[atlasunshrugged]

Any recommendations on places to visit and stay for someone thinking of spending a few months in Africa to better understand the region? Likely this summer/fall (Ghana, Cote d'Ivoire, Nigeria, Rwanda, and Ethiopia are high on my list as I've done minimal traveling in the region outside the south).

[aberkowitz]

You could honestly spend a month in any of those countries, and barely scratch the surface of all the cultures, people, and ecosystems. I would highly recommend Ghana as a base, due to its stability, infrastructure, and low corruption. If you send me an email (link in profile), I'd be happy to connect you with interesting people in most of the countries you listed as well as Kenya.

[atlasunshrugged]

Thanks for the offer, I'll send you an email shortly!

[filleduchaos]

If you'd like to visit Lagos, shoot me an email (me at [username] dot com) and I can send you some tips/places you might be interested in.

(I think the weirdest tip I have about Lagos is that it's actually a decent whale-watching spot. We get humpback whales in particular from May-ish to September-ish, much more in the latter months.)

[atlasunshrugged]

Thanks, shot you an email and can't wait to do some whale watching!

[true_religion]

Depends on what you want to do. There are waterfalls, national parks, mini safaris, night clubs, beaches, culinary festivals and art events. There is always something going on.