On our epic Big 5 safari in South Africa’s Sabi Sands, we see animals galore! (The lions are bullet-fast hunting the impala.) We also stay at two fabulous luxury lodges.
Africa
The second largest continent in the world (after Asia), Africa packs a punch when it comes to adventure – from safari game drives to epic hiking and hot-air ballooning.
A bucket list destination, Africa is a continent many people dream of visiting.
It’s an unforgettable journey into the heart of our wild world.
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Our luxury Africa travel guide and safari planner – it’s packed with tips on where to go on safari, itineraries, the best beach breaks in Africa and more!
Some of the places in Africa we particularly love
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Discover the best things to do in Cape Town, South Africa! Take the cable car up Table Mountain. Stroll Kirstenbosch Gardens. Meet the penguins at Boulders Beach. And more!
There’s nothing like an African river cruise on the “Zambezi Queen”! Wake up to grunting hippos and watch elephants at dusk while sipping champagne.
Daydreaming of a gorgeous beach to escape to? See the world’s prettiest and most stunning beaches – from Hawaii and the Caribbean to Thailand and Greece.
Some of the fascinating things to do in exotic Stone Town, Zanzibar? Weep at a haunting old slave market. Learn about sultans at the Palace Museum. And go on a sunset dhow cruise.
Several hiking trails scale Table Mountain in Cape Town. The shortest is Platteklip Gorge. Skeleton Gorge and 12 Apostles are more scenic routes, but longer. Here’s our hiking guide!
You don’t really want to see lions on a walking safari in Zambia. It’s thrilling enough being unprotected in the bush on a walking trip in Zambia’s unmatched South Luangwa!
Casablanca or Marrakesh? We chose the Marrakesh shore excursion on our Morocco cruise, which also visited Tangier. Right choice! A magical day…
One of the best 5-star hotels in Cape Town, the 12 Apostles Hotel & Spa wowed us with killer sea views, elegantly decorated rooms, bubbly at check-in, mountain walking trails and its superb Leopard Bar.
The best Lower Zambezi Lodge, Chiawa Camp is like a scene from “Out of Africa.” Old Mondoro is one of the last true bush camps. See elephants up close and go canoeing with crocs and hippos – thrilling!