SOUTHERN AFRICA
Eswatini – the jewel of southern Africa
Between rolling mountains and green valleys lies Eswatini, one of the world’s last kingdoms where tradition and wilderness live side by side. In the Ezulwini Valley, zebras and antelope roam Mlilwane Sanctuary, best explored on foot, bike or horseback. In Hlane, lions and elephants move through the bush, while vultures wheel in the sky above.
The nation’s spirit beats loudest in its ceremonies – the Reed Dance and Incwala – vibrant celebrations of unity and heritage. Artisans shape candles, weave baskets and carve wood, carrying forward the creative soul of the Swazi people. And from the heights of Sibebe Rock, Africa stretches out in timeless beauty.
Eswatini is small yet full of life – a kingdom of rhythm, nature and tradition, waiting to be discovered.
Botswana – where the wild still reigns
In the heart of Southern Africa lies a land of untamed beauty – from the shimmering floodplains of the Okavango Delta to the vast horizons of the Kalahari. Glide silently through reed-lined channels in a mokoro canoe, watch elephants gather along the Chobe River, and feel the stillness of salt pans stretching to the ends of the earth.
Here, lions prowl, wild dogs hunt, and stars burn bright over endless savannah. Moremi’s forests and wetlands shelter elusive leopards, while the desert whispers the ancient stories of the San people.
Botswana is wilderness at its purest – raw, remote, and profoundly moving.
Lesotho – the kingdom in the sky
High in the Maloti Mountains, Lesotho rises above the clouds – a land entirely over 1,000 metres in altitude, where waterfalls plunge into gorges and ponies trace ancient mountain trails. At Semonkong, the Maletsunyane Falls thunder into mist and rainbows, while Tsehlanyane and Sehlabathebe National Parks protect alpine valleys, rock art and rolling grasslands.
Here, the Basotho people live close to the land, wrapped in traditional blankets, their ponies carrying travellers across high passes and remote villages. Music, dance and craft markets reflect a culture as enduring as the mountains themselves.
Lesotho is raw, elevated beauty – a hidden realm where wilderness and tradition meet in the heart of southern Africa.
South Africa – a land of contrasts and wonder
Where two oceans meet and mountains rise from the sea, South Africa reveals a world of endless variety. From Cape Town’s Table Mountain and golden beaches to the lush vineyards of the Winelands and the wild savannah of Kruger, this is a country of dramatic landscapes and vibrant spirit.
Here, elephants roam through ancient bush, whales breach along the coast, and cultures blend in colourful markets and townships. Journey along the Garden Route’s cliffs and forests, hike the peaks of the Drakensberg, or sip world-class wines beneath Cape Dutch gables.
South Africa is adventure and elegance, wilderness and warmth – a place where every horizon tells a new story.
Mozambique – where Africa meets the Indian Ocean
Along 2,500 kilometres of coastline, Mozambique unveils a world of white sands, turquoise waters and timeless culture. In the Bazaruto Archipelago, coral reefs shimmer with fish, manta rays and the elusive dugong, while sand dunes roll into sapphire lagoons. Tofo’s laid-back shores invite whale shark encounters and barefoot days under the sun.
Maputo beats with rhythm and colour – a city of jazz, seafood and colonial charm, where Africa and Portugal meet by the sea. Inland, Gorongosa National Park is reborn as a sanctuary of lions, elephants and birds, a living symbol of conservation’s power.
From the history-laden streets of Ilha de Moçambique to islands lost in time, Mozambique is coastal Africa at its most soulful – wild, vibrant and endlessly inviting.
Zimbabwe – land of thunder and ancient stone
Where the Zambezi plunges in a roaring curtain of spray, Victoria Falls thunders into the earth – one of the world’s great natural wonders. Beyond the mist, vast savannahs stretch through Hwange, home to roaming elephants, lions and wild herds under an endless sky.
Step back in time at Great Zimbabwe, where ancient stone walls still whisper the stories of a lost empire. Drift by canoe along the Zambezi in Mana Pools, where hippos watch from the water’s edge and wildlife moves freely in one of Africa’s last true wildernesses.
Zimbabwe is a journey through power and silence, history and wild beauty – a place that stirs the soul.