, and the cultures that exist within it are even more so. South Africa, for instance, has an incredible 11 official languages (the UK has one), while across the continent, there are over 1500-2000 local languages spoken every day.
#2 DANGEROUS ANIMALS ROAM FREELY EVERYWHERE
This one is as true as saying Australians are riding to work on their Kangaroos. Animals like to stick to their patch, not those that humans occupy (not to mention that many have been driven from populated areas by poaching and urban sprawl!). You’ll rarely see a large or dangerous animal in cities or towns, other than a fellow human.
#3 AFRICA IS TECHNOLOGICALLY BACKWARDS
Most countries in Africa have access to 4G and Wi-Fi. Almost everyone we met had mobile phones, including the Maasai warriors of Kenya and Tanzania
Across the continent, African banks have created innovative mobile-friendly banking systems that have revolutionized small business in rural areas, and many farmers are empowered with vital information for their harvest each season via mobile apps. Africa is also at the forefront of solar technology, with Morocco building the world’s largest solar power plant.
#4 AFRICA IS DIRTY AND UNDERDEVELOPED
We experienced good and accessible roads network in most of southern Africa and parts of East Africa, including Tanzania and Zambia, for example. There are certainly plenty of roads riddled with potholes or simply made of dirt, but that wasn’t the majority. The notion that the majority of the countries in Africa are barely developed, poor backwaters is just very far from the current reality.
#5 THERE’S NOTHING TO SEE APART FROM ANIMALS
Let’s start with South Africa (Cape Town), which on top of having the most incredible natural beauty of any city we’ve seen, has a thriving hipster and art scene to match any city in the world. Follow by Namibia (Ongula Village Homestead Lodge is the dawn of tourism in the North – Central Region beyond Dunes and Wild-life. Discover Owambo for authentic traditional and cultural experiences.)
