Africa
Africa Travel Guides
Written by the specialists who plan our trips to Africa: where to go, when, and what is worth knowing before you book.
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Inside Cairo’s Grand Egyptian Museum: A Long-Awaited Opening
After 33 years from initial conception, through two wars, a revolution, multiple false starts, and nearly $1.3 billion in construction costs, the Grand Egyptian Museum opened November 1, 2025. Located 2 kilometres from the Giza Pyramids, the 500,000-square-metre complex houses over 100,000 artefacts spanning seven millennia of Egyptian civilisation. It is, quite simply, the largest archaeological museum dedicated to a single civilisation on Earth. And it's finally real. The scale alone defies comprehension.
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Our favourite views around the world
BORA BORA This French Polynesian island, located in the middle of the South Pacific island is home to some of the world's best hotels. Stay in an overwater villa and enjoy having a view of the open ocean right at your backdoor step. Get used to the comforting sound of the gentle waves lapping the shore as your alarm clock, and wake yourself with a morning dip in the sea.
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The Best Things to do in South Africa
South Africa is a country of rich cultural heritage, diverse landscapes, and amazing wildlife. There's never a shortage of things to do in South Africa, whether you're looking for adventure, relaxation, or a combination of both. Table Mountain Table Mountain is a geological formation, believed to be over 300 million years old. It's one of the oldest mountain ranges in existence. Its unique geography provides breathtaking views and amazing hiking opportunities for visitors.
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The Most Gay-Friendly African Countries, From South Africa to Seychelles
Africa is vast, complex, and often misunderstood when it comes to LGBTQ+ travel. While many countries on the continent still criminalise same-sex relationships, others are quietly paving the way toward a more inclusive future. For gay travellers looking to explore Africa in style, it is entirely possible to find welcoming destinations that offer not only safety and comfort but also luxury, natural beauty, and cultural depth.
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Plan Your Gay Honeymoon in Seychelles
Few destinations feel tailor-made for a honeymoon quite like Seychelles. This archipelago of 115 islands scattered across the Indian Ocean delivers on all the clichés—secluded beaches, overwater villas, sunsets that look Photoshopped—but adds something rarer: a sense of wild, unspoiled beauty. The air smells like salt and frangipani. The landscapes shift from lush jungle to granite cliffs to reef-lined lagoons in the space of a morning drive.
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The Safest Islamic Countries for LGBTQ+ Travellers
Navigating LGBTQ+ travel in Islamic countries presents unique challenges and complexities that require careful consideration and realistic expectations. While the landscape for LGBTQ+ rights remains difficult across much of the Islamic world, some destinations offer relatively safer experiences for discerning travellers who appreciate the nuances of travel in more conservative destinations. Understanding the Broader Context Before examining specific destinations, it's crucial to understand the broader reality facing LGBTQ+ travellers in Islamic countries.
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Egyptian authorities arrest members of LGBT community, claims magazine
It has been reported that the authorities in Egypt are arresting and detaining members of the LGBT community, having used gay dating apps to track down users. According to lifestyle magazine CairoScene, an unnamed source has said that the Egyptian police have made a "number of arrests". "It is possible to tell a user's position within a few hundred metres," the source added.
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Safari for Gay Senior Travellers: What to Know Before You Go
There is something about safari that still feels wonderfully cinematic. The first coffee before sunrise. The low rumble of a 4x4 heading out into the bush. The sudden stillness when a leopard appears between the trees. Then, back at the lodge, a long lunch, a swim, perhaps a massage, and sundowners as the light begins to fade.
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Ultimate Guide to Gay Travel in Mauritius
Ask a handful of travellers to name the most beautiful island in the Indian Ocean, and Mauritius comes up more often than almost anywhere else. Ask an LGBTQ+ traveller the same question a decade ago, and the answer might have come with a hesitation. Today, that hesitation has largely disappeared, and this guide exists to explain exactly why, along with everything else worth knowing before booking a trip.
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Best Overwater Villas Beyond the Maldives – Seychelles to Fiji
The Maldives may be the gold standard for overwater luxury – and for good reason – but it’s not the only place where you can wake up to the sound of waves beneath your suite and dive straight into turquoise seas. Whether you’re planning a honeymoon, a once-in-a-lifetime celebration, or simply an indulgent break, there are other destinations offering ultra-luxurious overwater villas.
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Morocco’s Hidden Gay History: Yves Saint Laurent to Joe Orton
Morocco's LGBTQ+ history reveals a fascinating paradox - a country that served as a haven for gay Western intellectuals while maintaining conservative Islamic traditions. From the 1920s through the 1960s, Morocco, particularly Tangier, attracted some of the 20th century's most celebrated LGBTQ+ writers and artists who found creative freedom impossible in their home countries.
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Why Rovos Rail Is One of the World’s Greatest Train Journeys
There are luxury train journeys, and then there is Rovos Rail. Often described as the most luxurious train in the world, Rovos Rail offers a style of travel that feels increasingly rare in the modern age. While most journeys today are focused on getting from one destination to another as quickly as possible, Rovos Rail celebrates the romance of slow travel.
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South Africa Food & Wine Tour in the Winelands
Tailor-made HolidayFrom the cosmopolitan energy of Cape Town to the rolling vineyards of Franschhoek and the untamed wilderness of Sabi Sands, this journey blends culture, cuisine, and safari adventure. Walk through history, indulge in world-class dining, sip award-winning wines, and witness Africa’s most iconic wildlife in their natural habitat—an unforgettable experience of luxury and discovery. Cape Town welcomes you with stunning landscapes and deep history.
12 days tailor-made from £9,195 per person View trip
Ultimate Luxury in South Africa: Safari, Winelands & Cape Town
Tailor-made HolidayThis itinerary offers the pinnacle of luxury when it comes to visiting the sparkling jewels of South Africa. With time in both the country's most exciting cities and sprawling natural landscapes, experiencing the country's best hotels and most exclusive experiences, you'll be able to appreciate South Africa's unique cultural and natural wonders without ever compromising on a truly exceptional sense of luxury.
8 days tailor-made from £5,460 per person View trip
Luxury Tanzania Safari with Serengeti & Zanzibar
Tailor-made HolidayTanzania is a destination that defines the spirit of adventure: vast savannahs where lions roam freely, ancient craters teeming with wildlife, and sunsets that stain the sky in hues of gold. Yet beyond the wild heart of East Africa lies an unexpected contrast in Zanzibar, a spice-scented island wrapped in white-sand beaches and the warm waters of the Indian Ocean. This journey blends both sides of Tanzania in one seamless itinerary.
10 days tailor-made from £8,300 per person View trip
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