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Egypt

Egypt: Luxor – Luxor Temple

Luxor Temple is a large and beautiful ancient temple in the middle of Luxor city, built thousands of years ago to honour the gods, where you can walk among tall stone columns, see detailed carvings, and learn about the rich history of ancient Egypt in a place that still feels full of wonder today.
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Egypt

Egypt: Luxor – Hatshepsut’s Temple at Deir el-Bahari

Hatshepsut’s Temple at Deir el-Bahari is a large and beautiful ancient building built into the cliffs near Luxor, created over 3,000 years ago to honour Queen Hatshepsut, one of Egypt’s few female pharaohs, and today it is a popular place to visit where people can walk through grand halls, see amazing stone carvings, and learn about Egypt’s rich history.
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Egypt

Egypt: Luxor – Valley of the Kings

The Valley of the Kings in Luxor is a famous ancient burial site where many of Egypt’s pharaohs, including Tutankhamun, were laid to rest in hidden tombs carved deep into the desert hills, and visitors can explore these beautifully decorated chambers to learn more about ancient Egyptian beliefs about the afterlife.
The front view of the Muhammed Ali Mosque at the Saladin Citadel in Cairo, Egypt.
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Egypt: Cairo – Discovering Islamic Cairo

UNESCO’s Islamic Cairo is a historic part of Egypt’s capital city filled with beautiful old mosques, lively markets, and narrow winding streets, where you can walk through centuries of rich culture, admire amazing architecture, and get a real feel for how people lived in the past.
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Egypt: Cairo – “City of a Thousand Minarets”

Cairo, the bustling capital of Egypt, is a vast and vibrant city where ancient history and modern life meet, offering visitors a striking mix of centuries-old landmarks like the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, lively markets filled with colourful goods and spices, and busy streets where people from all walks of life go about their daily routines in a warm, energetic atmosphere that reflects both the city's deep cultural roots and its role as a major centre in the Middle East.
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Egypt

Egypt: Cairo – The Historic Christian Churches

Amid the noise and grandeur of Cairo, we spent a day exploring the quieter Coptic quarter with our guide Amir, visiting the Hanging Church perched above an old Roman gatehouse, the serene Church of St. Sergius and Bacchus believed to shelter the memory of the Holy Family, a small nunnery honouring St. George with its vivid iconography and relics, and finally the distinctive circular St. George’s Church, steeped in centuries of Christian history.
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Egypt

Egypt: Cairo – The Egyptian Museum

Housed in a grand neoclassical building on the edge of Tahrir Square, the Egypt Museum in Cairo offers an unparalleled and meticulously curated journey through millennia of ancient history, where dimly lit corridors and vast galleries brim with exquisitely preserved artefacts—from the glittering treasures of Tutankhamun’s tomb to the hauntingly lifelike funerary masks and monumental statuary of pharaohs long consigned to the sands of time—evoking a profound sense of wonder and reverence for the ingenuity, artistry, and spiritual complexity of one of the world’s greatest civilisations
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Ethiopia

Ethiopia: Awassa – Lake, fish market & park

Visiting Awassa in Ethiopia is a truly enriching experience, where you can spend the morning strolling along the scenic shores of Lake Awassa, observing the vibrant birdlife and tranquil waters, before heading to the bustling fish market to witness the lively trade of freshly caught tilapia and interact with the friendly local vendors, and finally unwind in the beautifully maintained park nearby, shaded by towering trees and filled with the laughter of families enjoying picnics and the peaceful ambiance of this charming lakeside city.
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Ethiopia

Ethiopia: Dorze Village Visit

Visiting a Dorze village in Ethiopia was an unforgettable experience, as I wandered through the lush highlands near Arba Minch, marvelling at the intricately woven bamboo huts shaped like beehives, savouring the taste of freshly baked kocho bread made from enset, and watching the skilled artisans at work on their traditional looms..
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Ethiopia

Ethiopia: Konso Cultural Landscape

The Konso Cultural Landscape, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in southern Ethiopia, is an extraordinary example of a living cultural tradition that has thrived for over four centuries, distinguished by its ingeniously terraced hillsides constructed to combat soil erosion, its intricate stone-walled settlements—each with its own socio-political structure—and the enduring spiritual significance of wooden anthropomorphic statues known as waka, all of which together exemplify the Konso people's remarkable adaptation to a challenging environment through sustainable land use practices and deeply rooted communal values.
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Ethiopia

