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Botswana is a land of unrivalled safari destinations with diverse landscapes offering unique game-viewing opportunities. From the pristine Okavango Delta where mokoros glide silently between the reeds, hippos grunt deep in the transparent water, to the wide slow Chobe River where the ancients lie baring their teeth and elephants cavort. Savuti with rugged savannas beneath arching baobabs stretches on one side to the marshlands of Linyanti where 150 years ago, to the astonishment of the Makalolo tribespeople, David Livingstone emerged from the South having crossed the Kalahari Desert and the central Kalahari, home to the friendliest Meerkats on the planet and the beautiful little people – the Bushmen. The San is the collective term used to describe an ancient, indigenous collection of Southern African hunter-gatherers. Comprising several sub-groups, the San people have roamed the African continent as a distinct ethnic group for around 150 000 years. This makes them one of the oldest people on Earth — a testament to their unique way of life and its long-lived success. Then the extraordinary lunar-Esque landscapes of the Makgadikgadi pans are ancient and timeless, stretching out to the horizon under an ocean of stars and hosting a range of wildlife in spite of the intense heat and barren salt pans.

That country of legendary tribes and ancient customs, Namibia, bordering the South Atlantic Ocean between Angola and South Africa is home to the iconic Skeleton Coast, that desolate, treacherous, mountainous coastline swept by the freezing Benguela current rich in marine-life. Namibia has one of the greatest wildlife populations in the world. The Namib Desert, the oldest in the world and a World Heritage site gives the country its’ name which means ‘Vast Place of Nothingness”. The Kalahari Desert with stunning night-time star-scapes, dominates the eastern stretches, and Etosha National Park and the central highlands are famed for their roaming fauna. You will find some of the most stunning scenery, specially adapted desert wildlife, and the proud Ovahimba people in Kaokoland and Damaraland. And, in rich contrast, the dense forests of the Zambezi region, part of the KAZA Trans-frontier National Park create the Northern border.

How to begin? Cape Town on the Southern tip of Africa is an extraordinary meld of sights spectacular; Table Mountain with its cloth of cloud, miles of diverse coastline, rocks, sand, windswept beaches, whales, sharks, coves with giant kelp forests and Boulders Beach Penguin Preserve. The Cape, colonised multiple times, seethes with Dutch, Indonesian, British, and African Tribal history. Robben Island, District 6, Bo Kaap, Art Galleries and Markets. Scents of Fynbos from the mountains and Kirstenbosh Gardens. Tastes extraordinaire! Flavours from a blend of cultures diverse, salty as the sea breeze exotic and delicious. And then the Winelands to excite the palate. And all of this in wildly different weathers. Excitement awaits at every turn.

The iconic African walking safari, 72 languages, Victoria Falls, the mighty Zambezi River, Lake Kariba, an abundance of wildlife, and untamed environment can all be found in this warm nation. Zambia has vast landscapes, amazing natural beauty and wondrous waterways, including the legendary Banguelu swamps where Dr Livingstone died in 1873 in his quest to find the source of the Nile. And here, in the heart of Africa, you’ll find some of the world’s best safari adventures, including up-close encounters with Nature in all her untamed splendour. Spectacular waterways offer thrill-seeking adventures or a laid-back playground of activities for people of all ages.

The land of a Thousand Hills located in the heart of Africa; this historic country is the most biodiverse on the continent. With a vast array of animals living throughout its eerie volcanoes, its never-ending plains and then the montane rainforests home to the most treasured apes in the world. The unforgettable experience will leave you humbled. It doesn’t stop there, Kigali, the capital of Rwanda is renowned for its diverse cultures, cuisines and cleanliness, pushing anti-plastic movements and car-less Mondays that all the people in the country are more than proud to stand by, with energy and passion, wrapped up as they are in a cloak of possibility.

Uganda, known as the “Pearl of Africa,” is a destination that captivates travellers with its lush landscapes, rich biodiversity, and vibrant culture. Uganda’s cultural tapestry is as vibrant as its landscapes. With over 50 languages spoken, the country celebrates a mosaic of traditions and customs.

Venture into the enchanting realm of Uganda, where nature’s beauty flourishes in abundance. From the snow-capped peaks of the Rwenzori Mountains to the tranquil waters of Lake Victoria, Uganda’s diverse ecosystems beckon explorers to immerse themselves in its splendour.

Home to half the world’s remaining mountain gorillas, Uganda offers an unparalleled opportunity to encounter these majestic creatures in the misty forests of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Beyond gorillas, the savannahs of Queen Elizabeth National Park teem with lions, elephants, and a kaleidoscope of bird species, making it a paradise for wildlife enthusiasts.