When you think about exotic overseas travels, are you often shown destinations in Europe, Southeast Asia and South America? Although they’re all beautiful destinations that offer unique and awesome experiences, we hear way less about the beauty of Africa — the most diverse continent there is.

Africa, made up of 54 countries, has something for any type of traveler — the adventure seeker, foodie, beach bum, animal lover, fashionista, city slicker or country lover and everyone in between. Here is a gallery of 23 stunning photos from around the continent that will make you want to pick a country and book a trip, NOW.

Love on a mountain in South Africa

@mr_m_baldwin @brittanyjclybourn the gold at the end of your hike #SouthAfrica 🔸 #soultravel

A photo posted by Travel Black: SoulSociety101™ (@soulsociety) on Jul 26, 2016 at 5:52pm PDT

Street style in Senegal

@ndoumbeseywhat stylin in #Senegal 🔸 #soultravel

A photo posted by Travel Black: SoulSociety101™ (@soulsociety) on Aug 23, 2016 at 5:03am PDT

Adventure awaits in Zambia

@samantha.allan don’t look down #VictoriaFalls #Zambia 🔸 #soultravel

A photo posted by Travel Black: SoulSociety101™ (@soulsociety) on Jul 27, 2016 at 5:40pm PDT

Be your own sunshine in Ghana

@iamhamamat be your own sunshine #Ghana 🔸 #soultravel

A photo posted by Travel Black: SoulSociety101™ (@soulsociety) on Apr 22, 2016 at 5:15am PDT

Carefree beach day in Zanzibar

@moryaeight carefree #Zanzibar 🔸 #soultravel

A photo posted by Travel Black: SoulSociety101™ (@soulsociety) on Jul 26, 2016 at 3:41am PDT

Look back at it in Egypt

@sleepingsatyr look back at it #Egypt 🔸 #soultravel

A photo posted by Travel Black: SoulSociety101™ (@soulsociety) on Feb 29, 2016 at 3:58pm PST

All in the details in Morocco

@racheltravels lost in sacred geometry #Morocco 🔸 #soultravel

A photo posted by Travel Black: SoulSociety101™ (@soulsociety) on Mar 26, 2016 at 3:23pm PDT

Stand for something in Tanzania

@24shades_ motherland flexing #Tanzania 🔸 #soultravel

A photo posted by Travel Black: SoulSociety101™ (@soulsociety) on Apr 1, 2016 at 6:09pm PDT

Epic couple moments in South Africa

@ayanaiman love is watching the sunrise in a hot air balloon over #Johannesburg #SouthAfrica 🔸 #soultravel

A photo posted by Travel Black: SoulSociety101™ (@soulsociety) on Jun 4, 2016 at 5:39am PDT

Pony ride in Nigeria

@tokitonegrito beach side of #Nigeria 🔸 #soultravel

A photo posted by Travel Black: SoulSociety101™ (@soulsociety) on May 11, 2016 at 6:03pm PDT

Living in the past in Egypt

@dreamgirl_08 living in the past #Luxor #Egypt 🔸 #soultravel

A photo posted by Travel Black: SoulSociety101™ (@soulsociety) on Mar 19, 2016 at 6:21am PDT

Spend time with new animal friends in Rwanda

@dafinagood spend some time with new animal friends in #Rwanda 🔸 #soultravel “The Guides and Trackers are amazing! they live and breathe these animals and protect them like family! Amazing how they speak to the Gorillas using their vocalizations/language to make them aware that we come as friends. There are only 800 Mountain Gorillas in the world and I got to spend an hour with a dozen of them!”

A photo posted by Travel Black: SoulSociety101™ (@soulsociety) on Mar 17, 2016 at 10:01am PDT

Unbothered in South Africa

@chaemichael_ unbothered #SouthAfrica 🔸 #soultravel

A photo posted by Travel Black: SoulSociety101™ (@soulsociety) on Mar 16, 2016 at 4:41am PDT

Just like magic in Zimbabwe

@ownbyfemme just like magic #Zimbabwe 🔸 #soultravel

A photo posted by Travel Black: SoulSociety101™ (@soulsociety) on Dec 27, 2015 at 5:46am PST

Shea butter chronicles in Burkina Faso

@lanitamargarita Shea Butter chronicles #BurkinaFaso 🔸 #soultravel

A photo posted by Travel Black: SoulSociety101™ (@soulsociety) on Mar 2, 2016 at 11:15am PST

Surreal visuals in Seychelles

@dafinagood seems surreal #LaDigue #Seychelles 🔸 #soultravel

A photo posted by Travel Black: SoulSociety101™ (@soulsociety) on Feb 20, 2016 at 5:46am PST

It takes a village in Ghana

@dpipertwins double styling on em #Accra #Ghana 🔸 #soultravel

A photo posted by Travel Black: SoulSociety101™ (@soulsociety) on Apr 22, 2016 at 5:34pm PDT

Picture perfect in Egypt

@just_go_monique just go! #Egypt 🔸 #soultravel

A photo posted by Travel Black: SoulSociety101™ (@soulsociety) on May 22, 2015 at 10:10am PDT

Indulge in the culture in Ethiopia

@mataano indulge in culture #KaroTribe #Ethiopia 🔸 #soultravel

A photo posted by Travel Black: SoulSociety101™ (@soulsociety) on Jan 25, 2016 at 4:13am PST

Lion order in South Africa

Mufasa. Sarabi. Simba. #LionOrder #SSxSouthAfrica

A photo posted by Travel Black: SoulSociety101™ (@soulsociety) on Feb 12, 2016 at 4:51am PST

Momma and cub in Ghana

@brienneyvonne mom and cub #Accra #Ghana 🔸 #soultravel

A photo posted by Travel Black: SoulSociety101™ (@soulsociety) on Jan 10, 2016 at 12:54pm PST

Guess who’s coming for dinner in Kenya

@mark.c via @visiterlafrique Guess who’s coming to dinner? #Nairobi #Kenya 🔸 #soultravel

A photo posted by Travel Black: SoulSociety101™ (@soulsociety) on Dec 2, 2015 at 4:26pm PST

Kiss the sphinx in Egypt

@dafinagood kiss the Sphinx #Egypt 🔸 #soultravel

A photo posted by Travel Black: SoulSociety101™ (@soulsociety) on Nov 2, 2015 at 5:09am PST

And just because we LOVED putting together this gallery showcasing the beauty and diversity of Africa, here’s a bonus:

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A photo posted by Travel Black: SoulSociety101™ (@soulsociety) on Dec 2, 2015 at 3:09pm PST

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