Top Activities Mozambique Often described as one of Africa’s last frontiers, Mozambique, a large country in the southeastern part of the continent, is among the most variegated places in the world. Geographically, it has a rugged, underdeveloped north, a hiker’s paradise, along with an extensive coastline...
Top Activities Malawi Malawi’s varied landscapes provide the perfect backdrop and environment for an ever-increasing range of outdoor activities. For more information go to the Malawi Tourism site. Climbing & Abseiling Rock climbing is largely restricted to the Mulanje Massif where a number of little-used routes up the great granite...
Top Activities in Lesotho (info from Visit Lesotho website) Southern Africa's answer to Nepal offers natural beauty, rugged terrain, and rich local culture and traditions, and a scarcity of civilization's trappings, such as landlords and fences, provides a permit-free playground for the more intrepid adventurers. Here are some of...
Top Things to Do in Botswana (info from www.botswanatourism.us) • Experience a sundowner. Sip a cool drink and enjoy a glorious sunset at the end of a satisfying afternoon game drive. • Go on a walking safari - not for the faint-hearted but an exhilarating experience. In the hands...
Zimbabwe is a country in Southern Africa. It is landlocked and is surrounded by South Africa to the south, Botswana to the Southwest, Zambia to the Northwest, and Mozambique to the east and north. [caption id="attachment_2024" align="alignnone" width="623"] Zimbabwe Map (Wikipedia)[/caption] The Zambezi river forms the natural...
Zambia is a state in Southern Africa. Roughly the size of Texas or France, Zambia is a landlocked country, bordered by Tanzania to the north-east, Malawi to the east, Mozambique to the south-east, Zimbabwe and Botswana to the south, a narrow strip of Namibia known...
Swaziland, one of the last absolute monarchies in the world, is one of the smallest countries in Africa and has a well-earned reputation for friendliness in Southern Africa. It also contains several large game parks and reserves, which are sponsored by the government and are...
South Africa is a vast country with widely varying landscapes and has 11 official languages, as well as an equally diverse population. South Africa has the strongest economy in Africa, and is an influential player in African politics. South Africa is also renowned for its...
Formerly a colony of Germany, Namibia was administered by South Africa under a League of Nations mandate of [caption id="attachment_2006" align="alignleft" width="553"] Namibia Map (Wikipedia)[/caption] WWI, and annexed as a province of South Africa after WWII. The South-West African People's Organisation (SWAPO) launched a guerrilla war for...
From the stunning beaches along Mozambique's coastline to the 2 436m Monte Binga peak, Mozambique is a country of rich heritage which can be experienced through art, music and food. [caption id="attachment_2002" align="alignleft" width="470"] Mozambique Map (Wikipedia)[/caption] The country is generally a low-lying plateau broken up by...