CENTRAL AFRICA
Gabon – Africa’s hidden Eden
On the Atlantic shores of Central Africa lies Gabon, a land where rainforest meets ocean and wild nature still rules. In Loango National Park, elephants wander along white beaches and hippos wade into the surf, while whales and dolphins glide through the waves offshore.
Deep in the heart of the country, dense jungles shelter gorillas, chimpanzees and dazzling birdlife, with the Ivindo River thundering over Kongou Falls in a scene of raw beauty. Further east, Lopé National Park blends savannah and forest, home to ancient rock art and some of the richest biodiversity on the continent.
Little visited yet extraordinary, Gabon is a rare glimpse of Africa untouched – a sanctuary of wilderness, wonder and discovery.
Equatorial Guinea – Africa’s secret shores
Tucked between rainforest and sea, Equatorial Guinea is one of Africa’s least-known treasures. On Bioko Island, black-sand beaches fringe volcanic peaks, while nesting sea turtles and migrating whales remind visitors of nature’s raw power. In the highlands, crater lakes shimmer beneath misty forests alive with rare monkeys and bright tropical birds.
Across the mainland, Río Muni stretches with untouched jungle, rivers and coastal lagoons, where villages preserve traditions and rhythms passed down for generations. The capital, Malabo, blends colonial echoes with island spirit, a place where Spanish heritage meets African warmth.
Remote and rarely explored, Equatorial Guinea is a land of contrasts – ocean and forest, tradition and mystery – a destination still waiting to be discovered.
Cameroon – Africa in miniature
From golden beaches on the Atlantic coast to the misty peaks of Mount Cameroon, this country holds the continent in one embrace. In the west, volcanic landscapes rise above lush highlands, while the jungles of the south shelter gorillas, chimpanzees and a chorus of tropical birds.
In the north, Sahel landscapes give way to savannah and ancient kingdoms, where colourful markets and traditional lamidates keep history alive. Along the Bamenda Highlands, crater lakes and hidden villages reveal the cultural richness of Cameroon’s many peoples.
Diverse, vibrant and full of contrasts, Cameroon is Africa in miniature – a single country that reflects the spirit of an entire continent.
Democratic Republic of the Congo – the heart of Africa
Vast and untamed, the DRC is a land of towering forests, great rivers and hidden wonders. In Virunga National Park, gorillas move through misty volcano slopes while lava lakes glow in the night – raw power and fragile beauty side by side.
Along the mighty Congo River, life flows through bustling towns and remote villages, the waterway binding together a nation of immense contrasts. In the depths of the rainforest, bonobos and rare okapis dwell, guardians of one of the planet’s last great wildernesses.
The Congo is wild, complex and unforgettable – a journey into the very heart of Africa, where adventure is as vast as the land itself.
Chad – deserts, lakes and ancient echoes
In the far reaches of the Sahara, Chad unveils landscapes both harsh and breathtaking. The Ennedi Massif rises in arches, pillars and canyons carved by wind and time, its cliffs painted with ancient rock art that tells the stories of early civilizations.
To the west, the Ounianga Lakes shimmer like jewels in the desert – a UNESCO World Heritage Site where deep blue and emerald waters contrast with surrounding dunes, an oasis of surreal beauty in an endless sea of sand. Further south, Lake Chad remains a vital lifeline, shared by fishermen, nomads and migrating birds. And in Zakouma National Park, elephants, lions and herds return to a wilderness reborn through conservation.
Chad is a land of extremes – silence and survival, stone and water – a destination for travellers drawn to the raw poetry of the Sahara.
São Tomé and Príncipe – islands of chocolate and green
Rising from the Gulf of Guinea, these twin islands are a dream of rainforest peaks, cocoa plantations and untouched beaches. On São Tomé, colonial towns and crumbling roças recall a past shaped by cocoa and coffee, while waterfalls tumble through dense jungle alive with exotic birds.
Príncipe, smaller and wilder, feels like another world – volcanic spires rising from emerald forest, palm-fringed coves without footprints, and fishing villages where time moves with the tides. Both islands are sanctuaries for sea turtles, whales and rare wildlife found nowhere else.
Remote, intimate and deeply enchanting, São Tomé and Príncipe are Africa’s best-kept secret – a place where nature and tradition flow together in pure island rhythm.