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In the Western Cape, a grassroots sports project is giving hope and opportunity to township children living on the poverty line
The backpackers and mountaineers have been joined by a crowd who come simply for the spectacular setting, and to interact with mountain communities
As the first luxury camp opens on the remote plains of Liuwa, visitors can now track the abundant wildlife — and an elusive monarch
The Great Mosque is found in the remote desert settlement of Djenné, which is built almost entirely of river mud
Lauded as the pearl of Africa, the country invests to compete with regional rivals
The Kenyan authorities hope new access roads, built with the help of EU funding, will attract more trekkers
It has white beaches, volcano treks and plants so fragrant they supply the perfume trade — yet the archipelago remains in the shadow of the Seychelles and Mauritius
An old grain silo has been transformed into South Africa’s most glamorous place to stay
Once a hippie hang-out, Taghazout is now attracting a new wave of surf fans in search of lessons and luxury accommodation
Tourists are being invited to track black rhinos on foot as part of a pioneering project to save the critically endangered species
A new company is offering a more adventurous alternative to the traditional Nile cruise
Bamoun isn’t a tribal theatre for tourists, but a community devoted to its traditions
A much-anticipated island resort hopes to pioneer a new type of indulgent but adventurous beach break
A new programme allows visitors to spend hours alongside the animals in the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
For anglers, Alphonse Island is a glimpse of tropical perfection, with white sands, blue skies — and colossal fish
Local guides claim this is the best spot to observe the lunar rainbow
A guide to some of the country’s top attractions and places to unwind
After years of turmoil, luxurious camps are drawing people back and giving a lifeline for locals and wildlife