Ethiopia: The Tribes of the South Omo Valley

In the remote and culturally rich South Omo Valley of southern Ethiopia, an astonishing diversity of indigenous tribes—including the Hamar, Mursi, Karo, Dassanech, and Bodi—continue to preserve their unique customs, intricate body adornments, elaborate rituals, and ancestral ways of life, despite the growing encroachment of modernity and external influences that increasingly challenge their traditional social structures and deeply rooted cultural identities.
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Egypt

Egypt: The Great Pyramids & Sphinx

Giza’s Great Pyramids and the Sphinx are some of the most iconic and awe-inspiring monuments in the world, offering visitors a chance to step back in time and marvel at the ancient engineering, massive stone structures, and mysterious beauty that have stood proudly on the edge of the desert for over 4,500 years.
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Ghana

Ghana: Accra – Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park

The Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, located in Accra, Ghana, is a historical site dedicated to Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, Ghana's first President and a key figure in the country's independence movement, featuring his mausoleum, statues, and exhibits on his legacy.
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Ghana

Ghana: Accra – Fantasy coffin makers

Fantasy coffin makers in Accra, Ghana, craft vibrant, custom-designed coffins shaped like fish, cars, animals, and other symbolic figures, reflecting the deceased's life, profession, or aspirations in a unique artistic tradition.
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Ghana

Ghana: Castles and Forts of Ghana

The coastline of Ghana is dotted with numerous forts and castles that were established by European powers between 1482 and 1786. These structures served as trading posts and played significant roles during the era of the Atlantic slave trade.
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Ghana

Ghana: Kakum National Park

Kakum National Park, located in southern Ghana, is a biodiverse tropical rainforest known for its stunning canopy walkway and rich wildlife, including rare species like forest elephants and Diana monkeys.
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Ghana

Ghana: Assin Manso Slave River Site

Assin Manso, located in Ghana, was a significant site in the transatlantic slave trade, serving as a final resting point where enslaved Africans were bathed and prepared for auction before being shipped across the Atlantic.
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Ghana

Ghana: Kumasi – Akwasidae Festival

Akwasidae is a sacred festival celebrated by the Ashanti people of Ghana every six weeks, honoring their ancestors and the Asantehene (King) through rituals, drumming, and traditional ceremonies at the Manhyia Palace.
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Ghana

Ghana: Mole National Park

Mole National Park, located in northern Ghana, is the country's largest and most renowned wildlife reserve, home to diverse species such as elephants, antelopes, baboons, and over 300 bird species, offering visitors a unique opportunity for safaris and nature exploration.
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Ghana

Ghana: Tamale- Red Clay Studio

Red Clay Studio, located in Tamale, Ghana, is a dynamic art space established by internationally acclaimed Ghanaian artist Ibrahim Mahama. Inaugurated on September 5, 2020, this expansive complex serves multiple purposes, including exhibitions, workshops, film screenings, and community engagements.
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Ghana

Ghana: Dagomba village visit

The Dagomba people of Ghana, primarily residing in the Northern Region, are known for their rich cultural heritage, vibrant traditional drumming, and leadership structure centered around the Dagbon Kingdom, with the Yaa Naa as their paramount chief.
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Togo

Togo: Koutammakou Valley

Koutammakou Valley, located in northern Togo and extending into Benin, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its unique mud tower-houses (takienta) of the Batammariba people, reflecting a harmonious relationship between cultural traditions and the natural landscape.
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Benin

Benin: Taneka village visit

The Taneka villages in Benin, located in the Atacora region, are known for their unique cultural heritage, traditional mud-brick architecture, and their role as a living testament to the rituals and customs of the Taneka people.
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Benin

Benin: Abomey – Dahomey Royal Palaces

The Royal Palaces of Abomey, located in Benin, are a UNESCO World Heritage Site that served as the political, spiritual, and cultural hub of the powerful Kingdom of Dahomey from the 17th to the 19th century, showcasing intricate bas-reliefs, vibrant architecture, and a legacy of resilience and artistry.
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Benin

Bénin: Cotonou – Amazon Statue

The Amazon Statue in Cotonou, Benin, is a striking and monumental sculpture inaugurated in July 2022. It stands as a symbol of empowerment, strength, and historical remembrance, paying homage to the Dahomey Amazons.
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Benin

Bénin: Ganvié Stick Village

Ganvie Stick Village, often referred to as the Venice of Africa, is a unique settlement in Benin built entirely on stilts over Lake Nokoué, showcasing a fascinating blend of history, culture, and traditional water-based lifestyles.
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Benin

