The Duke of Cambridge, 36, went there in 1997 with Prince Harry, following the funeral of Princess Diana, and ever since he has campaigned passionately for conservation in the region.
Prince William is set to travel to Namibia, Tanzania and Kenya from Monday September 24 to Sunday September 30.
During his visit as a teen, he visited with his brother and dad so the boys could come to terms with the death of their mum.
The continent also holds a place in his heart with Kate Middleton, as Prince William proposed in a log cabin during a safari near Mount Kenya in 2010.
The mum-of-three isn’t confirmed to be travelling on the trip, so it is likely Prince William will be travelling solo.
Both Prince William and Prince Harry have spoken about their love of Africa in the past and the significance it plays in their life.
The Duke of Sussex said: “I first came in 1997, straight after my mum died. My dad told my brother and me to pack our bags — we were going to Africa to get away from it all. My brother and I were brought up outdoors.
“I have this intense sense of complete relaxation and normality here. To not get recognised, to lose myself in the bush with what I would call the most down-to-earth people on the planet, people with no ulterior motives, no agendas, who would sacrifice everything for the betterment of nature. I talk to them about their jobs, about what they do. And I learn so much.”
During Prince William’s trip this week, he’ll be visiting in his role as President of United for Wildlife and patron of Tusk.
The organisations aim to promote conservation and fight illegal wildlife trade.
The trip comes after Prince William flew over to Kenya in 2016, to meet the president and wildlife rangers, and learn about their efforts to stop poaching.
The Tusk Trust was established in 1990 at the height of the previous poaching crisis, when thousands of elephants and rhinos were slaughtered.
Prince William, who has been a royal patron of Tusk Trust since 2005, spoke about the importance of raising awareness for conservation.
PRINCE WILLIAM'S AFRICAN SCHEDULE
September 24-25: Namibia
The Duke of Cambridge will meet Vice President Nangolo Mbumba.
He will also attend a celebration for UK-Namibia relations at the Residence of The British High Commissioner, Kate Airey.
September 27: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania; September 29: Moshi, Tanzania
Prince William will meet president President Magufuli, visit the Dar es Salaam port, and visit the visit the College of African Wildlife Management in Moshi.
September 30: Kenya
Prince William will visit 1st Battalion the Irish Guards Battlegroup who are training at British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK). He holds the position as the Colonel of the Regiment.
Prince William said: “Africa's wildlife is suffering as well as its people.
“Like so many others, I am deeply saddened by the numbers of elephant, rhino and pangolin who have been illegally slaughtered for their tusks, horns and scales. But the illegal wildlife trade also has a devastating human impact.
“Too many brave rangers are tragically killed each year by poachers. Communities see their tourist livelihoods threatened. And the proceeds of the illegal wildlife trade fund broader criminal networks and threaten security.
“This is why I am committed to doing what I can to help end this terrible, global crime. This will be a particular focus of my upcoming visit to Africa, and of course the conference on the illegal wildlife trade taking place here in London in October.”
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