Africa Travel Articles

"Can 'eco' and luxury go hand in hand? While visiting the Bazaruto Archipelago, Sandra Mallinson chats to Christopher Bettany, the owner of a new luxurious retreat, about their involvement in local community development and conservation programmes. "

"Sandra Mallinson visited Mozambique's Bazaruto Archipelago and test drove some of the finest activities this beautiful part of the world has to offer."

"Romance is a word used all too lightly in the travel industry. With a romantic pessimism in mind, Marco set about finding stories of romance in Africa that would spare him the fool's gold and reveal only the small, hidden gems of travellers' real experiences. What he discovered washed all his scepticism away. He found stories of romance in Africa that moved, inspired and eventually rekindled his faith in how people celebrate being in love..."

"Whether you're a PADI certified scuba fanatic or happy just to float over a reef with a pair of goggles and a snorkel, the Indian Ocean conceals a vibrant sub-aquatic world. This article explores the myriad of diving options in Mauritius, the Seychelles, Mozambique and South Africa..."

"We travelled to Benguerra Island in the Bazaruto Archipelago and found a tropical island paradise complete with pirates, buried treasure and high adventure under sail..."

"The Mozambican shoreline curves along Africa's east coast in some 2,500 kilometres of the most pristine seashore you'll find on the continent. This is an account of the highlights of the Mozambican coast, from Ponta de Ouro in the south to Ibo Island in the north."

"The magic of Africa is that it lends itself to diversity and openness. Once you've seen and been in Africa, the emancipation of your body and mind will stay with you for a while..."

"One of the most exciting conservation initiatives in southern Africa is the development of Transfrontier Parks. Foremost among them is the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park..."