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Africa

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A tour of Africa allows you to see and do things you've only dreamt of - spot majestic elephants and lions on thrilling safari adventures, experiencing a taste of life in Zulu villages and marvel at snake charmers, while exploring some of the most exotic locations in Africa like Cape Town, Casablanca and Cairo.

Explore the sights and sounds of Morocco, with its bustling markets, snake charmers and exotic spices. This desert oasis lies in the shadow of the Atlas Mountains and also includes the exotic "Imperial Cities" of Rabat and Marrakech.

Obviously, one of the principal reasons to visit Africa on tour is to enjoy a safari, something that lies on the bucket list of so many travellers. Immediate thoughts turn to countries like South Africa, Botswana and Zimbabwe, where the Big Five are waiting to be discovered. However, there are also fantastic wildlife experiences to be enjoyed in smaller nations like Uganda, Rwanda and Malawi. As well as exciting game drives, natural sights like Victoria Falls, Table Mountain and the shipwrecks of Namibia's Skeleton Coast are also well sorth experiencing.

A cruise to Africa is a great way to see some of the islands off the coast of the continent. Cape Verde is a hidden gem of ten volcanic isles and five islets in the Atlantic Ocean. They all feature beautiful views, sandy beaches and pleasant bars, cafes and markets to wander through. The island nations of Mauritius, Reunion and Madagascar provide white sandy beaches, breathtaking landscapes and yet more unique wildlife for you to enjoy.

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Fact File

  • The second biggest continent in size and population
  • UNESCO has estimated around 2,000 languages are spoken in Africa
  • Africa officially has 54 countries, though there are also a few unofficial territories
  • Wondering where you came from? Africa is often seen as the birthplace of all humans
  • The equator splits Africa in half. It runs for almost two and half thousand miles through Gabon, the Republic of Congo, DR Congo, Uganda, Kenya and Somalia
  • The Nile is the longest river in the world. It flows for 4,160 miles from Central Africa to the Mediterranean Sea on the north coast of Egypt
  • Africa is home to the largest desert in the world. The Sahara is larger than the entire USA
  • African safaris can take you in search of the 'Big Five'. These animals are the lion, buffalo, leopard, rhino and elephant

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