Africa Itineraries
Sample itineraries written by our Africa experts
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11 days
Tanzania safari and beach
See all the spectacular wildlife Africa has to offer
14 days
Kilimanjaro and Tanzania wildlife adventure
Explore snow-capped Kilimanjaro and tour wild game reserves
16 days
Tanzania safari, Kilimanjaro and islands
From mountain top and safari adventure to island beaches
5 days
Fly-in Masai Mara safari plus Great Rift Valley
The Big Five and Kenya’s lakes
6 days
Kafue National Park safari and Victoria Falls
Wildlife, waterfalls and wilderness
7 days
South Luangwa and Victoria Falls Safari
Zambia's classic safari itinerary in 7 days
10 days
Victoria Falls and Zambia’s wildlife
Wildlife sanctuaries and powerful waterfalls
8 days
Amboseli, Masai Mara and Lake Naivasha itinerary
See the Kenya safari highlights in 8 days
13 days
Kruger & Kwa-Zulu Natal Safari Itinerary
13 day route to the jewels of South Africa
4 days
Mt Meru trekking itinerary
Tanzania’s lesser–known hike for discerning trekkers
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North Africa
Morocco and beyond
For most, North Africa means Morocco—an easy, exotic promise just a short flight from Europe... -
Morocco
The hospitable gateway to Africa
Sat at the crossroads between Africa and Europe, Morocco is a land of contrasts... -
Marrakesh
Morocco's cultural capital
Marrakesh can be bewitching... -
Rabat
Morocco's unexplored capital
Although it’s the capital city of Morocco, Rabat is often just a half-day stopover on most itineraries... -
Moulay Idriss
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Toubkal National Park
Morocco’s most popular hiking destination is Toubkal National Park, in the High Atlas Mountains roughly an hour’s drive from Marrakech... -
Casablanca
A city full of surprises
Morocco’s largest city and the country’s economic hub sits beside the Atlantic Ocean and has a distinctively different vibe from other cities across the Kingdom... -
Essaouira
Morocco's windy city
Laid-back with a dash of charm, this seaside town on the Atlantic Coast never fails to impress visitors... -
Merzouga
Sahara nights under the stars
Once you’ve arrived at Merzouga — the gateway to the Sahara — you will find yourself surrounded by dry heat and vast golden sand dunes... -
Ait Bougmez Valley
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Chefchaouen
In this city in the Rif Mountains everything is a shade of blue, from the front doors of local homes to the staircases winding through the village... -
Meknes
An imperial city off the beaten path
Once the country’s capital, Meknes is one of four imperial cities in Morocco (the others being Fes, Marrakech and Rabat)... -
Fes
Morocco's medieval city
Founded in the 9th century, the history of Fes is storied, with various dynasties passing through and making this their capital... -
Midelt
A mountain village
This small town lies in the high plains between the Middle Atlas and High Atlas mountain ranges and is often just a stopover to break up the long journey between Fes and the Sahara Desert... -
Todra Gorge
A walk in the wadis
No trip to Morocco is complete without a walk in the wadis... -
Ouarzazate
Red earth landscapes fit for the movies
A gateway town to the vast Sahara desert, Ouarzazate is best known for the immense Taourirt Kasbah, a 20th-century palace built for Pacha Glaoui during the French Protectorate... -
Volubilis
An archaeologist's dream
Once one of the most remote outposts of the Roman Empire, partially-excavated Volubilis is an archaeologist’s dream... -
El Jadida
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Sahara Desert
Rocky desert stretches down through long-dry river valleys scattered with crumbling earthen kasbahs, through ancient oasis towns and lush palm groves, to the wind-sculpted sands of the Sahara, one of the most beguiling places I’ve ever visited and one of the few places you can truly disconnect... -
Erg Chigaga
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Erg Zahar
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Erg Chebbi
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N’kob
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Iriqui National Park
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Atlas Mountains
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Rif Mountains
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Chefchaouen
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Ifrane
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Dadès Valley
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Tafraoute
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Tanaghmeilt
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Talassemtane National Park
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East Africa
Africa's safari powerhouse
In the league table of natural wonders, the eastern swathe of the African continent ranks as a global superpower... -
Ethiopia
Epic landscapes and divine history
Ethiopia is epic... -
Tanzania
Hiking, migration safaris and spice islands
Tanzania is your quintessential African destination... -
Serengeti National Park
The best place on earth to see the Big Five
