Africa is a huge continent made up of 54 different countries in total.
Our Africa Food Map covers the most popular African food eaten in each country.
The smallest country in Africa, surrounded entirely by Senegal. The Gambia has only 80km of coastline, but what an impressive stretch it is: towering palms, gold sandy beaches, quiet fishing villages and dotted with scenic lagoons. The Gambia is also home to nature reserves, over 500 different bird species, hippos, crocodiles and a number of historic slave trade stations worth seeing.
Africa is a huge continent made up of 54 different countries in total.
Our Africa Food Map covers the most popular African food eaten in each country.
What is the most popular food in Africa?
From the savoury stews of East Africa to the delectable pastries of North Africa, the continent’s culinary landscape is as diverse as it is delicious, offering many gastronomic delights.
Travelling to West Africa might not be on everyone’s bucket list. It seems like a truly forgotten part of the world.
But for those who seek adventure and are eager to see raw Africa, West Africa will not disappoint.
From Mauritania to Cameroon, this part of the world isn’t known as a culinary superstar, yet some great dishes can be found here.
The Gambia was country number 133 for us. Getting in wasn’t as easy as we would like, but we finally made it here.
We crossed the border from Senegal to the Gambia and dealing with the corrupt officers was our first surprise upon entry.