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An insider's guide to Africa's top 10 best-kept secrets

By Marc Harris on Jul 31, 2019 in Africa, Botswana, Ethiopia, Namibia, Regions, Sao Tome and Principe, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe

The truth is, anyone who has been on safari will tell you to go exactly where they went - because here is a fun little secret; everyone has an amazing time on safari. A lot of people therefore flock to the famous names to check them off a list, whilst casually glossing over some of the lesser-known

The 5 best places to see primates in Africa

By Richard Smith on Dec 31, 2016 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Ethiopia, Regions, Rwanda, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, Uganda

Primates are our closest living relatives and with big brains and opposable digits it’s abundantly clear when you see them as to how similar to us they are. Apart from their superb tree climbing ability – I’m very jealous of that. Africa and the Indian Ocean are home to a number of primates with some,

Africa: home and holiday to celebrities

By Marisa Macedo on Sep 04, 2016 in Africa, Celebrities, Ethiopia, Kenya, Regions, South Africa, Tanzania, Travel Miscellany

Africa is a hot spot for a wealth of celebrities, whether they were born on the continent or simply decided to visit on their holidays. Thanks to the huge amount of luxury breaks on offer and the experiences that only Africa can provide, a number of famous faces frequently visit this fantastic location. Here are

5 of the wildest African Rift Valley lakes

By Rose Hipwood on Nov 30, 2014 in Africa, Attractions, Ethiopia, Going Out, Kenya, Malawi, Regions, Tanzania

The Great Rift Valley which runs through Africa has much romance to it’s history – many of the first Great Explorers discovered some of the earth’s most beautiful lakes here, all of which offer you the chance to see Africa’s raw beauty at it’s best. Some of the more famous lakes like Lake Manyara and

The top 5 countries to visit in December

By Katie Parsons on Nov 17, 2014 in Africa, Asia, Cambodia, Chile, Ethiopia, India, Regions, South Africa, South America

With the cold, dark evenings and rain setting in, it’s the perfect time to escape the British winter and spend the festive season somewhere a little more exotic – and probably warmer. From the warm, tranquil shores of southern India to the joyous New Year celebrations in South Africa, here are our recommendations for the

Top 7 most unusual treks across Africa

By Alison Crabb on Dec 11, 2013 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Cameroon, Ethiopia, Morocco, Regions, Rwanda, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Tanzania

Whether you’ve visited this great continent before, or are thinking of heading there for the first time, the vastness and variety of Africa has something for everyone. Its many mountain ranges, villages and national parks offer enough trekking experiences to last a lifetime. Here is a selection of the most unique. Otter Trail, South Africa

6 of the best places to see natural wonders

By Andrea Crome on Dec 04, 2013 in Africa, Antarctic, Asia, Ethiopia, Europe, Iceland, Japan, Middle East, Polar Regions, Regions, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Western Europe

Feel inspired by nature and the sheer magnificence of the amazing planet we live on. From bleeding icebergs and flaming fire pits to bubbling sulphur springs and surreal landscapes, each of these natural wonders is guaranteed to take you breath away. Here are our top 6 countries to see nature at its very best… Turkey

The hottest ticket under the sun – the solar eclipse

By Paula McInerney on Aug 30, 2013 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Cruises & Boat Travel, Ethiopia, Europe, Faroe Islands, Featured, Ghana, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Uganda, Western Europe

A total eclipse of the sun will occur later this year and another in 2015. This is a not-to-be-missed experience that should be everyone’s “must do” list. The fact that there is intense interest in the eclipse experience already, means that the cruise lines are putting on extra ships, and tour operators are coming up with

Frommer's Top Travel Destinations for 2007

By Paul Johnson on Dec 30, 2006 in Africa, Asia, British Virgin Islands, Canada, Caribbean, Central America, Eastern Europe, Ethiopia, Europe, Japan, Maine, Minnesota, North America, North Carolina, Oregon, Panama, Poland, Regions, Switzerland, USA, Utah, Western Europe

The editors at Frommer’s Travel Guides and Frommers.com have come up with a list of 12 emerging destinations that they recommend we visit in 2007. Making the shortlist of places not to be missed are: Krakow, Poland Tokyo, Japan Minneapolis, Minnesota Panama Asheville, North Carolina Ethiopia Portland, Oregon Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands Okanagan

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