The vast, untamed Serengeti might just be the best place on earth to see wildlife... -
Seronera
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Lake Victoria
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Ngorongoro Conservation Area
All off Africa in one 'bowl'
The Ngorongoro Crater is the largest intact – and inactive – caldera in the world... -
Mt. Kilimanjaro
Stand on top of Africa
Standing 5,895m high, Kilimanjaro is Africa's highest peak and one of the continent's most impressive sights... -
Nalemuru Gate
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Simba Camp
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Kikelewa Camp
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Mawenzi Tarn Camp
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School Hut Camp
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Uhuru Peak
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Horombo Camp
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Marangu Gate
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Kilimanjaro International Airport
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Tarangire National Park
Herds of elephants, lions and even wild dogs roam Tarangire National Park, with the dry season bringing in large concentrations of animals... -
Zanzibar
Spice islands
A cultural crossroad for centuries, the Zanzibar archipelago mixes Africa, Arab and Indian influences... -
Matemwe
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Pongwe
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Pemba Island
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Arusha
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Karatu
Gateway to Ngorongoro
Karatu is a small but lively town on the edge of Ngorongoro Conservation Area... -
Nyerere National Park
Nyerere National Park (formerly Selous Game Reserve) has a rich variety of wildlife with the Rufiji River running through to join the Indian Ocean... -
Nyerere National Park
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Ruaha National Park
Ruaha National Park is Tanzania's largest national park and is home to baobabs, grasslands and rolling hills... -
Ras Kutani
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Songosongo Archipelago
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Dar es Salaam
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Lake Manyara National Park
On the edge of Lake Manyara, the Lake Manyara National Park is a forested area of land, sitting below the Great Rift escarpment... -
Mahale Mountains National Park
In the very far west of Tanzania, the densely forested Mahale Mountains cascade down to the soft sand beaches and turquoise waters (with incredible snorkelling) of divine Lake Tanganyika... -
Katavi National Park
A remote park, during the dry season Katavi National Park is home to large herds of wildebeest, giraffes, elephants and zebras... -
Mafia Island
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Ndutu
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Gombe Stream National Park
Gombe is Africa's most famous chimp trekking destination... -
Mt. Meru
Trekking without the crowds
Mt... -
Ol Doinyo Lengai
Making up the northern tip of a mountain triangle that includes Kilimanjaro and Meru, Ol Doinyo Lengai (2,962m) is a live volcanic cone whose distinctive shape and billowing volcanic smoke have made it a holy mountain for the Maasai people of Tanzania and Kenya... -
Usambara Mountains
The Usambara Mountains are a great buckle of steep sided ridges and intensely farmed or forested hills that rise up behind Tanzania’s northeastern coastal zone... -
Udzungwa Mountains National Park
In the central part of the country, the Udzungwa Mountain National Park is said to be the second most biodiverse national park in Africa... -
Rubondo Island National Park
One of Africa's quirkiest and most underrated protected areas, Rubondo comprises a lushly forested 240 sq km island set in the Tanzanian waters of Lake Victoria (the world’s second largest lake)... -
Arusha National Park
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Lake Natron
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Mkomazi National Park
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Saadani National Park
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Kenya
More than just safaris
Think of Kenya and you might think of a 4x4 safari vehicle chasing a big cat on the prowl for its next catch or a herd of elephants peacefully grazing... -
Masai Mara National Reserve
The big beast of Kenya safari
The king of Kenya safari, the sweeping grass plains of the Mara (as it’s usually referred to) are home to the densest concentration of large mammals on the planet... -
Mara North Conservancy
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Naboisho Conservancy
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Olare Motorogi Conservancy
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Ol Derikesi Conservancy
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Mombasa
Mombasa is Kenya’s largest port and has been a gateway into the country for centuries... -
Nairobi