Benin: Ouidah – Slave Route

The Ouidah Slave Route, a historic path in Benin, West Africa, symbolizes the harrowing journey of countless enslaved Africans who were forcibly taken to the Americas, serving as a poignant reminder of the transatlantic slave trade's enduring legacy.
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Benin

Benin: Grand Popo – Zangbeto Ceremony

Zangbeto ceremonies, deeply rooted in the traditions of the Yoruba and Ogu people of West Africa, are vibrant, spiritual events where the Zangbeto masquerade, representing ancient night guardians, performs elaborate dances believed to cleanse and protect the community from evil forces.
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Togo

Togo: Lome – Akodessawa Fetish Market

The Akodessawa Fetish Market in Lomé, Togo, is renowned for its extraordinary array of traditional voodoo artefacts and charms, drawing visitors from around the world who seek insight into West African spiritual practices.
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Indonesia

Indonesia: Java – A local village tour

Borobudur is surrounded by many vilages or Kampungs. Each village has their unique in culture, typical houses, traditional and local food. The village tour takes after visiting Borobudur temple. There are two pssibilities of either by Andong (horse cart) or cycling.
The view of the top of Murchison Falls, Uganda
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Uganda

Uganda: Murchison Falls National Park

Murchison Falls National Park is Uganda’s largest wildlife reserve. Four of the Big 5 roam here at the edge of the Victoria Nile whose waters burst through a narrow openning and drop down a steep cliff before reaching the bottom in a frothy fury.
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Mpumalanga

South Africa: The Panorama Route

The Panorama Route is a scenic road in South Africa connecting several cultural and natural points of interest. The route, steeped in the history of South Africa, is in Mpumalanga province, centred around the Blyde River Canyon, the world's third largest canyon.
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Limpopo

South Africa: Kruger National Park

The world-famous Kruger National Park is South Africa’s largest game reserve and one of the finest wildlife sanctuaries on the planet. The Kruger has nearly two million hectares of unfenced wilderness, in which more mammal species roam free than in any other game reserve.
Inside the walls - Fort Nongqayi, Eshowe, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa
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Kwazulu Natal

South Africa: Eshowe – Fort Nonquai

The Zululand Historical Museum is housed at Fort Nongqayi. The Fort was built in 1883 by the British to house the Zulu Native Policemen called Nongqayi and was completed in 1894. The Nongqayi were trained in this fort and were led by Colonel Addison.
The wetlands of iSimalisingo at stunningly beautiful - iSimalingiso Wetlands, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa
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Kwazulu Natal

South Africa: iSimangaliso Wetland Park

A World Heritage Site, iSimangaliso Wetland Park (the former Greater St. Lucia Wetlands Park) incorporates an astonishing variety of habitats from the Ubombo Mountains to grasslands, forests, wetlands, mangroves and ancient dunes, magnificent beaches and coral reefs.
A white rhine blocks our way - Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa
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South Africa

South Africa: Hluhluwe–iMfolozi Park

Hluhluwe–Imfolozi Park, formerly Hluhluwe–Umfolozi Game Reserve, is the oldest proclaimed nature reserve in Africa. It consists of 960 km² of hilly topography 280 kilometres north of Durban in central KwaZulu-Natal, and is known for its rich wildlife and conservation efforts.
Camdeboo National Park, Graaf-Reinet, Eastern Cape, South Africa
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Eastern Cape

South Africa: Camdeboo National Park

The 19 400-hectare Camdeboo National Park is unique in South Africa encompassing some of the most rugged and spectacular Karoo-mountain landscapes, a large freshwater dam and it almost entirely surrounds the historic town of Graaff-Reinet.
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South Africa

South Africa: Addo TiPi Bush Camp

Tipi Bush Camp, on a private reserve adjoining Addo Elephant National Park. There are three large 6.3 metre diameter TiPi’s, based on the American Indian style can each accommodate 4 people on a self catering, un-serviced basis.
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Eastern Cape

South Africa: Addo Elephant Park

Addo Elephant National Park is a diverse wildlife conservation park situated close to Gqeberha in South Africa and is one of the country's 20 national parks. It currently ranks third in size after Kruger National Park and the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park.
Royal Hill of Ambohimanga in Madagascar
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Madagascar

Madagascar: Royal Hill of Ambohimanga

Ambohimanga dates from the 16th century and developed into the capital city in the 18th century. The walled city, with stone gates, three palaces, cemeteries and holy places, combines Malagasy and European architectural styles.
Climbing the trail to the top of the escarpment that leads to the interior of Isalo National Park in Madagascar
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Madagascar

