The vast continent of Africa, almost bisected by the equator, is home to a great variety of habitats, landscapes and cultures. Little or no time difference from the UK means that many destinations are closer than you might think for short breaks.
From the mountains of Morocco and the archaeological splendours of Egypt, to the wildlife and beaches of South Africa, this hottest of continents is just waiting to be explored!
Botswana : Family Safari : 11 days
Botswana has some of Africa’s most beautiful scenery, from the seasonally flooded Okavango Delta teeming with bird and wildlife, to the Kalahari Desert – a vast area of grasslands and salt pans. Binoculars and camera essential.
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Egypt : Culture and Seaside : 15 days
Egypt is the ancient Kingdom of the pharaohs and the capital, Cairo, home of the Pyramids and the Egyptian Museum, is Africa’s largest city. Luxor and Aswan in Upper Egypt have a plethora of ancient monuments – after seeing the cultural highlights why not relax on a Nile Cruise or unwind at one of the Red Sea beach resorts.
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Madagascar : Highlights : 21 days
Madagascar is the world’s fourth largest island lying about 250 miles off the East African coast, and has one of the richest eco-systems on earth. It offers the visitor a wealth of beautiful places to explore from the rainforests to the underwater world of tropical fish and coral. Do not miss the lemurs!
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Morocco : Journey of Discovery : 16 days
The Kingdom of Morocco is the most westerly of the North African countries and is known as the Maghreb. Discover the history of the Imperial Cities, trek in the Atlas Mountains or relax at the coastal resorts of Agadir and Essaouira whilst sipping mint tea.
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Rwanda : Gorilla Trek : 8 days
Rwanda is a landlocked republic in Equatorial Africa on the watershed between Africa’s two largest river systems, the Nile and the Congo. Much of the country is mountainous. Amongst its many attractions are the primates, and in particular Mountain Gorillas and chimpanzees.
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Seychelles : The Perfect Getaway : 14 days
The 115 Seychelles islands lie in the Western Indian Ocean. The smallest capital in the world, Victoria, is on the main island of Mahé. Praslin is the perfect base for island hopping and is also where the famous Coco de Mer grows in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Vallée de Mai, believed to be the true Garden of Eden. La Digue, has remained untouched by the passage of time – transport is by bicycle and ox-cart and its beaches are amongst the most photographed in the world.
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South Africa – Cape Town, Battlefields and Wildlife : 14 days
South Africa is a year round destination. The game reserves are excellent for safaris and spotting the Big 5, whilst away from the parks other fabulous scenery includes the Garden Route, the Drakensberg Mountains, the breathtaking coastline, and Table Mountain in Cape Town.
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Tunisia : Off the Beaten Track : 12 days
Tunisia is one of the most Europeanised countries of the Arab World and tourism is one of the mainstays of the modern economy. Away from the beaches, Tunisia has exceptional Roman remains, forests of evergreen oaks and cork tees, olive plantations, and of course, the Sahara.
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