
A Guide to South Africa’s 9 Regions
The southernmost country on the African continent, South Africa stretches between two great oceans: the Atlantic to the west, and the Indian to the east.

The southernmost country on the African continent, South Africa stretches between two great oceans: the Atlantic to the west, and the Indian to the east.

With a vast array of incredible things to see and do, it is unsurprising that Kenya welcomes so many visitors from around the world each year.

One of the largest cities in Africa and the Middle East, Egypt’s capital, Cairo, seems to sprawl forever along the banks of the Nile.

South Africa isn’t widely known as a beach destination for sunbathers and beach bums, however, this African nation has long been home to many pockets of surfing meccas, with chilled-out coastal towns to match.

One of the greatest civilizations the world has ever seen, the Ancient Egyptians ruled over the lower reaches of the Nile for millennia.

An incredibly diverse country in terms of the landscapes and ecosystems on offer; South Africa is an amazing destination for any nature lover to visit.

Weird, wild, and wonderfully atmospheric, this is one of the last truly intact medieval cities in the world.

I often feel like a broken record, always claiming every road in South Africa is the most beautiful one in the country.

Cape Town is a city that just keeps on giving.

White-sand beaches, turquoise waters, and swaying palm trees give these islands the kind of tropical scenery that hardly seems real.

Often overlooked by tourists who head instead to neighboring Kenya and Tanzania, Uganda has been described as the ‘Pearl of Africa’ such is its natural beauty and charm.

As one of the most tourist-friendly countries in Africa, Namibia continues to amaze travelers with its sprawling landscape and stunning natural attractions.

The ideal destination for any adventurous traveler, South Africa has so many amazing experiences on offer, from off-roading on a safari to diving with great white sharks.

One of the last major areas on Earth to be settled by humans, the natural beauty and ecological diversity of Madagascar makes it feel like a country forgotten by time.

Cape Verde, also known as Cabo Verde, is made up of 10 major islands about 560 km (350 miles) off the west coast of Africa.