Madagascar: Isalo National Park

Established in 1962, Isalo National Park protects over 190,000 acres of land dominated by a dramatic sandstone massif that has been eroded by time and weather into an otherworldly collection of plateaus, canyons, gorges, and pinnacles.
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Western Cape

South Africa: Mossel Bay – Dias Museum

The Bartolomeu Dias Museum Complex was officially opened on 3 February 1989, however its can be traced back to the 1960s when the museum was first opened. The museum later became known as the Post Tree museum complex before being renamed again in 1989.
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Madagascar

Madagascar: Antsirabe rice fields

Rice, in Malagasy 'vary', is incredibly important to the people of in Madagascar. The island has one of the highest per capita consumption of rice worldwide: On average, each Madagascan eats 120 kg of rice per year.
Stunning views across Ranomafana National Park in Madagascar
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Madagascar

Madagascar: Ranomafana National Park

Being the third largest national park in Madagascar, Ranomafana is home to a wealth of endemic plants and animal species. Declared as a UNESCO world heritage site, this national park boasts of twelve lemur species and other mammal species.
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Western Cape

South Africa: Point of Human Origins

Mossel Bay is at the centre of some of the most significant archaeological discoveries ever made regarding the origins of modern humans. Unlike other sites that can be remote, dry and downright inhospitable, the archaeological findings here are set against a stunning backdrop of seaside caves.
The 'Organ Pipe' formation at Cango Cave - Western Cape, South Africa
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Western Cape

South Africa: Oudtshoorn – Cango Caves

The Cango Caves is a cultural and natural landmark in South Africa. The 20 million year-old Cango Caves system consists of a series of hidden chambers cut deep into a thick limestone rock layer. It is situated in the Swartberg Mountains, 30 kilometres north of Oudtshoorn.
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Western Cape

South Africa: Cape Agulhas

Cape Agulhas or the "Cape of the Needles" is a rocky headland in Western Cape, South Africa. It is the geographic southern tip of Africa and the beginning of the traditional dividing line between the Atlantic and Indian Oceans
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Western Cape

South Africa: Gansbaai and shark cages

Gansbaai is a fishing town and popular tourist destination in the Western Cape of South Africa. It is known for its cage diving in search of sharks and for whale watching. We spent a couple days in this small town exploring the region.
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Western Cape

South Africa: Muizenberg beach huts

The Muizenberg beach huts are iconic. Their vivid colours lure you right in. This small seaside town is located about 30-minutes from the centre of Cape Town and is known as the South African surfing birthplace. These beach huts offer some shelter from the wind in the height of the summer season.
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Cape Town

South Africa: Cape Town – 10 great things to do

Cape Town is a modern, cosmopolitan city surrounded by nature. Centred around Table Mountain, one of the New 7 Wonders of the world, the Mother City is known for its beautiful beaches, stunning biodiversity, award-winning food and wine, and sheer variety of experiences on offer.
African penguins at Boulders Beach - Western Cape, South Africa
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Western Cape

South Africa: Boulders Beach

Just around the corner from Simon’s Town lies Boulders Beach, a sheltered cove of soft white sand, massive granite boulders. Boulders Beach and neighbouring Foxy Beach are home to a colony of thousands of African penguins and it's great fun to watch them go about their daily business.
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Western Cape

South Africa: Chapmans Peak Drive

Chapman’s Peak Drive toll road, affectionately known as #Chappies., winds its way between Noordhoek and Hout Bay on the Atlantic Coast on the south-western tip of South Africa. Chapman’s Peak Drive is one of the most spectacular marine drives in the world.
The stunning views across the bay at Cape Point - Western Cape, South Africa
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Western Cape

South Africa: The Cape of Good Hope

So named by Portugal's King John II this area has captured the imagination of European sailors such as Dias who first named it the Cape of Storms in 1488 and later in 1580 Sir Francis Drake who called it the "The Fairest Cape in all the World".
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Cape Town

South Africa: Cape Town – V & A Waterfront

The Victoria and Alfred Waterfront is an iconic 123-hectare neighbourhood and is one of Cape Town’s oldest historic attractions with millions of people visiting from all over the continent and world. There a many shopping, dining and entertainment opportunities, making it a must visit place when in Cape Town.
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Cape Town

South Africa: Cape Town – Kirstenbosch

Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden is acclaimed as one of the great botanic gardens of the world. Few gardens can match the sheer grandeur of the setting of Kirstenbosch, against the eastern slopes of Cape Town’s Table Mountain.
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Cape Town

