To say ‘I’m going on safari!’ is a glorious feeling, deserving of its exclamation mark. But before you get to this point, you’re going to have to decide what type of safari you’re looking to go on. The most famous safari image is of a small group crossing the plains… Continue reading
Morocco is a gateway to Africa in more than one way. The perfect destination for first time travellers to the continent, its wealth of attractions will also appeal to those knowing Africa well too. The best things to do in Morocco are therefore as diverse as they are alluring. If… Continue reading
Anyone with a passion for history and culture should consider including visits to historic sites of the slave trade in Africa on any itinerary. It’s a history which hangs over much of Africa, and has everything to do with many contemporary issues the continent faces. As a visitor from the… Continue reading
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
Spend a week in each of Tanzania’s national parks and you’ll be away from home for almost half a year. There are no less than 22 national parks in Tanzania, plus a further 32 game reserves. From a traveller’s point of view, the distinction is minimal. Together the country’s national… Continue reading
The two Congos have a lot of potential as holiday destinations. They share the mighty river that gives them their name. They have mountain gorillas and chimps and all manner of other primates. Beyond their natural attractions, they have fascinating cultures and intriguing – if harsh – recent histories. But… Continue reading
White water rafting beside the thunderous curtain of Victoria Falls – the world’s largest water fall. Mesmerising animal encounters on game drives at Hwange National Park. Walking safaris at Mana Pools. Cultural explorations at Great Zimbabwe, the Machu Picchu of Africa. Glorious vistas over the Matobo Hills. A brilliant infrastructure… 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