Most visitors to Kenya simply fly in and out of capital Nairobi – which is a huge mistake... -
Nairobi National Park
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The Great Rift Valley
The Great Rift Valley stretches across Africa from Mozambique into Lebanon in the Middle East... -
Mount Kenya
Mount Kenya might only be Africa’s second-highest mountain, but it’s considerably more beautiful than it’s bigger cousin, Kilimanjaro... -
Lake Victoria
Lake Victoria is the largest freshwater lake in Africa and is one of the sources of the Nile... -
Laikipia
The high plains of Laikipia offer an excellent alternative safari experience to the better-known Maasai Mara... -
Gede
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Ol Pejeta Conservancy
If you’ve ever wondered what the hide of a rhino feels like, wanted to experience a safari at night or dreamed of running (or riding) in the wild, open air of a safari reserve, head to Ol Pejeta Conservancy... -
Meru National Park
Kenya's forgotten national park
Meru National Park is one of the least visited wilderness sites in Kenya, yet it still offers sightings of the Big Five and excellent birdwatching... -
Amboseli National Park
Sprawling across the Kenyan-Tanzanian border, the greater Amboseli ecosystem is one of East Africa's preeminent wildlife viewing regions and Amboseli National Park is the postcard park of Kenya... -
Samburu Game Reserve
Far removed from mainstream Kenyan safari, the three interconnected reserves of Samburu, Buffalo Springs and Shaba have a wild reputation... -
Lamu Island
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Lake Nakuru National Park
One of Kenya’s most popular parks, Lake Nakuru National Park is made up of grasslands, acacia woodlands and rocky escarpments... -
Lake Naivasha
One of the freshwater lakes that dot Kenya's Great Rift Valley, the large but relatively shallow Lake Naivasha is a sanctuary for a diverse range of wildlife, from hippos and zebras to over 400 species of birds, including the majestic African Fish Eagle... -
Chyulu Hills National Park
Located between Tsavo and Amboseli National Park, Chyulu Hills is one of the lesser visited national parks in Kenya, but the rolling green hills of the volcanic field make it worth the visit... -
Shimba Hills National Reserve
A densely forested coastal park, the reserve is made up of rainforest and grassland... -
Watamu Marine National Park
Located north of Mombosa on the north coast of Kenya, Watamu Marine National Park is a large coral reef about 300 meters offshore... -
Lake Bogoria National Reserve
North of the city of Nakuru, Lake Bogoria is a soda lake, so when conditions are right, it attracts tens of thousands of flamingos... -
Aberdare National Park
Aberdare National Park is an area within the Aberdare Mountain Range consisting of two different ecosystems with a high, cold moorland and a dense tangled montane jungle below... -
Kakamega Forest Reserve
The Kakamega Forest Reserve is an example of what’s left of the rainforest that used to stretch across central Africa... -
Tsavo East & West National Parks
Separated by the Nairobi-Mombasa highway, Tsavo East and West National Parks cover a massive area of Kenya, but despite their close proximity, they are distinctly different... -
Diani Beach
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Taita Hills Game Sanctuary
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Loita Hills
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Saiwa Swamp National Park
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Ruma National Park
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Chalbi Desert
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Rwanda
Everything in one perfect package
One of Africa's last-known tourist destinations, tiny Rwanda gets a fraction of the visitors of neighbouring Kenya and Tanzania -- but not for long... -
Kigali
Rwanda’s bustling capital sprawls across several valleys and hillsides, bookended by towering mountains... -
Nyungwe National Park
One of Africa’s oldest rainforests, Nyungwe National Park is home to around 500 chimpanzees and 12 other primate species... -
Akagera National Park
The savannah plains of Akagera National Park on Rwanda’s border with Tanzania are the perfect place for a Big Five safari... -
Karisoke Research Camp
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Volcanoes National Park
The home of Rwanda's mountain gorillas
Situated in the far northwest of Rwanda and named for the chain of dormant volcanoes that make up the Virunga Massif (Karisimbi, Bisoke, Sabinyo, Gahinga and Muhabura), Volcanoes National Park is home to endangered mountain gorillas, rare golden monkeys and more than 200 bird species... -
Gishwati-Makura National Park
Rwanda’s newest national park, Gishwati-Mukura was gazetted in 2016 to protect a pair of relict forest blocks on the Rift Valley escarpment above Lake Kivu... -
Uganda
Unforgettable encounters
Uganda is a gem... -
Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
While Bwindi Impenetrable Forest steals the limelight, the smaller Mgahinga Gorilla National Park in southwestern Uganda has arguably better views and is directly connected to the extended Virunga conservation area... -
