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From the golden savannahs of Kenya to the ancient dunes of Namibia, the soul-stirring peaks of Kilimanjaro to the uncharted waters of the Okavango Delta, Africa offers a tapestry as diverse as the people who explore it. And with us, it becomes yours.

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Kigali, the heart of Rwanda’s rebirth

Kigali, the heart of Rwanda’s rebirth

Umuganda. If anything can explain how Rwanda’s capital city, Kigali, has transcended its tragic past to become an African beacon for peace.

Dar es Salaam, the bustling 'haven of peace'

Dar es Salaam, the bustling 'haven of peace'

Dar es Salaam, it’s an eclectic mix of glass towers and crumbling colonial leftovers, and a swirling cauldron of traffic, heat and cheerful

In every way possible, Zanzibar lives up to its exotic name

In every way possible, Zanzibar lives up to its exotic name

Just whisper the name softly to yourself. It’s exotic, alluring, exciting.

Visit Soweto, and find the soul and flavour of Johannesburg

Visit Soweto, and find the soul and flavour of Johannesburg

Of all of South Africa’s urban areas, one of the most globally recognisable names is Soweto, the sprawling township in Johannesburg. Any vis

Best things to do in Cape Town: the secret spots

Best things to do in Cape Town: the secret spots

Here’s the inside track on the real Cape Town!

Cannonballs and crenellations: Africa’s military history tells incredible stories

Cannonballs and crenellations: Africa’s military history tells incredible stories

Africa’s landscape is littered with the remnants of military installations and battlefields.

Five fabulous things to do in Nairobi

Five fabulous things to do in Nairobi

There are experiences a-plenty in Kenya, from up-close wildlife encounters to shopping.

21 movies to see about Africa

21 movies to see about Africa

Film has the power to shape expectation. These are our recommendations for films about Africa.

Seeing stars: making sense of the southern sky

Seeing stars: making sense of the southern sky

The northern and southern skies are widely differing experiences, the latter offering fresh – and spectacular – perspectives of the stars.

The Skeleton Coast: one of the last great wildernesses

The Skeleton Coast: one of the last great wildernesses

Remote, haunting and breathtakingly beautiful, explored in comfort, without compromise.

With its wildlife and its luxury, Sabi Sand is the best of both worlds

With its wildlife and its luxury, Sabi Sand is the best of both worlds

Named for the Sabi and Sand rivers that flow through it, Sabi Sand Nature Reserve is known globally not only for its abundance of wildlife.

Best things to do in Cape Town: hidden gems

Best things to do in Cape Town: hidden gems

South Africa’s oldest city, Cape Town offers visitors a cornucopia of experiences that capture its one-of-a-kind natural beauty and culture.

How to find your ultimate African safari accommodation

How to find your ultimate African safari accommodation

So you want to go on safari, but what to choose from traditional safari and modern lodges to glamorous tented camps?

There’s only one place on Earth to see the Big Seven

There’s only one place on Earth to see the Big Seven

Africa’s Big Five species are well known. Add the southern right whale and the fearsome great white shark, and you have the Big Seven.

Why the Okavango Delta should be on your Africa travel bucket list

Why the Okavango Delta should be on your Africa travel bucket list

Botswana’s Okavango Delta is one of the world’s last great wilderness areas. It’s brimming with wildlife of all shapes and sizes.

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