South Africa: Cape Town – Robben Island

Robben Island was used at various times between the 17th and 20th centuries as a prison, a hospital for socially unacceptable groups and a military base. Its buildings, particularly those of the late 20th century such as the maximum security prison for political prisoners.
The desert elephants are generally smaller than their plains conterparts - Khowarib, Northern Namibia
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Namibia

Namibia: An 18-Day Itinerary

Namibia is a country on the south-west coast of Africa. It is one of the driest and most sparsely populated countries on earth. The Namib Desert in the west and the Kalahari Desert in the east are separated by the Central Plateau.
The high sand dunes of Sosussvlei - Namib Sand Sea, Namibia
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Namibia

Namibia: Sossusvlei & Namib Sand Sea

Namib Sand Sea is the only coastal desert in the world that includes extensive dune fields influenced by fog. Covering an area of over three million hectares and a buffer zone of 899,500 hectares, the site is composed of two dune systems.
A typical example of German architecture in Swakopmund, Namibia
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Namibia

Namibia: The coastal town of Swakopmund

Swakopmund is a coastal city in Namibia, west of the capital, Windhoek. Its sandy beaches face the Atlantic Ocean. Established by German colonists in 1892, the city’s colonial landmarks include the Swakopmund Lighthouse and the Mole, an old sea wall.
There are around 200,000 Cape Fur Seals at Cape Cross, Namibia
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Namibia

Namibia: Cape Cross & The Skeleton Coast

Renowned as one of the largest settlement of these animals in the world, the colony of Cape fur seals at Cape Cross marks the spot where the first European explorer Diego Cao set foot on the coast of Namibia in 1486. The spot is now home to a thriving colony of more than 200 000 seals.
The Twfelfontein Rock Carvings in Damaraland, Namibia
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Namibia

Namibia: Twyfelfontein Rock Carvings

This world heritage site is small (less than 1 km2), but includes some remarkable galleries of rock engravings (pteroglyphs) depicting an extraordinary diversity of wild animals – rhino, elephant, giraffe, oryx, ostrich, flamingo, zebra and many more.
A bull elephnt enjoying its time at the waterhole - Khowarib, Northern Nambia
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Namibia

Namibia: Khowarib and Palmwag

The desert elephants of northern Namibia have adpated to the environment and thrive along the banks of regions rivers. Other animals such as lions, antelopes and giraffes have also made their homes in these harsh landscapes, but life is always a fine balance here.
An elephant at the waterhole at Olifantsrus
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Namibia

Namibia: Etosha National Park

Etosha is one of Africa’s largest game parks, much of which is covered by the silver Etosha salt pan that shimmers in the heat. To the south of the pan there are open grasslands, woodland and permanent waterholes that act as a magnet for game.
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Namibia

Namibia: Nkasa Lupala National Park

Nkasa Rupara National Park, also Nkasa Lupala National Park, formerly Mamili National Park, is a national park in Namibia. It is centred on the Nkasa and Rupara islands on the Kwando/Linyanti River in the southwestern corner of East Caprivi.
This rhino had the longest horn we'd ever seen - Kharna Rhino Sanctuary, Serowe, Botswana
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Botswana

Botswana: A Fifteen Day Tour

Botswana, a landlocked country in Southern Africa, has a landscape defined by the Kalahari Desert and the Okavango Delta, which becomes a lush animal habitat during the seasonal floods. The massive Central Kalahari Game Reserve, with its fossilized river valleys and undulating grasslands, is home to numerous animals including giraffes, cheetahs, hyenas and wild dogs.
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North-West District

Botswana: Moremi Game Reserve / Okavango Delta

The Moremi Game Reserve initially consisted mostly of the Mopane Tongue area, but in the 1970s the royal hunting grounds, known as Chief’s Island, were added. The Moremi is home to the most endangered species of large mammals: the cheetah, white rhinoceros, black rhinoceros, African wild dog and lion.
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Central District

Botswana: Makgadikgadi salt pans

The Makgadikgadi Pan, a salt pan situated in north-eastern Botswana, is one of the largest salt flats in the world. The pan is all that remains of the formerly enormous Lake Makgadikgadi, which once covered an area larger than Switzerland, but dried up tens of thousands of years ago.
A male ostrich striding across the savannah - Central Kalahari Game Reserve, Botswana
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Ghanzi District

Botswana: Central Kalahari Game Reserve

The Central Kalahari Game Reserve covers a large section of central Botswana. Its harsh, sprawling terrain is dominated by grasslands, home to wildlife such as giraffes, cheetahs, hyenas and wild dogs. There are several fossilized river valleys, including Deception Valley and Passarge Valley, which offer basic campsites.
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