Welcome to Helen in Wonderlust!
Hi, I’m Helen!
I love to travel all over the world, but it’s Africa that holds a special place in my heart. I started backpacking the continent in 2009 and I haven’t stopped!
My mission in life is to is to help people travel Africa in an authentic, safe, fun, adventurous and ethical way – through this blog, my tour company, Rock My Adventure, and my book, The Independent Traveller’s Guide to Backpacking Africa.
To help you plan your trips to Africa (as well as plenty of other destinations) check out my guides below.
Africa Blog Posts
Where to Find the Best Nairobi Nightlife – Bars, Clubs & Places to Party
Where to Eat in Nairobi: My Favourite Restaurants, Cafes & Street Food Spots
Help Us Build a School in the Turtle Islands, Sierra Leone and Transform Lives
Things to Know Before You Visit Ghana
From Africa, With Love – Postcards from Botswana
The Best Things to Do in Madagascar
The Best Time to Visit Madagascar
The Best Things to Do in Rwanda
Where to Stay in Chobe National Park, Botswana
The Ultimate Guide to a Chobe National Park Safari
Southern Tanzania & Mafia Island Group Trip (26 October – 10 November 2025)
Botswana & Victoria Falls Group Trip (17 – 29 August 2025)
Come to Africa With Me & Rock My Adventure – Africa Group Tours
Experience amazing, adventurous and authentic Africa with a group of new friends!
Join a Rock My Adventure group tour – perfect for solo travellers, couples, and small groups who want to explore Africa together.
Our highly personalised trips blend immersive culture, thrilling safaris, bucket-list moments, and vibrant local experiences – all with a fun, friendly group.
Travel off the beaten path, connect with local communities, and make memories (and friends) that will last a lifetime.
My Backpacking Africa Ebook
Thinking about travelling to Sub-Saharan Africa? Looking for some help in planning and preparing for your trip? Then check out my Africa ebook!
I’ve been travelling to Africa for the last 15 years, and over that time, I’ve had many adventures, made plenty of mistakes, made a ton of friends, had lots of fun and learned a lot about African countries, cultures, and wildlife.
And I want to help you do the same (minus the mistakes)!
With over 300 pages, this e-book contains pretty much everything I know about travelling Africa in an authentic, safe, fun, adventurous and ethical way.
Out of Africa Blog Posts
New Orleans to Nashville – An Epic Southern USA Road Trip Itinerary
Hiking Loughrigg Fell in the Lake District
My 5-Day Southern Iceland Itinerary & Budget
What to Wear in Iceland (My Complete Packing List for Summer & Winter)
Norfolk Broads Boat Hire: 10 Things to Know Before You Go
Cruising on the Norfolk Broads: Potter Heigham to Coltishall Itinerary
Fleetwith Pike & the Buttermere Infinity Pool
24 Beautiful Places to Visit in the Lake District
Glasthomebury Ideas: How to Recreate Glastonbury Festival at Home
15 Places to Visit & Things to Do in North Devon, England
Roadtripping the Outer Hebrides – Itinerary & Things To Do
30 Things To Know Before You Drive Scotland’s NC500
Get in Touch!
Got a question about Africa or one of my tours? Want to work with me? Want to request a blog post? Then send me a message using the form to the left!
Helen x
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