Cut Cape Town in half like a piece of seaside rock, and the word cool would be emblazoned all the way within. From the turn-of-the-century vibes and microbreweries of Long Street to the summit of Table Mountain, by way of Company’s Garden and the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town… Continue reading
Eswatini (aka Swaziland) is perhaps southern Africa’s sleeping giant. Tucked between South Africa and Mozambique, the best things to do in Eswatini can be overshadowed by the enormity of its neighbours. However, I found an impressive array of attractions to keep myself busy, all within one of Africa’s most laid-back… Continue reading
Zimbabwe is a paradise for wildlife lovers. Ask me for my tips for the best place to safari, and Zimbabwe would come very high on my list. The top national parks in Zimbabwe are some of the best national parks anywhere in Africa. Zimbabwe is widely regarded as having the… Continue reading
If you’re heading to Kenya, you’re probably going on safari. That’s what Kenya is most famous for. And quite rightly too, with simply magical national parks and reserves including the Maasai Mara, Tsavo East and Amboseli. But what’s not so commonly known is that there are a huge number of… Continue reading
Lesotho sits surrounded entirely by South Africa. But it’s not enough to assume the best time to visit South Africa is also the best time to visit Lesotho. This mountainous realm – one of Africa’s few remaining national monarchies – isn’t called the ‘kingdom of the sky’ for nothing. Soaring… Continue reading
In the top national parks in Gabon, it’s possible to catch sight of everything from forest elephant to lowland gorillas. Yet there’ll be few other travellers to take in these spectacles or the other top things to do in Gabon. This is partly due to cost. It’s also partly geography,… Continue reading
For those in the know (and with money in their pockets), Botswana is one of the top safari destinations around. A vast, sparsely populated land, a full 17% is dedicated to wildlife preservation. You can add to this a growing emphasis on the country’s human culture and heritage. But at… Continue reading
While North Africa’s smallest nation, Tunisia still has a wealth of attractions. The Carthaginians and ancient Romans left their mark. A 1,300 km (800 mile) coastline ensures no shortage of Mediterranean beach escapes. Star Wars fans will recognise sites including Tatooine and Mos Espa. Nature lovers have a range of… Continue reading
Tracing its history back to the Queen of Sheba, you can be sure any trip to Ethiopia will be loaded with mysticism. Far from the scenes of famine still often associated with this east African nation, Ethiopia is an ideal holiday destination. Besides a rich history, Ethiopia is rightly famous… Continue reading
Ghana is a great introduction to west Africa. English speaking, culturally-rich, packed with history – and though you might not believe it, a great place for wildlife spotting too. Sure, you won’t encounter huge herds on never-ending savannah. And the Big Five are nowhere to be seen (not all of… Continue reading
