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.

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

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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…

Kampala in Focus

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As both Uganda’s capital and its largest city, Kampala is the political, economic, and cultural heartbeat of the nation.  

Namibia Travel Guide

With extraordinary natural beauty, diverse wildlife, and cultural richness, Namibia is Africa at its most poetic. Don your sunhat, ready your camera, and join us…

Namibia : Tourism Insights

18 Min Read

The Hospitality Association of Namibia is a trade association for the hospitality sector in the country, with its members representing every area of the industry,…

The Namib Sand Sea in Focus

2 Min Read

Widely considered the oldest desert on Earth and one of the largest in Africa, the Namib Sand Sea has an astonishing history of aridity that…

Twyfelfontein in Focus

2 Min Read

Renowned for being home to one of the largest single groupings of ancient engraved images in Southern Africa, the ancient rock engravings of Twyfelfontein comprise…

Namibia : Landmark Attractions

2 Min Read

From must-see conservation areas to ancient trees and vivid dunes, Namibia has landmark attractions for everyone.

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

Lesotho Travel Guide 2019

Encircled by South Africa, Lesotho is a unique country set high in the mountains, its natural beauty gradually becoming known to tourists.

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

Rwanda Travel Guide

Landlocked Rwanda showcases some of the most stunning scenery on the African continent, from endless mountains to the shores of Lake Kivu.

16 Min Read

Tanzania Travel Guide

With its snow-capped mountains, tropical islands, vast plains and powdery beaches, Tanzania is a country just waiting to be explored.

19 Min Read

Uganda Travel Guide

With its glacial peaks, vast lakes and forests, Winston Churchill once referred to Uganda as the “Pearl of Africa,” and it’s easy to see why.

17 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