Africa Tours
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Africa is the second largest continent in terms of area and population, and covers about 20% of the Earth’s total land mass.
Egypt is the most popular destination in Africa, attracting about 10 million visitors per year.
Arabic is the most widely spoken language on the continent. However, aside from Arabic, another 2,000 languages are also spoken.
The most populous country is Nigeria with a population of up to 145 million people, followed by Egypt with around 76 million people.
The Sahara desert is the most extensive desert in the world – larger than the entire continent of the United States.
Why go on an Africa tour?
Africa is one of the most diverse and naturally beautiful continents in the world. From gorgeous wildlife, impressive culture, and friendly communities, many of the countries in Africa are without a doubt worth seeing! Spend some time in Egypt and fall in love with this timeless land of Pharaohs. Drive through the desert to Alexandria, Egypt’s major port, and discover for yourself why travellers are irrevocably drawn in to its beauty. Visit the breathtaking land of Kenya and drive to Samburu National Reserve. Enjoy a game drive where you get the chance to see animals unique to this part of Kenya, such as the Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich, Beisa oryx, and the gerenuk. Perhaps travel to Morocco and learn about its fascinating history, starting from the French Invasion in 1912 until their independence in 1956. See the sights of Casablanca and simply immerse yourself in Morocco’s exotic and enchanting culture. Step aboard a cable car in Cape Town and marvel at the coastal scenery that populate the Cape Peninsula. Then take a walk through the city and admire its natural beauty, creative freedom, and its people’s incredible spirit. Visit the vast lands of Botswana and enjoy its varied ecosystem. It’s also the only place in Africa where one can go on a safari with a makoro, so take advantage of this exclusive offer while exploring the best of Africa.
When is the best time to go?
When to go on an Africa tour really depends on the type of excursion you would like to have. Generally, there are regional variations in Africa. East Africa has two dry seasons which goes from December to February or March and June to October. Southern Africa, on the other hand, is dry from May or June, gets hot in October, and rains from November until April or May. In West Africa, the dry season is October or November until April or May. In Central Africa, June to September is the dry time.
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