Africa

Africa

Africa Adventure Holidays

From the jungles of West Africa to the great plains of East Africa, from the Sahara in the north to the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa, this is a continent of contrasts. A safari is in many ways the ultimate wildlife experience, whether you are watching a million wildebeest on the Serengeti Migration or coming face to face with a mountain gorilla in the foothills of the Ruwenzoris.

Experience ancient tribal traditions, a thriving music scene, incredible scenery and unsurpassed wildlife on your own African adventure, and discover why it is they say that once you've visited this incredible continent a part of you will always long to go back.


  1. Benin locals

    Benin

    The long, thin West African country of Benin has a fascinating history closely linked to the slave trade, and a wealth of tribal culture, with fetish markets and traditional voodoo beliefs still…

    Experience Benin


  2. African elephant

    Botswana

    Going on safari in Botswana is to experience Africa's wildlife at its finest. The Okavango Delta has some of the highest concentrations of game in the world, and you can explore the lush waterways…

    Experience Botswana


  3. Burkina Faso

    Burkina Faso hosts Africa’s most important film festival, drawing crowds from all over the continent. The various landscapes are worth exploring as you can experience the lush rainforest of…

    Experience Burkina Faso


  4. Traveller in Ethiopia

    Ethiopia

    Ethiopia is what adventure travel is all about. The rock-hewn churches of Lalibela attest to the ancient Christian roots in Ethiopia – the name Ethiopia itself appears 45 times in the…

    Experience Ethiopia


  5. 4wd vehicle on the road in Ghana

    Ghana

    The jewel in the crown of West Africa, Ghana is home to the vibrant Ashanti Kingdom, known for its colourful traditional ceremonies. Ghana lies in the region formerly known as the Gold Coast,…

    Experience Ghana


  6. Leopard

    Kenya

    Kenya is classic safari country, with legendary reserves such as Samburu, the Masai Mara and the Aberdares offering a superb wildlife experience. But Kenya is much more than game parks:…

    Experience Kenya


  7. Lemur

    Madagascar

    The amazing island of Madagascar is not like anywhere else. With a distinctive culture combining African and South East Asian elements, Madagascar has evolved in isolation, set in a striking…

    Experience Madagascar


  8. Zebras

    Malawi

    Malawi has always been a favourite destination for adventure travellers in Southern Africa who discovered the many charms of this beautiful country long ago. Though landlocked, Malawi has its…

    Experience Malawi


  9. Mali witch doctor

    Mali

    Mali is where West Africa meets the Sahara, an amazing desert land full of legendary places, such as the fabled city of Timbuktu, or the ancient town of Djenné, known for its enormous mud…

    Experience Mali


  10. Camels in the Sahara

    Morocco

    From the vast emptiness of the Sahara Desert to the teeming bustle of colourful souks and markets, Morocco is a land of contrasts. Ride a camel across red dunes that stretch as far as the eye…

    Experience Morocco


  11. Native Namibians

    Namibia

    Namibia is the location of one of the most inhospitable habitats on earth – the Namib Desert, which runs down the coast of this enormous, arid country, home to an extraordinary amount of wildlife…

    Experience Namibia


  12. Gorilla

    Rwanda

    Many people have heard of Rwanda but few have actually discovered what this jewel of a country has to offer the adventure traveller. With a lush interior spread across the chain of volcanoes…

    Experience Rwanda


  13. South African beach

    South Africa

    South Africa is a land of contrasts, with magnificent National Parks which are home to some of the finest wildlife on the continent. Beautiful landscapes ranging from the parched Karoo to the…

    Experience South Africa


  14. Swaziland

    The Kingdom of Swaziland is one of Africa's best-kept secrets. Swaziland boasts lush forests, fertile valleys and mountainous grandeur. The combination of people, landscapes, history and…

    Experience Swaziland


  15. Giraffes in Tanzania

    Tanzania

    Tanzania is what many people think of when they think of Africa – the vast grasslands of the Serengeti, Maasai warriors and Africa's highest mountain, Mt Kilimanjaro. But Tanzania has much…

    Experience Tanzania


  16. Togo

    Togo

    Stretching in a narrow ribbon of land from the savannah down to the coast, Togo has become known primarily for its beautiful beaches, but this West African country has much more as well. Lomé the…

    Experience Togo


  17. Tunisia

    Tunisia

    Tunisia may be small in size compared to its neighbours, but there's no shortage of attractions in this North African country. Superb Roman ruins, the charming island of Djerba and the bizarre cave…

    Experience Tunisia


  18. Gorilla Tracking in Uganda

    Uganda

    Uganda offers an astounding variety of primates, the undoubted star attraction is the endangered mountain gorilla. Coming face to face with these amazing creatures, so closely related to…

    Experience Uganda


  19. Victoria Falls

    Zambia

    Zambia is home to spectacular waterfalls, massive lakes, rich wetlands, big game, abundant birdlife and some of Africa's finest safaris. A cruise on the Zambezi River will be unforgettable,…

    Experience Zambia


  20. Elephant seeking shade under beobab tree

    Zimbabwe

    Zimbabwe is one of the most beautiful countries in Africa, with a huge variety of landscapes ranging from the semi-desert of the south-west through to the spectacular Eastern Highlands, with…

    Experience Zimbabwe



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