The nations of Africa
Africa is the world's second-largest continent, packed with countries, and this puzzle gathers many of them. You'll be finding the well-known names — EGYPT, KENYA, NIGERIA, GHANA and MOROCCO — alongside the East African giants ETHIOPIA, TANZANIA and UGANDA.
Because every new puzzle reshuffles the map, no two African countries word searches are the same. One round a backwards BOTSWANA hides in a corner; the next a diagonal ZIMBABWE appears across the middle.
From the Sahara to the Cape
Africa stretches from desert north to green south. Travel the north through ALGERIA, TUNISIA, LIBYA and SUDAN, cross West Africa via SENEGAL, MALI and CHAD, and head south to ANGOLA, NAMIBIA, ZAMBIA and BOTSWANA. We've tucked in SOMALIA and RWANDA too.
It's a great fit for a geography lesson on Africa and the world map. Tracking down E-T-H-I-O-P-I-A turns spelling practice into a continental tour.
How to play
Drag across a word, or click its first and last letter — both work. Each country you spot locks in with its own colour and ticks off the list, so you always know what's left to find.
Want a real challenge? Switch to Medium or Hard for a bigger grid with diagonals and reverse words. Stuck on one? Tap Hint for a nudge, or Solve to reveal the whole map at once.
Print an African countries word search pack
Tap Download for a printable PDF of fresh African countries puzzles, with optional answer keys. Choose how many you want and how many per page — perfect for a geography topic, a classroom, or a quiet afternoon.
Teachers love these for lessons on Africa and world geography. Add a name-and-date line and you've got ready-to-print worksheets in seconds, free and account-free.
Frequently asked questions
Which African countries are in the word search?
A tour of the continent — Egypt, Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana and Morocco, East African nations like Ethiopia and Tanzania, and southern ones like Namibia and Botswana. Each puzzle uses a fresh mix.
Is the African countries word search free to print?
Yes. Play free online or download a printable PDF pack with optional answer keys — no sign-up required.
Is it suitable for kids?
Absolutely. Easy mode keeps the grid small with no diagonals or reverse words, perfect for a geography lesson and young learners.