Africa

Africa is a vibrant continent of diversity and contrasts, with everything from rich culture to unparalleled wildlife. From the deserts of the Sahara to the rainforests of the Congo, Africa provides endless wonders for any kind of traveller.

Explore our travel guides, which take a deep dive into the flavours, sound, and warm hospitality of Africa.

Seychelles Travel Guide

26 Min Read

Staggeringly seductive beaches, majestic marine life, and exquisitely distinct island culture lay in wait for explorers setting their sights on Seychelles, a truly unique utopia.

Seychelles : Tourism Insights

13 Min Read

Tourism Seychelles is a strategy-focused tourism department committed to creating a conducive environment for the development and maintenance of an authentic and dynamic hospitality industry. 

Vallée de Mai in Focus

3 Min Read

The ‘Garden of Eden’ is a nickname that only begins to cover the allure and tempting call of the Vallée de Mai – an ancient…

Mpumalanga Travel Guide

Known as ‘The Place of the Rising Sun’, Mpumalanga transcends other provinces in South Africa by offering an Edenic, heavenly natural paradise, comprising some of…

Mpumalanga : Tourism Insights

12 Min Read

The Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency is deeply committed to the conservation management of the region’s natural resources and ensuring the sector continues to be a catalyst…

Mpumalanga : Cultural Heartland in Focus

2 Min Read

The warmth and fascinating heritage of Mpumalanga can be felt most prominently throughout the Cultural Heartland – a vivid arts and cultural region brought to…

Uganda Travel Guide

10 Min Read

Uganda, known as ‘the Pearl of Africa’, is a stunningly diverse country in East Africa famous for its rich landscapes, abundant wildlife, and warm hospitality.

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Focus

2 Min Read

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park lies in Southwest Uganda on the edge of the Rift Valley. Its mist-covered hillsides are blanketed by one of Uganda’s oldest…

Ghana Travel Guide 2020

Friendly Ghana is a West African country pulsing with energy, steeped in history and blessed with some breath-taking landscapes.

15 Min Read

Namibia Travel Guide

A country of rugged, otherworldly landscapes, Namibia is a desert realm with a complex history and culturally diverse inhabitants.

16 Min Read

Seychelles Travel Guide 2019

Most people visit the Seychelles archipelago for the beaches, but from cuisine to culture, it has much more to offer than that.

16 Min Read

South Africa Travel Guide

As well as being famed as a place of natural beauty, South Africa also has plenty to offer the realm of business travel and MICE tourism.

15 Min Read

Virgin Limited Edition : The Rise of Luxury

We asked three General Managers of Virgin Limited Edition resorts in South Africa and Kenya for their take on Africa’s luxury hospitality industry.

13 Min Read

Botswana Travel Guide

With its safaris, luxury lodges and the cosmopolitan capital of Gabarone, Botswana has a lot to offer the discerning business traveller.

17 Min Read

Madagascar Travel Guide

The 150,000-plus unique species in Madagascar are a major draw for visitors, with tourism set to continue increasing the country’s GDP.

14 Min Read

Mpumalanga Travel Guide

With its plunging canyons, soaring mountains and vast veldts, South Africa’s Mpumalanga province boasts some of the country’s most spectacular scenery.

15 Min Read

Ethiopia Travel Guide

From stunning national parks and mountain ranges to an array of cultural landmarks and traditions. Ethiopia is a gem of a destination.

15 Min Read

Gauteng Travel Guide

Gauteng is a South African province of two cities, renowned for everything from its mountains to its museums.

13 Min Read

South Africa Travel Guide 2018

South Africa is striving to realise its own vast potential, with no shortage of help from SAACJ, looking to capitalise on 'bleisure'.

22 Min Read

Tanzania Travel Guide

Famed for being home to Africa's highest point, Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania looks to peak its tourism alongside numerous associations.

27 Min Read