Gweta is a relatively small village located in Botswana, around 205 kilometres away from Maun, and approximately 100...
Gweta, Botswana
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So dive in and learn why Africa is the quintessential safari destination of the world, where you can experience amazing wildlife game drives, diverse landscapes, UNESCO World Heritage sites and fascinating cultures.
Ghanzi, Botswana
Located in the western section of the Republic of Botswana in southern Africa is the town of Ghanzi. When the 2011...
Cederberg, South Africa
Situated close by to Clanwilliam, about 300 kilometres north of Cape Town, South Africa, lies the Cederberg...
Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary, South Africa
Swaziland’s oldest protected region is Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary, which is owned and managed by a non-profit trust....
Cape Agulhas Lighthouse, South Africa
Cape Agulhas Lighthouse is located in the rocky headland of Cape Agulhas (also known as ‘Cape of Needles’) in the...
The Culture of Uganda
Find out about the ins and outs of the culture of Uganda from their favourite sports to their vibrant dancing....
St Lucia, South Africa
South Africa’s very first World Heritage Site was St Lucia, proclaimed so in 1999. It is situated on the east coast of...
Lake Victoria, East Africa
‘Nam Lolwe’ in Luo and ‘Victoria Nyanza’ in Buntu, Lake Victoria was named after Queen Victoria by an officer of the...
Praia Do Tofo, Mozambique
Praia do Tofo, or just ‘Tofo’, is a tiny town and huge tourist attraction located in south-eastern Mozambique. The...
Matopos National Park (Matobo NP)
The Matopos National Park (also known as Matobo National Park) forms the heart of the Matobo Hills, a region covered...
Inhambane
Also known as ‘Terre de Boa Gente’ meaning ‘Land of Good People’, the city of Inhambane is situated in southern...
Bulawayo
The second biggest Zimbabwean city after the capital of Harare, Bulawayo holds an approximate urban population of...
Spitzkoppe
German for ‘pointed dome’, Spitkzoppe is also known as Spitzkop, Groot Spitzkop or the ‘Matterhorn of Namibia’. ...
Sossusvlei
A popular tourist destination, Sossusvlei is a salt and clay pan encircled by looming scarlet dunes that lies in the...
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