After Asia, Africa is the world's second-largest and second-most populous continent. It covers about 30.3 million km2 (including the islands nearby), which is 20% of the earth's land area and 6% of the planet's total surface. As of 2021, it has over 1.4 billion people, or 18% of the world's population.

Combining your coastal adventure with the Sahara desert, ancient architecture, and Aladdin's Cave souks, North Africa holds a lot of promise. Take on the heady mix of markets and medinas in Tunisia or swing by the pyramids and the Red Sea in Egypt, you can also create magical memories in Morocco.

Visit South Africa to encounter a portion of the world's most staggering views from the grandiose displays at the highest point of Table Mountain, to the stunning sea shores of Cape Town. Take a big safari drive for a bucket list experience, or browse the local markets and vineyards for world-class food and wine.

For decades, travelers to Africa have been drawn by its arid cities, jungles, and plains dotted with wildlife, and if you are seeking wildlife Kenya's Big Five should be on the top of your to do list. Do you want to go where no one else goes? We can show you Zimbabwe and Madagascar.

Things to see and do

• The great migration, Tanzania. More than a million wildebeest and several hundred thousand zebra make their annual migration
• Table Mountain, South Africa. Cape Town, one of the world’s best beach cities, also one of the world’s most photogenic
• Djemaa el Fna, Morocco, In the heart of the old city of Marrakech, snake-charmers, henna-painters, storytellers, date-sellers and orange juice vendors
• Mountain gorillas, Rwanda. A close encounter with the mountain gorillas of the Rwandan rainforest will stay with you for a lifetime
• Victoria Falls, Zambia and Zimbabwe. One of the world’s most majestic water spectacles, Victoria Falls (also called Mosi-oa-Tunya, or “The Cloud That Thunders)

The savannah of Africa is home to some of the world's most famous animals, including elephants, lions, and zebras. With the help of a local guide, you can see them up close on a holiday in Africa at places like the Masai Mara game reserve in Kenya. Incredible natural landmarks like Mount Sinai, which provides a glimpse into biblical history, and the formidable Victoria Falls are among the continent's treasures.

Numerous well-known locations and sights await visitors to Africa, some are contemporary, while others are historical. The rock-hewn churches of the Ethiopian town of Lalibela are well-known. The town is frequently referred to as "frozen in stone." Cape Town, a multicultural city dominated by Table Mountain, is home to a wide range of cultural and artistic delights.

The Great Pyramid of Giza, the oldest and most intact of the seven wonders of the world, can be found in Egypt.

Flights to various cities in Africa depart from many UK airports on a daily basis.

Why not stop by our travel store or call us to organise your dream holiday adventure to Africa.

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