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Africa Travel GuideEssential Travel Tips and Destination Guides for Exploring Africa
Africa Travel GuideEssential Travel Tips and Destination Guides for Exploring Africa
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2026
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Adults (18+)
Children (0 - 17)
Welcome to Africa
Our comprehensive travel guide to Africa is packed with information to help you plan your trip and enjoy your tour whilst away with us. You will find information on securing the relevant tourist visas, what you can expect when travelling on lodge-accommodated and camping safaris, and tips about the best places and the best times to spot Africa's famed wildlife. We also have guides to each country we visit in Africa, from Kenya to Namibia and South Africa to Botswana. Find out more about the world-beating Great Wildebeest Migration, discover all you need to know about trekking to see the gorillas of Uganda, and check out reviews from our recently returning travellers to Africa.
Our Africa Travel Guides
Best Time to Visit
Time your safari adventure to Africa with our guide on the best time to visit, with information on the seasons and what this means for the local wildlife.
Multi-country tours
Pick your perfect African adventure with our available multi-country touring combinations that offer plenty of wildlife, scenery, and welcomed beach time
Tourist Visa
Everything you need to know on visas for all the countries we visit in Africa—what visa you'll need for where and how to obtain one before you go
Safari Wildlife Guide
Our handy guide on where to see Africa's popular wildlife, including the Big 5, in which national parks, as well as when it's best to see them, plus a few extra tips
Spotting Africa's Big 5
No trip to Africa is complete without heading out on safari in search of the Big Five, and here's our guide on what they are and where best to find them
The Great Migration
The Great Wildebeest Migration is one of nature's most dramatic spectacles, and to help you make the most of the event, here's our guide on where to be and when
Gorilla Trekking
Trekking to see the critically endangered mountain gorillas is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and here you'll find more information on what to expect
About Overland Safaris
Everything you need to know about our overland camping safaris, from the type of vehicles we use to the level of participation and what to expect of the tents
More Our Africa Travel Guides
About Lodge Safaris
Everything you need to know about our lodge-accommodated safaris, from the type of properties we use to the local guides and what you should pack
Beach and Safari Holidays
Combine adventure and relaxation with our pick of the best destinations in Africa for a beach and safari holiday
Africa Video Lounge
Inspire your wanderlust with our selection of favourite videos on Africa, from stunning landscapes to wildlife spectacles and more
Traveller Reviews
Don't just take our word for it—see what our international travellers have to say about our Africa safaris
Africa's National Parks For First Time Visitors
A comprehensive guide for first-time visitors to Africa's national parks, offering safari tips, when the best time to visit is, and what type of Africa's Big Five you'll see.
Africa's Must See Natural Monuments
Discover these must-see natural monuments in Africa