Queen Elizabeth National Park
For an incredible wildlife experience with second-to-none photo opportunities, head to Ishasha in Western Uganda’s Queen Elizabeth National Park, where you can see the area’s rare population of tree-climbing lions snoozing happily up above the ground in fig and acacia trees... -
Murchison Falls National Park
Uganda’s most popular and largest nature reserve, Murchison Falls National Park’s beautiful location and impressive animal populations (the park is home to over 15,000 elephants) makes it a wonderful stop for any traveller hoping to glimpse Uganda’s rich wildlife... -
Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
A collaborative effort between the Uganda Wildlife Authority and Rhino Fund Uganda, this private, non-profit animal sanctuary offers a secure home and breeding programme for the only wild rhinos left in Uganda... -
Kibale Forest National Park
Kibale Forest National Park, located outside the colonial town of Fort Portal, is a dense tropical rainforest where you can track chimpanzees and 12 other primates, including red-tailed monkeys, olive baboons and the rare Ugandan red colobus... -
Kazinga Channel
Visit the Kazinga Channel in western Uganda and see one of the world’s largest concentrations of hippos and elephants in their natural habitat... -
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
The dense forests of Bwindi in the south-west corner of Uganda are home to over half of the world’s small population of the endangered mountain gorilla... -
Karamoja Highlands
Once the domain of only the most adventurous of travellers — up until five years ago it was a closed district which required travel permits to enter — Uganda’s Karamoja region is now officially open for tourism, and well worth the visit... -
Mount Elgon National Park
Straddling the border of Kenya and Uganda, Mount Elgon National Park is home to some of the best trekking in East Africa... -
Kidepo Valley
Trek high up into the mountains of the Kidepo Valley in northeastern Uganda and get a fascinating insight into the lives of the small but authentic population of Ik tribespeople... -
Rwenzori mountains
Climb to the top of Africa’s third-highest mountain while avoiding the kind of crowds found at Kilimanjaro with a hike in the stunning Rwenzori mountains... -
Kampala
Bordering the shores of Lake Victoria in the heart of the Buganda Kingdom, Uganda’s capital city is an engaging and dynamic city with a rich history... -
Lake Victoria
Named after Queen Victoria and one of Africa’s Great Lakes, Lake Victoria is the world’s largest tropical lake, with its waters divided between Tanzania, Uganda and Kenya... -
Lake Mburo National Park
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Semuliki National Park
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Jinja
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Entebbe
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Buhoma
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Lake Bunyonyi
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Kaboya Wildlife Reserve
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Mabira Rainforest
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Burundi
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Bujumbura
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Mozambique
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Vilanculos
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Machangulo Pensinsula
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Southern Africa
Getting beyond the safari camps
Southern Africa is not so much a geographic or political entity, more a convenient term—often used by outsiders, including travel guides like ourselves—to group a collection of states marked by an astonishing diversity... -
Botswana
Safaris for those in the know
With almost one third of its land set aside for conservation, a low-density tourism policy that leaves it blissfully crowd-free and the largest free-roaming elephant population on the planet, a Botswana safari is for those in the know... -
Okavango Delta
World-renowned as a mecca for wildlife, this year-round watery paradise is sustained by rainfall in the Angolan highlands which arrives in the form of an annual flood just as natural rain-filled pans are beginning to dry out... -
Chobe National Park
Nestled in Botswana’s north-eastern corner, Chobe National Park incorporates Chobe Riverfront (close to the Zimbabwe and Zambia borders), famous for its large elephant herds; and Savute (in the west), where a juxtaposition of contrasting habitats and handful of pumped waterholes sustain a melting pot of species... -
Central Kalahari Game Reserve
At some 52,000 square kilometres, making this Africa’s second largest reserve, Central Kalahari feels as wild and unfathomably remote as it was 50 years ago... -
Makgadikgadi Pans National Park
Once the heart of an ancient superlake, the vast network of the Makgadikgadi salt pans is now a mesmerising void expanse the size of Switzerland... -
Nxai Pan National Park
This compact, often overlooked park is worth visiting just to see the remarkable cluster of seven ancient baobabs (named after explorer and painter, Thomas Baines), presiding over a pristine salt pan... -
