I adore Sierra Leone. It’s hard to explain exactly why. But much of it comes from the fact Sierra Leone is nothing like you might image after watching Blood Diamond. In fact, walking the streets it would be difficult to tell there had been a civil war lasting 11 years…. Continue reading
Head on holiday to Egypt and you’re guaranteed to end up in Cairo. Beyond the endless hum of traffic and towering apartment blocks, the Egyptian capital is home to several big-ticket attractions. Top of the list is the Great Pyramid of Giza – the only remaining Wonder of the Ancient… Continue reading
Welcome Prince Andrew. They’re not words you see an awful lot these days. Except on the South Atlantic island of Saint Helena. They’ve adorned the boundary wall of Ladder Hill Road in Jamestown since an official visit in 1984. Queen Elizabeth’s third child arrived by boat into James Bay, but… Continue reading
Barbara Broccoli take note. Overlooking the sublime vistas of South Africa’s ‘mother city,’ Table Mountain is ripe for a Bond film opening sequence. Imagine 007 hanging from the rotating aerial cableway embroiled in a death-defying fistfight. Or chasing the bad guys (and girls) to its rocky summit along ancient trails…. Continue reading
Namibia rarely gets the attention it deserves. But whether you’re looking for extraordinary wildlife encounters or self-drive adventures, here’s a country which seems to have it all. And in bucket loads, with 44% of its land in some form of conservation or protection. Having explored from north to south and… Continue reading
Senegal is many people’s first introduction to sub-Saharan Africa after crossing the arid expanses of Mauritania. The semi-desert landscapes of the north blend effortlessly into dense tropical jungle. A trio of rivers – the Senegal, Saloum and Casamance – wind their way to Atlantic beaches and lugubrious wetlands. And a… Continue reading
Lesotho shouldn’t be dismissed as South Africa’s unofficial tenth province. Although completely encircled by South Africa, and closely linked politically and economically, life in this mountain kingdom is very different. Those looking for the best 9 things to do in Lesotho will find a heady mix of culture, natural beauty… Continue reading
Gabon is a wildlife lover’s paradise – but not how you might think. Located in Africa’s central belt on the Atlantic Ocean, it’s not vast plains that make it a haven for species. Instead, it’s Gabon’s forests, which are home to gorillas, elephants, and chimpanzees. The country also has a… Continue reading
The Seychelles lie deep in the Indian Ocean. Hundreds of miles east of Kenya and northeast of Madagascar, its islands form Africa’s smallest, richest, and safest nation state. While known for its pristine tropical beaches, there’s far more to the Seychelles than a beach destination alone. Geographically isolated for thousands… Continue reading
The Republic of Congo curls inland around Gabon in central Africa. It stretches from the Atlantic city of Pointe-Noire to the very heart of the continent. Historically dominated by tropical rainforest, it should not be confused with its largest neighbour – the Democratic Republic of Congo. For this reason, it… Continue reading
