Browsing by region - Africa

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Algeria
With more than four-fifths of its territory covered by the , the Sahara is Algerias most striking feature andis drawing increasing numbers of tourists. Several flights operate from Algiers, the capital, to Ghardia, Djanet and...read more
Lion, Botswana
Outstandingly dramatic, Botswana encompasses striking salt pans, diamond-rich deserts and fertile flood plains which teem with game. The north, in particular, offers superb wildlife-watching opportunities, making this one of southern Africa’s top safari destinations.A sizable...read more
Moorish Idol-Mayotte
Calm, secluded and booze-free, the Comoros islands offer a magical and innocent getaway for those looking for some time out. The Comoros islands’ vegetation is rich and varied: 65% of the world’s perfume essence comes...read more
Sphinx and the Great Pyramid of Khufu Cheops Giza Cairo Egypt
From iconic pyramids and medieval bazaars, to natural beauty and a vibrant contemporary culture, Egypt is a land packed with captivating treasures.The pyramids at Giza - the sole survivors of the seven ancient wonders - the lotus-columned Temples of...read more
Eritrea
Eritrea stretches along the Red Sea and is a low-lying coastal area with a mountainous interior. The Turkish and Egyptian colonial periods left their legacy in the form of numerous interesting buildings and sites, and...read more
Gondor Castle, Ethiopia
Ethiopia features some of the highest and most stunning places on the African continent, such as the jaggedly carved Simien Mountains, and some of the lowest, such as the sulphur fumaroles and lunar-like landscape of...read more
Libya, Leptis Magna
Slowly but surely emerging from years of international isolation, Libya’s beauty and diversity are still relatively unknown and, as a result, the country remains largely unspoilt. The whitewashed capital Tripoli is, for North Africa, a...read more
Mali
With its giant mud-built mosques, villages carved into cliff-sides and massive camel caravans traversing the desert, Mali makes for a stunningly surreal destination. Rapidly developing, particularly in the main cities, tourists can find high standards of...read more
Mozambique, Weaver Bird
Mozambique has had a rough ride over the past few decades: colonial rule was followed by many years of civil war, devastating famine and natural disasters. However, since peace was agreed in 1992, the country...read more
Nambia oryx
Although not as well known as some of its African neighbours, Namibia is a gem for those in search of wildlife and wilderness; see oryx, elephants and rhino roam the country’s numerous reserves, and explore...read more
South Africa Leopard
South Africa is a visually breathtaking land of vast plains, rolling mountains, golden beaches and barren deserts. The rich game viewing is as spectacular and diverse as South African scenery, with everything from plodding elephants...read more
Tanzania Flower
Close your eyes and conjure up the quintessential image of Africa: the wildebeest migration along an infinite savannah; the incongruous snow of Mt Kilimanjaro; proud Masai warrior tribes; exotic beaches along the spice islands of...read more
Tunisia
North Africa’s smallest country packs in enough diversity for a continent. Vestiges of former rulers dot the landscape: the remains of the mighty city-state of Carthage; Roman ruins that demonstrate this was Rome’s richest imperial...read more
UGANDA
Winston Churchill called Uganda the pearl of Africa, presumably basing his opinion on the countrys great natural beauty. From the moment the visitor lands at Entebbes international airport, with its breathtaking equatorial location on the...read more
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