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Choosing where to goChoosing a trip in Africa can be confusing given the array of countries, lodges and campson offer. Below you will find an overview of each country giving the highlights andtypes of safari and other experiences they offer the traveller. For further details, please browsethe individual country sections of this brochure or call our Africa specialists.4Boat trip from Chiawa Camp, ZambiaViewing wild dog in BotswanaChildren in MalawiNamibiaNamibia offers desert scenery as well as big game.The network of gravel roads is easy to navigateand most people drive themselves around. It is agood country for first-time visitors to Africa thanksto the variety of scenery, wildlife and activities toenjoy. Namibia is one of the least expensiveAfrican countries to visit and trips can be tailoredto suit all budgets. See pages 10-25.South AfricaSouth Africa is well-suited to first-time visitors toAfrica, as well as families. The majority of visitorscombine Cape Town with time in the WineRegions, Garden Route and Kruger National Park.We have an extensive South Africa programme,covered in a separate brochure. For a copyplease call our South Africa specialists on01993 838 550. See pages 26-27BotswanaBotswana is often viewed as the ultimate safaridestination. Wildlife here is some of the best onthe continent and camps are small and exclusive.Many camps are set in private reserves and youwill see few other vehicles on game drives.Botswana is famous for its Okavango Delta, abeautiful wetland area with colourful birds as wellas big game. Botswana is one of the mostexpensive countries to visit in high season, but youcertainly get what you pay for. See pages 28-41.ZambiaZambia is one of our favourite countries as theparks are wild and game concentrations good.The camps are small, many with only three orfour rooms, and ingeniously constructed. It is thebest place in Africa for walking safaris and nightdrives are rewarding for leopard sightings. It willnot suit nervous travellers but is ideal for thoselooking for a wild safari. Zambia combines wellwith Lake Malawi, providing a safari and ‘beach’option. See pages 42-55.MalawiMalawi is a small country dominated by theglittering Lake Malawi, which can either beenjoyed as a ‘beach’ add-on to Zambia or as adestination in its own right. Visitors are normallydriven around the country exploring the lakeand Liwonde National Park and perhaps enjoyinghiking in the mountains in Southern Malawi.See pages 56-61.MozambiqueMozambique has an idyllic coastline. There aretwo archipelagos, Bazaruto in the south andQuirimba in the north, both of which have a smallnumber of boutique hotels. These can be addedon to safaris in Namibia, Botswana and Zambiaor used for a beach only stay. The two nationalparks of Niassa and Gorongosa would not besuited to people wanting to tick off big game butare ideal for experienced safari hands looking fora wilderness experience. See pages 62-71.TanzaniaTanzania has some of Africa’s most famous parkssuch as the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater.It also has lesser-known reserves including theSelous and Ruaha which offer equally good gameviewing. Due to its terrific wildlife densities andIndian Ocean islands such as Zanzibar and Mafiait makes an ideal safari and beach combination.We prefer to stay away from the busier areasand make use of quieter parks and islands.See pages 72-91.Ring tailed lemur, Madagascar