Okavango Panhandle
Although not a big game destination, the broad meandering Okavango river in the northwest of the country is a birder’s paradise, with over 350 recorded species including several iconic Okavango specialties... -
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
In the far south of Botswana, this transfrontier park spills over into South Africa... -
Northern Tuli Game Reserve
Located in the far southeastern corner of the country and formerly divided into a number of segregated farms, NTGR is now the largest privately-owned conservation area in southern Africa... -
Tsodilo Hills
Towering above the contourless landscape, the climbable summits of these four hills range from a short stroll to a day-long hike, rewarding you with expansive views in all directions... -
Kwando Reserve
Spanning over 2,300 square kilometres in Botswana's far north, the Kwando Reserve presents a vast, pristine, and lesser-visited wilderness... -
Kwando River
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Selinda Reserve
Scattered along the northern waterways of the perennial Linyanti and Kwando rivers, and the seasonal Selinda spillway, the camps in these three neighbouring private concessions operate in a similar manner to those inside the Okavango Delta... -
Kasane
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Moremi Game Reserve
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Xakanaxa
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Maun
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Sankuyo
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Khwai Private Reserve
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Sepopa
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South Africa
Safari and beyond in the Rainbow Nation
The Rainbow Nation has really come of age as a tourism destination and is a perfect introduction if you've not explored this mighty continent before... -
Johannesburg
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Kruger National Park
The showpiece of South African tourism, Kruger National Park is one of the world’s most famous protected areas, and for good reason... -
Balule Nature Reserve
Covering an area of 250 sq km, the Balule Nature Reserve is an integral part of the Greater Kruger eco-system, seamlessly blending with its surroundings... -
Kapama Game Reserve
Kapama, located within the greater Kruger region, serves as an ideal first-time safari destination... -
Thornybush Game Reserve
Thornybush, once a fenced reserve ensuring the presence of numerous large mammals, restricted wildlife movement between the reserve and Kruger... -
Timbavati Game Reserve
Timbavati, a private reserve bordering the main Kruger Park, hosts a wealth of mammal and bird species due to its unobstructed access... -
Klaserie Nature Reserve
Spanning 60,000 hectares, Klaserie Nature Reserve is among South Africa's largest privately-owned reserves... -
Manyeleti Game Reserve
Manyeleti, translating to "Place of the Stars" in Shangaan, spans 230 sq km and shares an unfenced border with Kruger... -
Karongwe Game Reserve
Karongwe, a moderately-sized private game reserve, boasts an impressive likelihood of leopard sightings, nestled between four rivers and featuring views of the Drakensberg Mountains... -
Sabi Sands Game Reserve
A place of superlatives, Sabi Sands Game Reserve is in effect a continuation of the massive Kruger National Park, but by anyone’s standards Sabi Sands is no mere Kruger add-on... -
Sabi Sabi Game Reserve
A collection of former rangelands, Sabi Sabi is a good choice for discerning safari enthusiasts seeking luxury and exclusivity... -
Lion Sands Game Reserve
Lion Sands Game Reserve, located within the Sabi Sand Game Reserve, is known for its high density of large mammals, in particular its three separate pride of lions... -
Londolozi Game Reserve
Londolozi Game Reserve, one of South Africa's original private reserves, has a rich history spanning nearly a century... -
Mala Mala Game Reserve
Mala Mala, one of South Africa's original private game reserves, spans an expansive 130 sq km and has been operational since the 1920s... -
Ulusaba Game Reserve
Ulusaba Game Reserve, owned by Richard Branson, showcases many of the exceptional aspects of the Sabi Sands region... -
Kwazulu-Natal
Centred on the beach bum surf city of Durban, the huge, and hugely diverse, province of KwaZulu-Natal on South Africa’s east coast doesn’t have the stellar international wildlife reputation of other parts of South Africa... -
Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park
Second only to Kruger National Park, the Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park is a nearly thousand square kilometre slab of wilderness surrounded by private game reserves... -
Phinda Game Reserve
If you’re a fan of that spotted blur of speed, the cheetah, then Phinda Game Reserve will make you very happy... -
St Lucia
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Pongola Game Reserve
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iSimangaliso Wetland Park
iSimangaliso Wetland Park, on the KwaZulu-Natal far northern coast, is a real gem for nature lovers... -
