North Africa Must-Sees: Pyramids, Luxor, Marrakech and the Sahara
The sights worth planning around in Egypt and Morocco, two realistic routes, and the mistakes that waste time and money on a first trip.
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16 guidesWhen to Visit Africa: Best Seasons for Safari and Sightseeing
Africa has no single best season. Here is how the dry and wet months work in East Africa, Southern Africa and the north, and when each region is at its best.
Top Destinations in Africa: Safari Circuits and Heritage Cities
A shortlist of Africa's best-known safari areas, beaches and historic cities, with sample circuits for first-time visitors.
Africa Must-See: Serengeti, Kruger, the Pyramids and More
Five places that justify the long flight to Africa, from migration safaris to ancient Egypt, with notes on how to combine them without wasting days in transit.
Africa Travel Guide: Safari, Ancient Sites and Planning Basics
An overview of Africa's main travel regions, what each is best for, and the practical points to sort out before booking, from health to budgets.
East Africa's Best Safari Parks and Beaches, and How to Link Them
Serengeti, Maasai Mara, Ngorongoro, Amboseli and the Indian Ocean coast, with realistic 8–12 day itineraries in Tanzania and Kenya.
When to Go to East Africa: Migration, Rains and Beach Seasons
A month-by-month look at where the wildebeest are, when the rains fall, and the best windows for the Kenyan and Tanzanian coasts.
East Africa's Unmissable Sights: Migration, Crater and Coast
The Great Migration, Ngorongoro Crater, Kilimanjaro views and Stone Town, plus visa, budget and logistics notes for first-time visitors.
When to Go to North Africa: Best Months for Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia
Cooler months suit Egypt and the desert, spring and autumn suit Morocco and Tunisia. Month-by-month advice, plus how Ramadan and Eid change travel plans.
Top Destinations in North Africa: Cairo, Luxor, Marrakech and the Atlas
Where to spend your time in Egypt and Morocco, with compact 7–10 day routes and tips on early starts, guides and holidays.
When to Visit Southern Africa: Safari, Cape Town, Winelands and Whales
Dry-season safari in Kruger, shoulder-season Cape Town, wine harvest, whale watching and the Garden Route: what each month in South Africa looks like.
Southern Africa Must-Sees: Kruger, the Panorama Route, Cape Town and the Winelands
The top four stops for a first South Africa trip, with practical advice on safari bookings, driving, Table Mountain and two efficient circuits of 6 to 10 days.
Top Southern Africa Destinations and Easy 7 to 10 Day Routes
How to choose between Kruger, Cape Town, the Winelands and the Garden Route, with three realistic routes, rough costs, flight links and a Victoria Falls add-on.
When to Visit West Africa: Dry Season, Harmattan and Festival Calendar
When to go to Senegal, The Gambia and Ghana: dry-season months, how the harmattan haze affects travel, rainy-season trade-offs and when to catch major festivals.
West Africa Must-Sees: Dakar, Gorée Island, Accra and the Cape Coast Castles
The key cultural and historical sights in Senegal and Ghana, from Dakar's markets and music to Gorée Island and Elmina Castle, with two compact routes and safety notes.
West Africa Top Destinations: Dakar, Gorée, Accra and Cape Coast
How to pick between Senegal and Ghana for a first West Africa trip, with realistic 7–10 day loops along the coast and a few practical planning notes.