Away-from-it-all rustic beaches and off-the-tourist-map adventures beckon in Mozambique, where palm-fringed sands, national parks, seafaring traditions and a rich melting pot of cultures combine to create one of Africa’s most interesting and enigmatic countries.
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Kenya has long been a safari favourite – home to some of the world’s most famous national parks and reserves, with rolling plains, great lakes and vast wildernesses, rich in African wildlife from big cats to even bigger elephants and rhino. And away from its destinations that top wildlife enthusiasts’ wish lists, it's blessed with a tropical coastline, where palm-fringed sands are lapped by clear waters.
38 Hotels, 4 Tours, 1 cruise, 2 Experiences, 10 Safaris
Out-of-this-world game viewing, mesmerising landscapes and a wide range of camps and lodges – Botswana offers some of the finest safari experiences in all of Africa. Home of the great Okavango Delta, Chobe National Park and the Makgadikgadi Pans, exploration is at its finest by mokoro – a traditional canoe – or by light aircraft, offering the ultimate in style, comfort and convenience. Ideal for those seeking more than the big five, this is the perfect opportunity to head off the beaten track.
12 Hotels, 2 Tours, 1 Experiences, 3 Safaris
Madagascar is a nature lover’s paradise and like nowhere else on earth, with ancient and unique flora and fauna. Its landscapes range from giant baobabs to highland rice fields and stunning island beaches. Our Madagascar Explorer tour offers an ideal introduction to central Madagascar, but there’s plenty more to see if you want to tailor make your own itinerary.
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Namibia is still far less visited than some of its East Africa neighbours. Here you can really experience Africa untouched, with entrancing landscapes, landmarks and history to capture your imagination. You’ll find everything from epic sand dunes to national parks teeming with life, and from the vast Namib-Naukluft desert to the sub-tropical northern towns of Rundu and Kongola.
8 Hotels, 3 Tours, 6 Experiences
Unspoilt and enchanting, this 'land of a thousand hills' is a unique part of Africa. Lesser-visited than its East Coast neighbours, this only adds to its appeal. Most holidays to Rwanda are arranged in the hope of catching a glimpse of the incredible mountain gorilla; the dramatic landscape of Volcanoes National Park is one of the best places in the world for gorilla sightings. For the ultimate experience of Rwanda's wildlife, combine chimpanzee and gorilla treks.
4 Hotels, 3 Tours
A holiday in South Africa is the taste of a plum-tinged red from the vines of a world-class winery, or your first sight of a leopard slinking silently through the grass on a game drive at dawn. It’s a place to experience the kind of wonders you’d never expect to find in one country: whale-watching from your hotel room in Hermanus, internationally famous wineries in the Cape Winelands, vintage train journeys and safaris where you can take a walk on the wild side with Africa’s Big Five in Kruger National Park. We’ve been to South Africa and we know it well. We can tell you where to find the best afternoon tea in Cape Town, the most postcard-worthy picnic spots in the Winelands and where you can sleep in a treehouse on safari. Get in touch with us and we can help you plan your ultimate South Africa holiday.
86 Hotels, 23 Tours, 3 Cruises, 18 Experiences
In the midst of ancient baobab and acacia trees in the scorched savannah, big cats, elephants and giraffe roam free. From the spine-tingling Great Wildebeest Migration that thunders through the Serengeti plains, to the hot soft sands of Zanzibar or remote Pemba Island, holidays to Tanzania combine luxury safari adventure with chic island life. Picnic with impala and zebra on the Ngorongoro Crater floor; take a thrilling dusk safari through the remote Selous; head to the Serengeti for year-round big cat spotting in Tanzania’s oldest national park; and experience world-class comfort in luxury tented camps. Choose an overland or fly-in safari for your Tanzania holiday – either way, as sure as flamingos fly over soda lakes, it’s going to be a spectacular and enchanting adventure. Our Personal Travel Experts know Tanzania really well. If you would like one our Tanzania experts to tailor-make an unforgettable Tanzania safari for you, give us a call or pop in to your local store.
36 Hotels, 2 Tours, 4 Experiences, 11 Safaris
Bustling ancient cities, bucket-list monuments, fascinating Nile cruises and beaches that are perfect for deep-sea diving – holidays to Egypt offer the finest in exploration, recreation and relaxation. Witness the majestic Pyramids of Giza; explore the banks of one of the world’s most famous rivers; wander through the Valleys of the Kings and or simply kick back in a peaceful beach resort. And, as Egypt is reachable in less than six hours – it’s a great choice for both long and short stays.
14 Hotels, 5 Cruises, 3 Experiences
A stone’s throw away from Mediterranean waters, yet a million miles from the European beach resorts we’ve come to love – Morocco is home to strong Arabic traditions, bustling medieval cities and majestic mountainscapes. Head to the coastline and find yourself in peaceful tranquillity, where snorkelling and diving is a must, or voyage into the Atlas Mountains on a tour, to experience breathtaking surrounds.
16 Hotels, 3 Tours, 2 Experiences, 2 villas
A legendary land traversed by the mighty Zambezi, Zambia features breathtaking lakes, mighty wetlands and incredible wildlife. Explore Luangwa National Park and Lower Zambezi and don’t miss one of the wonders of the natural world, Victoria Falls, where you can marvel at huge clouds of spray rising up into the air as six waterfalls plummet to the chasm below.
3 Hotels, 5 Tours, 6 Experiences, 1 Safari
One of the most spectacular and unspoilt wildlife destinations in Southern Africa, Zimbabwe remains a haven for stunning national parks, incredible wildlife, contrasting landscapes, and the mighty Zambezi River. But the reason to visit here is to see the mighty Victoria Falls; the majestic and unparalleled waterfall range that it shares with neighbouring Zambia.
13 Hotels, 4 Tours, 3 Experiences
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