North West Province
If I can’t visit Kruger, I head for the North West and into Limpopo... -
Madikwe Game Reserve
Madikwe is unusual in that it is owned by the state in partnership with local communities and the private sector... -
Waterberg Biosphere Reserve
The vast upland massif of the Waterberg region is one of only two biosphere reserves in all of Africa... -
Pilanesberg National Park
Pilanesberg is safari made easy... -
Eastern Cape
In many respects, the Eastern Cape is a microcosm of the best of South Africa... -
Shamwari Game Reserve
Shamwari, an esteemed and exclusive private game reserve in the Eastern Cape, lies near Addo Elephant National Park... -
Addo Elephant Park
Addo Elephant National Park, one of South Africa's largest, is renowned for its elephants but offers a diverse landscape encompassing river valleys, mountains, savannahs, forests, and beaches... -
Amakhala Game Reserve
Amakhala, a compact private reserve of approximately 75 sq km, offers an impressive wildlife experience... -
Kariega Game Reserve
Kariega, a family-owned and managed 10,000-hectare private reserve, occupies former ranch and farmland in the Eastern Cape... -
Kwantu Game Reserve
Kwantu Private Game Reserve, spanning 6,000 hectares, is relatively small compared to other African reserves... -
Lalibela Game Reserve
Encompassing five distinct ecosystems, the malaria-free Lalibela reserve is home to a remarkable variety of flora and fauna, including the Big Five... -
Pumba Game Reserve
Pumba Game Reserve, situated near the bustling city of Port Elizabeth, attracts more visitors than some of the region's more remote parks due to its accessibility to day guests who participate in the reserve's organised safaris... -
Tsistikamma National Park
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St Francis Bay
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Kwandwe Private Game Reserve
Kwandwe Private Game Reserve, in South Africa's Eastern Cape, is home to the famous Big Five – lions, elephants, buffalo, leopards, and rhinoceros – as well as cheetahs, giraffes, and various antelope species... -
Western Cape
For most visitors to South Africa, the Western Cape is all about the finer things in life: food, wine, beaches and Cape Town — arguably the most beautiful city in Africa... -
Aquila Private Game Reserve
Aquila Private Game Reserve, named after the endangered black (Verreaux) eagle, is a 10,000-hectare conservancy established in 1999... -
Sanbona Wildlife Reserve
Sanbona Wildlife Reserve combines big cat sightings with wine tasting, offering a unique experience... -
Wilderness
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Noordhoek
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Oudtshoorn
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Cape Town
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Durban
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Nelspruit
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The Karoo
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Madikwe Game Reserve
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Pilanesberg National Park
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Hluhluwe Game Reserve
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Welgevonden Game Reserve
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Waterberg Biosphere Reserve
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Lion Sands Game Reserve
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Londolozi Game Reserve
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Ulusaba Game Reserve
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Stellenbosch
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Table Mountain National Park
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Port Elizabeth
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Plettenberg Bay
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Knysna
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Hermanus
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Pretoria
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Drakensburg
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The Kalahari
Big horizons and the feeling of nature in the ascendant is what draws me to the Kalahari in South Africa’s remote far north... -
Hazyview
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Northern Cape
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|Ai-|Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park
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Zambia
Discover Zambia, experience Africa
It’s ironic that landlocked Zambia is best known for its waterways... -
Victoria Falls
At the height of the rainy season, more than 500 million cubic metres of water plummets over the edge of the Zambezi River into a gorge 100m below... -
Livingstone
Relaxed Livingstone is best-known as the base for visitors to the Zambian side of Victoria Falls, but it also has a growing adventure scene... -
Lower Zambezi National Park
The Lower Zambezi National Park’s wildlife is centred around the floodplain along the northeastern side of the Zambezi River... -
South Luangwa National Park
