Africa - a name synonymous with wilderness, vast spaces, glorious sunsets, shimmering heat, a staggering variety of willdife, fascinating diversity of cultures and unsurpassed natural beauty.
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- Select a wildlife experience that matches your dream!
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Botswana is home to the Kalahari Desert, the Okavango Delta and the shimmering salt pans of Makgadikgadi. The variety of habitats is matched by its diverse wildlife - a true haven for explorers. |  Kenya
Kenya has a multitude of diverse environments - it is a land where one can view snow-capped Mount Kenya and herds of game one day or laze on palm fringed beaches the next. |  Lesotho
Lesotho safaris are best known for pony treks, cultural and heritage towns and villages, spectacular mountain scenery, waterfalls, cliffs and rock formations. A hike and mountain climb tour paradise! |  Madagascar
Madagascar is a nature lover's delight - envisage an uncharted Eden of luminous coral reefs, gnarled rainforests, shimmering deserts and fascinating wildlife in an area twice the size of Britain. |  Malawi
Malawi, the 'warm heart of Africa', is famous for its hospitable culture. Massive mountain ranges give way to the tranquil waters of Lake Malawi, with its golden beaches and unique fish life. |  Mozambique
Mozambique the land of smiles, has a coast famous for its beaches and colourful reefs. From Ponto D'Ouro down South to Pemba up North, people are kind, watersports great, and the prawns unbelievable. |  Namibia
Sunny Namibia is a country of striking contrasts. It has the world's highest dunes, endless vistas, staggering geology, wonderful game parks, interesting fauna and flora and fascinating culture. |  Seychelles
The Seychelles consists of 115 islands lying 1600 km off Africa's east coast. Known as the "Galapagos of the Indian Ocean", the archipelago has two UNESCO sites and countless natural treasures. |  South Africa
South Africa is 'a world in one country' - it has deserts and rivers, forests and savannahs, beaches and islands, game reserves and cities, villages and farms - all with superb travel services. |  Tanzania
Tanzania is blessed with an unparallelled abundance of wildlife and extraordinary geology: a natural paradise with craters, volcanoes, endless savannah plains and palm-fringed beaches. |  Uganda
One of Africa's most beautiful countries - the densely-forested mountains make this a lush paradise - home to endangered mountain gorillas and chimpanzees. The birdlife is spectacular. |  Zambia
The unspoilt nature of Zambia is its greatest tourist asset as it is overflowing in untamed wilderness areas with massive herds of game. It is here that the 'real Africa' can still be experienced! |  Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe safaris are unique in that you can view literally hundreds of species of wildlife one day and thrill to the experience of white water rafting the next, or even both on the same day! |
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Africa travel info  Africa is home to endless deserts, tropical rain forests, rugged mountains and fertile grasslands. Africa is considered by most to be the origin of mankind, and the archaelogical treasures from Olduvai Gorge as well as South Africa are among the oldest hominoid fossils in the world. The continent comprises 53 independent countries, each with a diversity of native peoples, economies, cultures and history. 1000 languages are spoken across the continent. Africa is straddled by the Indian and Atlantic Oceans, and is the second largest continent in the world. Many of the countries provide refuge to unique and endangered fauna and flora, and in other countries you can still revel in the sight of massive herds that roamed the plains of Africa . Many natural wonders are found here - Lake Victoria is the second-largest lake in the world, Lake Tanganyika the second-deepest, and Lake Malawi has the highest number of fish species in the world. The smallest floral kingdom is the Fynbos Kingdom in South Africa, while the Namib Desert is the oldest desert in the world, and the Fish River Canyon the second largest canyon.
Despite the difficulties that the continent faces, it is still one of the most wondrous experiences to feel humbled by its raw wilderness.
Best time to travel in Africa:
The best time to travel to Africa depends on what you are coming to Africa to do and see. Interests range from spectacular wildlife viewing and birding to sporting activities such as horse-riding, kayaking, white-water rafting and diving. Others come to this wondrous continent to witness a particular natural phenomenon such as the wildebeest migration in East Africa, the sardine run off South Africa or the orchid bloom in Malawi. Broadly speaking, the best time to view wildlife is during winter as the vegetation is dry and sparse, which facilitates wildlife viewing, and the game is on the move - searching for water and food. Nights can be cold, so packing warm clothing is advisable. Summer months are generally best for birding, botany and superb weather. However, malaria is an increased risk with the summer rains, so please consult your physician for the necessary precautions.
Please bear in mind that the summer/winter rainfall depends on which country, let alone region, you are travelling to. Please consult our country pages for detailed information.
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