UgandaBwindi Impenetrable National Park
Ancient rainforest that is home to around half of the world’s mountain gorillas.
Jun to Sep, Dec to Feb 2 to 3 nights
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Volcanoes National Park
Mountain gorillas and golden monkeys on the slopes of the Virunga volcanoes.
Jun to Sep, Dec to Feb 2 to 3 nights
Mount Kilimanjaro
Africa’s highest mountain, a non-technical climb through five climate zones.
Jan to Feb, Jun to Oct 6 to 9 days
The Garden Route
South Africa’s classic road trip of lagoons, forests, beaches and adventure.
Sep to Apr 4 to 7 days
Victoria Falls
One of the largest waterfalls in the world, on the border of Zimbabwe and Zambia.
Feb to Nov 2 to 3 nights
Fish River Canyon
One of the largest canyons in the world, with a famous multi-day hike.
May to Sep 1 to 2 nights
Merzouga and the Erg Chebbi dunes
Orange Saharan dunes, camel treks and nights in a desert camp.
Mar to May, Oct to Nov 1 to 2 nights
Simien Mountains
Dramatic escarpments with gelada monkeys and Ethiopian wolves.
Oct to Mar 3 to 5 nights
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