Africa

Africa travel tips and expert holiday Africa travel guide on African destinations including highlights, wildlife, safaris and hotels. Our favourite destinations are Kenya and South Africa.

mauritius beaches woman in white bikini underwater
Mauritius is well-known as a paradise destination to rival the islands of the Maldives and Bahamas. This small country off Africa's eastern shores is full of palm-fringed white sand beaches, bright blue waters and lush jungle. Mauritius' beaches are home to many luxury and boutique hotels; however, it is...
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An archipelago in the Indian Ocean with 115 islands, Seychelles is off the coast of East Africa. Seychelles beaches are postcard-perfect and encircled by gin-clear seas. The beaches in Seychelles, each with distinct features, ranging from ribbons of hypnotic white sand to small stretches peppered with granite rock formations....
Kenya beaches woman with blue cocktail sitting on a white chair looking out at the beach
Kenya may be better known for its national parks and abundant wildlife, but you might be surprised to learn there are some incredible beaches in Kenya. The country has a long coastline of about 250 miles (400 km) along the Indian Ocean. You'll find most of the best beaches...
masai mara safari
When choosing a Kenya safari, the Masai Mara is one of the top places that come to mind. This is because it's home to the Big Five - lion, elephant, leopard, rhinoceros and buffalo. If you plan to spend at least three days on a Masai Mara safari, you'll...
landmarks of africa
Africa is the worlds second-largest continent with 54 countries and a land of incredibly diverse peoples, landscapes and histories. From the scorching heat of the desert to the lush green humid rainforests, Africa is home to a variety of animals and plants. Natural landmarks in Africa range from mountains...
mountain kilimanjaro
Seeing pictures of Mount Kilimanjaro might be enough to inspire you to go on a Kilimanjaro trekking adventure. If climbing Kilimanjaro is on your bucket list, your first question might be: how high is Africa's highest peak? Kilimanjaro is 5895m (19,341feet), which makes it the highest freestanding mountain in the...

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