Capital City Guide
Lusaka, capital of Zambia
Lusaka Travel Wiki
Travel to Lusaka
Lusaka is one of the fastest growing cities in southern Africa and it serves as the capital of Zambia. Once a small village, located along Manda Hill, settlers from Europe helped to expand the city’s footprint over time. As of...
Kampala, capital of Uganda
Kampala Travel Wiki
Travel to Kampala
Kampala is one of those cities that can bring you close to nature, let you enjoy an authentic African experience, or let you stretch your legs out as you kick back and relax in your own preferred way.
Situated on the...
Dodoma, capital of Tanzania
Dodoma Travel Wiki
Travel to Dodoma
Founded in 1907 by German colonists, Dodoma has formed into a metropolitan center that serves as the capital of Tanzania. It is a place where adventures are waiting if you know where to look for them.
Start your journey by heading...
Juba, capital of South Sudan
Juba Travel Wiki
Travel to Juba
When the nation of South Sudan formed in 2011, Juba became its capital. It is the largest city in this new nation and was officially founded in 1922. In the 19th century, however, a trading post called Gondokoro was located...
Mogadishu, capital of Somalia
Mogadishu Travel Wiki
Travel to Mogadishu
Mogadishu, which is called Xamar locally, has been an important coastal community for thousands of years. In recent years, the city has experienced rapid levels of reconstruction after more than 20 years of civil war. New hotels, roads, and an...
Victoria, capital of Seychelles
Victoria Travel Wiki
Travel to Victoria
Victoria is one of those special island cities where your stay makes you feel just like a local. You’ll find that the city still feels like a colonial masterpiece, even though that was centuries ago. The post office and courthouse...
Kigali, capital of Rwanda
Kigali Travel Wiki
Travel to Kigali
If you plan to visit Rwanda one day, then there’s a good chance that your journey will bring you to Kigali, its capital. Founded in 1907 during the German colonial period, the city became a capital in 1962 when Rwanda...
Maputo, capital of Mozambique
Maputo Travel Wiki
Travel to Maputo
Found on the shores of Mozambique, it is often given the nickname of “The City of Acacias.” Numerous acacia tress can be found along its avenues, making it one of the most beautiful cities on the Indian Ocean. It’s a...
Port Louis, capital of Mauritius
Port Louis Travel Wiki
Travel to Port Louis
Port Louis has been used as a harbor since the 17th century. Name in honor of King Louis XV, there is a distinctive feel of home that you’ll find when visiting this island capital. French architecture, English gardens,...
Lilongwe, capital of Malawi
Lilongwe Travel Wiki
Travel to Lilongwe
Located centrally in Malawi, Lilongwe is close to the borders of Zambia and Mozambique along the banks of a river of which it shares a name. It was founded in 1906 as a trading post, became a town in 1947,...