Where to go in Africa in April

Table Mountain, beaches, penguins, wine and food in one of the world’s most beautiful cities.

South Africa’s classic road trip of lagoons, forests, beaches and adventure.

One of the largest waterfalls in the world, on the border of Zimbabwe and Zambia.

Some of the tallest sand dunes in the world, glowing red at sunrise.

A laid-back beach town famous for diving with manta rays and whale sharks.

Souks, riads and the nightly theatre of Jemaa el-Fna square.

The world’s largest car-free urban area, a medieval medina still working as it always has.

Orange Saharan dunes, camel treks and nights in a desert camp.

A blue-washed mountain town in the Rif.

The last standing wonder of the ancient world, at the edge of a huge, lively city.

The world’s greatest open-air museum: temples, tombs and the Valley of the Kings.

Nubian culture, felucca sails and the colossal temples of Ramesses II.

Some of the world’s best coral reefs, a few hours from Europe.

A lively Atlantic capital, plus the island symbol of the slave trade.

Rainforest where the indri, the largest lemur, sings each morning.

A dirt road lined with giant baobabs, glowing at sunset.

Granite boulders, turquoise water and some of the most beautiful beaches anywhere.