Can white people go to Africa, even though they aren’t African?

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Hello, I am wondering if white people going to Africa is cultural appropriation and is allowed? Is Africa America just Africa that white people can actually go to? I just want to respect other cultures and countries. I know that Africa (not Africa America) is a country that I may want to go to one day, so I need to know if it is legal and appropriate to be there.

The First Dragon · Answer

Actually, there are many countries in Africa.  Each one of them has its own immigration policy.  I would not recommend South Africa for a White person, but there are plenty of other options.

Anonymous · Answer

Yes, of course white people can go to Africa as tourists, and they do, in large numbers. The locals welcome them, especially if they spend lots of money. Safaris in national parks to see all the wildlife are popular. Get a good camera! Don't forget that 'Africa' is a diverse continent, with 53 separate countries, and very different climates in various parts.

Be respectful of the locals when you go there.

Of course, we are all in a sense African because the whole human race originated in eastern Africa all those years ago, with dark skins.

Bon voyage!

Be respectful of the locals when you go there.

Of course, we are all in a sense African because the whole human race originated in eastern Africa all those years ago, with dark skins.

Bon voyage!

Anonymous · Answer

Are you Joe Biden?  Africa is not a country.  Africa is a continent.

Mintee · Answer

I suppose your knowledge of Africa (the huge vast continent) is limited.. You know there are White africans.... just google South Africa... Also many North Africans, Egyptians, Moroccans, Libyans, Algerians. are decendants of Europeans and are white skinned, blonde haired, blue eyed Africans..... so to answer your question.. the whites are already there in  AFrica

F · Answer

Probably but don’t expect to be given a house, benefits , translators or people campaigning for white lives matter.

Anonymous · Answer

yes they can.  So can black people

Leafsfan29-Embrace the drought! · Answer

Africa is a continent. Not a country.  There are quite literally dozens of countries in Africa.

sunshine_mel · Answer

Legal? Yes.
Appropriate? Depends if they're going there with a white saviour complex or not.

? · Answer

Flag of the Country of Africa and its 50 states.
Flag of the State of Tanzania, the 14th state. 
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Diane A · Answer

Seriously? As a visitor/tourist? White people visit all the time, how would that be illegal or cultural appropriation? No different from visiting any country.

Can white people go to Africa, even though they aren’t African?

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