Africa
From the jungles of West Africa to the great plains of East Africa, from the Sahara in the north to the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa, this is a continent of contrasts. A safari is in many ways the ultimate wildlife experience, whether you are watching a million wildebeest on the Serengeti Migration or coming face to face with a mountain gorilla in the foothills of the Ruwenzoris. Experience ancient tribal traditions, a thriving music scene, incredible scenery and unsurpassed wildlife on your own African adventure, and discover why it is they say that once you've visited this incredible continent a part of you will always long to go back.
The long, thin West African country of Benin has a fascinating history closely linked to the slave trade, and a wealth of tribal culture, with fetish markets and traditional voodoo beliefs still…
Going on safari in Botswana is to experience Africa's wildlife at its finest. The Okavango Delta has some of the highest concentrations of game in the world, and you can explore the lush waterways…
Ethiopia is what adventure travel is all about. The rock-hewn churches of Lalibela attest to the ancient Christian roots in Ethiopia – the name Ethiopia itself appears 45 times in the Bible. High…
Stretching inland from the coast on West Africa, almost entirely surrounded by neighbouring Senegal, Gambia has an unlikely shape for a country. The capital Banjul is one of the smaller cities in…
The jewel in the crown of West Africa, Ghana is home to the vibrant Ashanti Kingdom, known for its colourful traditional ceremonies. Ghana lies in the region formerly known as the Gold Coast, due…
Kenya is classic safari country, with legendary reserves such as Samburu, the Masai Mara and the Aberdares offering a superb wildlife experience. But Kenya is much more than game parks: experience…
The amazing island of Madagascar is not like anywhere else. With a distinctive culture combining African and South East Asian elements, Madagascar has evolved in isolation, set in a striking…
Malawi has always been a favourite destination for travellers in Southern Africa who discovered the many charms of this beautiful country long ago. Though landlocked, Malawi has its own inland sea…
Mali is where West Africa meets the Sahara, an amazing desert land full of legendary places, such as the fabled city of Timbuktu, or the ancient town of Djenné, known for its enormous mud mosque.…
From the vast emptiness of the Sahara Desert to the teeming bustle of colourful souks and markets, Morocco is a land of contrasts. Ride a camel across red dunes that stretch as far as the eye can…
Namibia is the location of one of the most inhospitable habitats on earth – the Namib Desert, which runs down the coast of this enormous, arid country, home to an extraordinary amount of wildlife…
Many people have heard of Rwanda but few have actually discovered what this jewel of a country has to offer the adventurous traveller. With a lush interior spread across the chain of volcanoes that…
Music has been a major export of Senegal for a long time – the country seems to specialise in producing internationally acclaimed musicians such as Youssou N'dour, Baaba Maal and the Orchestre…
South Africa is a land of contrasts, with magnificent National Parks which are home to some of the finest wildlife on the continent, beautiful landscapes ranging from the parched Karoo to the high…
Tanzania is what many people think of when they think of Africa – the vast grasslands of the Serengeti, Maasai warriors and Africa's highest mountain, Mt Kilimanjaro. But Tanzania has much more…
Stretching in a narrow ribbon of land from the savannah down to the coast, Togo has become known primarily for its beautiful beaches, but this West African country has much more as well. Lomé the…
Tunisia may be small in size compared to its neighbours, but there's no shortage of attractions in this North African country. Superb Roman ruins, the charming island of Djerba and the bizarre cave…
One of Africa's best kept secrets, Zambia is home to some of the most spectacular wildlife on the continent. South Luangwa National Park has featured in numerous wildlife programs, and other parks…
The legendary spice island of Zanzibar lies just off the coast of Tanzania, which it officially belongs to, and yet Zanzibar has a totally unique feel. In the narrow streets of the capital Stone…
Zimbabwe is one of the most beautiful countries in Africa, with a huge variety of landscapes ranging from the semi-desert of the south-west through to the spectacular Eastern Highlands, with…
