A continent of safaris, pyramids, sweeping deserts, and awe-inspiring wildlife — from the Pyramids of Giza to Victoria Falls, from the Sahara to the Serengeti plains. Here are 10 of its most powerful destinations.
The world's second-largest continent — home to Big Five safaris, the 4,500-year-old Egyptian pyramids, the Sahara Desert, and Victoria Falls, one of the largest curtains of falling water on Earth. Every trip here is an adventure unlike any other.
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The best of North, East, and Southern Africa in one place — each card includes the best travel season, real highlights, and a link to search hotels. In-depth country guides are coming soon.
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Home of the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx — cruise the Nile, explore the temples of Luxor, the Valley of the Kings, and dive the crystal-clear Red Sea.
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A country that has it all — Cape Town beneath Table Mountain, Kruger National Park for Big Five safaris, world-class vineyards, and the spectacular Garden Route.
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Legendary safari territory — the Maasai Mara reserve, front-row seats to the Great Wildebeest Migration, and the rich culture of the Maasai people.
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Endless Serengeti grasslands, Mount Kilimanjaro — the roof of Africa — the Ngorongoro Crater caldera, and the turquoise waters of Zanzibar island.
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Marrakech, the red city, with its buzzing medina souks; the blue-painted hilltop town of Chefchaouen; and unforgettable overnight camel treks into the Sahara.
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Ancient ruins of Carthage, the white-and-blue village of Sidi Bou Said, real-life Star Wars desert filming locations, and sun-soaked Mediterranean beaches.
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The world's tallest red sand dunes at Sossusvlei, the ancient Namib Desert, the eerie Skeleton Coast, and some of the clearest stargazing skies on the planet.
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Home to Victoria Falls — one of the largest waterfalls on Earth — plus white-water rafting, bungee jumping, and Big Five safaris in Hwange National Park.
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An Indian Ocean gem with white-sand beaches, impossibly clear water, world-class luxury resorts, the optical-illusion underwater waterfall, and vibrant multicultural heritage.
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The Okavango Delta — a freshwater oasis in the middle of the Kalahari — boat safaris, and Chobe National Park, home to Africa's densest elephant population.
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