Central African Republic

The Central African Republic is a small landlocked country in Central Africa, and has some of the most incredible biodiversity that Africa has to offer, but has historically been ravaged by civil war and political unrest, thus preventing it from reaching its full tourism potential.

However more recently there is light at the end of the tunnel in so far as there being some stability setting into the country, and some of its natural gems are opening up. In the correct political climate, here follows a list of some of the country’s not-to-be-missed natural beauty:

Manovo-Gounda St Floris National Park: Located on the border between the Central African Republic and Chad, the Manovo-Gounda National Park is one of the very best destinations in the country to see plains wildlife.

 

Dzanga-Sangha Reserve: This is another huge and densely-forested National Park in the South-west of the country. It offers amazing opportunities to see the lowland gorillas, chimpanzees, the rare bongo antelope, forest elephant and forest buffalo.

One of the most remarkable sights here is the forest ‘Bais’ or glades, where a large clearing in the forest is usually caused by water collecting in a basin, which then evaporates leaving behind wonderful salt deposits that the forest wildlife loves. One can come to some of the larger bais and see elephants, gorillas, bongos and forest hogs all in the same area together. An amazing sight to see.

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Eastern Africa

East Africa: Tropical Rainforest, Savannah Grasslands, Dramatic Semi-deserts, Stunning Wildlife Migrations, Indigenous Cultures, The Great Rift Valley, Soda and Fresh Lakes, Deserted Beaches and Coral Reefs shape the extraordinary landscapes that make up East Africa.

Eastern Africa (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania & Rwanda) is probably the first option for a safari destination in Africa. Its spectacular range of altitude offers incredible climatic diversity; its wildlife spectacle is unparalleled and varied, its wild places with a wealth of wildlife unspoilt and natural, with nothing contrived, and it harbours some of the world’s oldest and most colourful cultures, all of which fuse together to form the richest African tapestry.
East Africa has so much to offer that it would be difficult to combine all five countries in one itinerary; they need to be considered separately and carefully before settling on an itinerary that will include all the options on offer.

Southern Africa

South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Mozambique, Zambia, Zimbabwe: Wetlands Teeming with Wildlife, Tribal Cultures, Scenic Winelands, Uber-luxury lodges, Vast Deserts, Secluded Beaches, The Cape of Good Hope and Historic Cape Town shape the extraordinary landscapes that make up South Africa.

Southern Africa offers literally a world in one block of countries, so varied is the landscape, even within the different countries that comprise this package. The most ancient desert in the world, the Namib of Namibia, is unique in that here is the only place where towering sand dunes touch the ocean along the desolate Skeleton Coast; well named, since ships have foundered there over the centuries, and lie like stark skeletons on the lonely sands where the icy Atlantic caused by the cold Benguela current contrasts dramatically with the heat of the abutting desert dunes. Botswana incorporates the stunning and vast wetland system of the Okavango Swamps, harbouring a rich diversity of life, whilst the lush winelands and sophistication of South Africa with its 300 year long historical background offers a particularly rich cultural heritage in a sophisticated first world setting. The great gold, diamond and mineral deposits of Southern Africa combined with South Africa’s European first world influence has resulted in a sophisticated tourist infrastructure for destinations in this part of Africa, making it a very attractive proposition for all travellers and offering a wide perspective of pleasurable opportunities.

Central Africa

This vast region is emerging from the shadows to become an exciting location to expand our safaris to a very different experience. Primarily covered by tropical rainforest, these regions are prime locations for viewing lowland gorillas, chimpanzees, forest elephants, the rare bongo antelope as well as a host of other forest dwellers. Trips to this region involve a lot of forest walking, however the massive rivers in the area also provide a different experience in exploring by boat & canoe. There are also some grasslands, as well as deserts in the region that offer some more conventional game viewing.

Indian Ocean

The Indian Ocean off the East Coast of Africa has some incredible experiences to offer. From your idyllic tropical Island Paradise such as the Seychelles and the Maldives, to another totally different experience such as Madagascar’s Lemurs, plus its tropical forests & its semi-desert baobab forests, there is much to see and do.