African Travel & Vacation Destinations
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South Africa
A World in one CountrySouth Africa is richly blessed with diversity, from its captivating coastline to the unique wilderness areas that erupt in spellbinding pockets all across the country. Major cities like Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban contribute a cosmopolitan atmosphere without compromising South Africa’s natural authenticity.
Cape Town
The Mother CityCape Town is one of the most popular cities on the African continent. Rich with history, natural beauty, gastronomic delights and cosmopolitan flavors, it is not difficult to understand why. Cape Town is best known for attractions like Table Mountain, Robben Island and the many fine beaches of the peninsula.
Cape Winelands
Of mountains and vineyardsThe Cape winelands produce some of the finest wines available in the world today. The myriad vineyards stretch around the historic towns of Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl, each with their own distinctive flavor and cultural highlights. Many award-winning restaurants line the streets.
Garden Route
Eden by the SeaThe Garden Route is one of the most beautiful coastlines on the continent. This sweep of the Southern Coast includes the fine beaches and pleasant waters between Mossel Bay and the Storms River mouth. It is named for its natural beauty, including many leagues of coastal forests.
Sabi Sand
Wild LuxuryThe Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve is the premier private game reserve that forms part of the world-renowned Greater Kruger National Park. The reserve is famed for its ultra-luxury lodgings and high frequency of leopard sightings. Sabi Sand is the go-to African travel destination for luxury-loving wildlife enthusiasts.
Kruger Park
Home to the Big FiveThe Kruger National Park is a pristine stretch of wilderness roughly the size of Israel - one of the largest protected areas in Africa. The diversity of species, landscapes and accommodations is what sets this extraordinary wild paradise apart and draws thousands upon thousands of return visitors.
Botswana
Of deserts and deltasBotswana is inherently a land of contrasts, ranging in terrains from the semi-arid sands of the Kalahari to the lush, reed-lined channels of the Okavango Delta. More than 17% of the country is protected within national park and game reserves, essentially establishing it as a conservation utopia.
Chobe National Park
Where giants roamChobe is the third largest national park in Botswana and the most biologically diverse. The Chobe River attracts large herds to its bountiful waters, particularly elephants. The park provides visitors with the opportunity to partake in river-based safari cruises. Relish an African sunset on the Chobe River.
Okavango Delta
A world of waterBotswana's Okavango Delta is one of the largest inland deltas on earth. This green Eden is a magical world of waterways, fed by the Okavango River as it drains the rains from the Angola highlands in the summer months. During the wet season, the delta swells and draws myriad creatures to its fertile spoils.
Namibia
The Living DesertFrom the wildlife-rich expanse of Etosha in the north to Sossusvlei’s towering dunes in the heart of the country, Namibia’s stark landscapes appear to exist purely to take your breath away. Alternative destinations like Swakopmund, the Skeleton Coast, Damaraland and the Fish River Canyon contribute surplus desert magic.
Etosha
The size of SwitzerlandEtosha National Park is Namibia's most wildlife-rich stretch of wilderness. At 22 270 square kilometers, it is even larger than the Kruger National Park. The area's arid nature drives the animals to converge around the scattering of water sources, ceding spectacular sightings.
Sossusvlei
Dunes for daysWith its otherworldly landscape and breathtaking beauty, Sossusvlei is one of the top travel destinations in Southern Africa. The 'vlei' forms part of the vast Namib Desert and boasts some of the highest dunes in the world. The blaze of vivid red in the day is contrasted by the extraordinary silvery night skies.
KwaZulu Natal
Of mountains & monarchsKwaZulu-Natal is one of South Africa’s most diverse provinces. It is home to the proud, rich culture of the Zulu kingdom, a host of Big Five game reserves, leagues of historic battlefields, the most scenic stretch of the Drakensberg Mountains, and sun-drenched beaches that line the shores of the temperate Indian Ocean.
Makgadikgadi Pans
Lunar landscapesAt 16,057.9 KM2, the Makgadikgadi Pans create one of the largest salt flats in the world. Exploring this vast, flat, otherworldly environment is an inherently unique experience. Tear across the pans on a quad bike adventure, or wander on foot in the wake of local San bushmen for a more interpretive introduction.
Windhoek
Capital charismaWindhoek counts amongst the more quaint and remote capital cities on the continent. Surrounded by vast stretches of desert and inhospitable mountains, Windhoek is nevertheless located within the heart of the country and serves as the perfect gateway to Namibia’s top travel destinations.
Swakopmund
Where the sea meets the desertWith its well-preserved German colonial architecture and traditional brauhäuser, Swakopmund appears enchantingly stuck in time. The coastal resort town is swept by both the towering dunes of the Namib Desert and the frigid waters of the Atlantic, creating a unique environment conducive to a wealth of outdoor pursuits.
South Luangwa
Valley of the LeopardSouth Luangwa National Park is the cream of the crop of Zambia’s safari areas. It is the birthplace of the original African walking safari, and the 9 050 KM2 wilderness offers extraordinary opportunities for interpretive game viewing. You’ll encounter great elephant and buffalo herds, unique plains game and predators like lions and leopards.
Kafue
The Big Cats of BusangaAt 22 400 KM2 Kafue National Park is Zambia’s largest conservation area. This sprawling wilderness hosts captivating eco-systems like riverine forests and tremendous stretches of grassland. Busanga Plains is the most sought-after region, and famous for its particularly bold lions. These cats frequently make forays into the camps.
Lower Zambezi
The Mighty ZambeziLower Zambezi National Park is concentrated around one of Africa’s most prolific waterways – the mighty Zambezi River. This lush environment draws ample wildlife, particularly elephants and a wide variety of plains game species. The park is ideal for water-based safari activities like boat cruises and canoeing.
Bazaruto Archipelago
Diving for DaysThe Bazaruto Archipelago’s six pristine islands are easily accessible from Vilankulo. This marine sanctuary is a diver’s paradise, with an astonishing variety of dive sites to explore that cater to various levels of experience. Benguerra Island offers the finest combination of bewitching island ecosystems and unspoiled coral reefs.
Quirimbas Archipelago
Island indulgenceThe Quirimbas Archipelago offers a wealth of near-virginal private islands and some of the most exclusive diving opportunities available in the entire Indian Ocean. This protected marine national park is where you go to truly get away from it all and relish unadulterated luxury island living.
Zambia
Walk on the wild sideZambia is a steadily emerging safari destination with pristine tracts of wilderness all across the country. In addition to the Victoria Falls, visitors to Zambia can explore stunning safari areas like South Luangwa National Park, Kafue National Park and Lower Zambezi National Park, each with its own unique treasure trove of wild wonders.
Victoria Falls
The Smoke That ThundersThe Victoria Falls is the largest waterfall in the world and ranks amongst the 'Seven Wonders of the Natural World'. This extraordinary sight occurs in the majestic Zambezi River between the Southern African countries of Zimbabwe and Zambia. The thunder of the falls can be heard from a remarkable distance.
Zimbabwe
Kingdom of yesteryearZimbabwe is named for the great archaeological ruins that tell of the awe-inspiring kingdom that once existed here, hundreds of years ago. The country offers easy access to the world-renowned Victoria Falls, as well as sprawling safari areas like Mana Pools National Park and Hwange National Park.
Mozambique
Private Island ParadiseMozambique is Southern Africa’s remote tropical paradise. Just off its coast, within the temperate waters of the Indian Ocean, you’ll find captivating clusters of islands surrounded by pristine coral reefs. These primeval archipelagos have been preserved through minimal development and great effort, offering an exclusive experience unavailable elsewhere.
