Independent travel in Africa can be as easy as anywhere else or a complete nightmare of terrifying bus drivers, destroyed roads and long journeys. But the mix is what makes travel here exciting! Rest assured that most routes are well travelled by locals and getting around the continent is possible. The problem is finding information online before you go so you can plan.
Well that’s where this page comes in. I’m pulling together as much information as possible on taking public transport around Africa – from short, local bus trips to cross-continent train journeys. Browse around the map for quick information and click on the countries for more detailed, in-depth articles on getting from point A to point B.