Southern Africa

The Zambezi and Luangwa rivers of Southern Africa contribute spectacular geographical landmarks to the region, as they etch great valleys through this part of the continent. The legendary Victoria Falls are absolutely jaw-dropping in size, whilst the Cape boasts wonderful wine and food, varied landscapes and cosmopolitan cities. Meanwhile the inland Okavango Delta defies nature and provides marsh to support fantastic bird and wildlife, and the Kalahari Desert is comprised of stunning wide-open spaces.

Botswana has some of the best wildlife areas on the continent. The Okavango Delta, in the north of the country supports a huge diversity of game. In contrast to this lush habitat is the Kalahari Desert in central Botswana, a stunning, semi-arid landscape complete with desert adapted species including the magnificent Kalahari black maned lion. The beautiful scenery of Botswana also includes the Mak

Zambia, located in Southern Africa contains vast wilderness areas. Here, the Great Rift Valley and Zambezi Valley offer some of Africa's most diverse and dramatic wildlife encounters. A great location for safari, Zambia gives the opportunity to see the "big five", and is also home to the awe-inspiring Victoria Falls where the mighty Zambezi River crashes over the largest waterfall on the planet.

Zimbabwe is blessed with some of the most iconic safari and tourism hot spots in Africa. Victoria Falls, Mana Pools, the Matopos National Parks and the ruins of Great Zimbabwe are UNESCO World Heritage sites. With improved economic stability, and through the hard work of a small number of dedicated Zimbabweans, a savvy group of travellers are heading back to Zimbabwe, returning with rave reviews.

South Africa is home to mountain ranges, arid deserts, wild swamps and vast savannah. At the southernmost tip: stunning beaches, winelands and the vibrant city of Cape Town await. The country's national parks provide visitors with some of the most exciting game viewing and luxurious accommodation in Africa. South Africa is a country of enough contrasts and diversity to satisfy a continent.

Namibia is located along the western coastline of southern Africa. The country is a celebration of contrasting landscapes and biodiversity. Damaraland features arid plains and craggy mountains, powerful Atlantic swells sweep along the Skeleton Coast, Sossusvlei is home to some of the largest sand dunes and the rich vegetation of the Kunene River all offer something completely different.

Mozambique stretches 2,500km along the east coast of Africa. With this vast sweep of largely unspoilt Indian Ocean coastline, Mozambique has become a sought-after destination. Here the tropical islands of the southern Barazaruto Archipelago and the coral islands of the northern Quirimbas Archipelago offer white beaches and fabulous diving opportunities.

Malawi in southern Africa, although a landlocked county, is known for it's sandy beaches and unspoilt islands spread through the vast Lake Malawi, which covers 29,600 square kilometres along the eastern border. With high plateaus and gently rolling Shire Highlands, Malawi is a country that’s both beautiful and diverse, and is home to a large amount of varied flora and fauna.