Luxury touring holidays in Africa

Beauty off the beaten track 

Rich in biodiversity and iconic on the safari scene, adventuring in Botswana and Zambia would seem reward enough. Stray from the jeep, however, and the prize is unparalleled. Botswana’s aim is to keep footfall to a minimum, making for superior game viewing Those who venture here take it slower, heading out in a mokoro for a more immersive encounter within the delta, getting on eye level with the wildlife. While in Zambia, even the freshest of ramblers will get their kicks from heading out on foot. Better still, in wandering these less-trodden paths, there’s the delightful feeling of first discoveries. 

Safari to beach in a heartbeat 

Top of the list for game viewing, life in Tanzania moves with the seasons. As the migration gets underway, visitors flock to the sprawled-out lodges to watch the wildebeest spill over rivers and swarm like ants across the Serengeti plains. It requires a ‘get up and go’ attitude, but even the most enthusiastic of naturalists need a break. That’s where the archipelago just off Tanzania’s coast comes in.  Subtle in its pride when it comes to its Maldives-rivalling sands and mellow pace, Zanzibar is the natural place to reflect and spend time together, either post-safari or simply as an Indian Ocean alternative.

The polar opposites 

Straddling the continent’s northern and southern coasts, these two countries are cultural melting pots. The ‘Rainbow Nation’ that earnt her stripes in a cacophony of languages, three buzzing cities, and everything from safaris to winelands in-between; South Africa’s colourful diversity is all too easy to fall for. To the north, Arabia’s mysticism and Africa’s vibrancy (with a touch of Mediterranean glamour) converge in Morocco. A sense of tradition weaves into every corner of life in its differing landscapes – from Marrakech’s souks buzzling to a backdrop of the Atlas Mountains, to the streets of Casablanca where Art Deco meets the old ways.