Africa - The World's Great Wilderness
Long known as the 'Dark Continent' for its mysterious
uncharted expanses, Africa is still a land largely
untouched by the hand of man. Wildlife roam, as
nature intended. Vast deserts, forests, and savannas
stretch across the continent. For the greatest
natural spectacle on Earth, Africa is hard to
beat.
With the world's most prolific concentration of wildlife
species, the remote and spectacularly unspoiled African
heartland is the place to get up close with elephants,
lions, and giraffes. The scope of nature can be
breathtaking, and every day in Africa can bring new
surprises experiences.
The people of Africa are no less fascinating, particularly
in remote tribal areas where the modern age has had
limited impact. Ancient cultures and traditional
hospitality combine to make Africa a great place to
mix with the locals.
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Africa is also an adventure-packed destination, where
one day you could be taking a jeep game safari in
Tanzania, and the next you could be micro-light flying
in Zimbabwe, snorkeling the clear waters of Zanzibar
or even quad biking in the Namib Desert. Africa
is a continent of such diversity that the visitor
will find it to be arguably one of the best life experiences
they will ever have.
Getting There
Our Recommended Partner
for African tours is On
The Go, who offer a range of tours from 14
day 'short breaks' to six month epic adventures. On
The Go Tours make this remarkable journey through
Africa's heart on a specially designed expedition
truck.
British
Airways offers a number of daily services
to African destinations.
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