South Luangwa National Park, in the Eastern province of Zambia, is one of the most wildlife-rich national parks in the country... -
Kafue National Park
Kafue National Park is one of Zambia’s oldest — and largest — national parks... -
Lusaka
Sprawling Lusaka is Zambia’s capital and commercial centre... -
Kasanka National Park
Kasanka National Park is one of the smallest national parks in Zambia... -
Liuwa Plain National Park
Liuwa Plains National Park is located in the Western Province of Zambia in the upper plains of the Zambezi river... -
Luambe National Park
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Victoria Falls
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Chirundu
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North Luangwa National Park
North Luangwa National Park is synonymous with walking safaris and is my favourite National Park in Zambia... -
Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park
Zambia is famous for the Victoria Falls, the greatest sheet of falling water on the planet, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, and a natural border between Zambia and Zimbabwe... -
Bangweulu Wetlands
Bangweulu means ‘where the water meets the sky’, and I think it’s a perfect description of this extraordinary, community-owned and protected wetland in northeastern Zambia... -
Zimbabwe
Double-concentrate safari
Going on safari in Zimbabwe is like a concentrated version of the safari experience... -
Mana Pools National Park
Many travellers fall in love with UNESCO World Heritage-listed Mana Pools National Park, in northern Zimbabwe... -
Victoria Falls
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Hwange National Park
At the eastern edge of the six-country Kavango-Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area which is known for having the highest concentration of elephants in Africa, Hwange is very much a part of that heritage: elephants are everywhere... -
Gonarezhou National Park
Down south in Zimbabwe and sharing wildlife with parks just across the borders with Mozambique and South Africa, Gonarezhou sees far fewer visitors than it deserves... -
Matusadona National Park
I’ve never quite understood why Matusadona isn’t world-famous... -
Matobo Hills
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Zambezi National Park
It may be a cliché, but there’s a very good reason why Victoria Falls is one of the most popular places to visit in Africa... -
Malawi
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Lake Malawi
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Blantyre
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Majete Wildlife Reserve
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Liwonde National Park
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Cape Maclear
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Lilongwe
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mulanje
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Zomba
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Namibia
Southern Africa's hidden gem
If there's one place that's truly about the journey, not the destination, it is Namibia... -
Kalkrand
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Namib-Naukluft National Park
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Swakopmund
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Damaraland
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Ongava Game Reserve
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Omaruru
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Windhoek
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Okonjima Nature Reserve
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Etosha National Park
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Divundu
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Nkasa Rupara National Park
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Onguma Game Reserve
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Sossusvlei
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Bwabwata National Park
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Walvis Bay
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ǀAi-ǀAis/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park
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NamibRand Nature Reserve
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Gondwana Namib Park
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Mauritius
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Eswatini (Swaziland)
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Mbabane
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Madagascar
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Central Africa
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Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Virunga National Park
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Kahuzi-Biega National Park
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Sao Tome & Principe
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Príncipe
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São Tomé
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