Africa

Acacia Africa reinstates tours to Mozambique
Safari specialist, Acacia Africa has reinstated all of its Mozambique tours after the FCO removed the advisory covering Sofala province.

Meteor showers in Morocco
Following the massive anti-climax of the cloud-covered eclipse over Britain recently, why not head for the Atlas Mountains of Morocco, and enjoy the annual meteor showers that are seen in the crystal clear skies from the comfort of Kasbah Africa?

Sidi Kaouki Beach - Morocco’s best kept secret
One of the most popular coastal destinations on Morocco’s Atlantic coast is the former Portuguese fishing port of Essaouira and, consequently, it can get busy during popular holiday periods (but nowhere near as crowded as Agadir).

Big Cat conservation and tracking projects 2015
As part of its extensive wildlife portfolio, Steppes Travel introduce four very unique and exclusive Big Cat trips, all of which highlight its commitment and deep rooted ethos in hands on conservation and making a difference.

Foodie Fez, Morocco - Unique cookery city break destination
Fez is a dream destination for food lovers and a visit to Africa's largest medina found in Fez will arouse the taste buds like nowhere else.

Epic 600 Mile 'Ultimate Long Nile'
Leading Nile cruise specialist, Discover Egypt, is offering their 'Ultimate Long Nile' cruise with four itineraries covering the 600 miles from Cairo to Aswan.

The best breakfast in Marrakech
Breakfast in a Marrakech riad can be a hit and miss affair but English-owned Riad Africa claims to serve the best breakfast in the entire Medina.

Free flights on a Kruger safari holiday
Specialist tour operator Gane and Marshall has teamed up with Isibindi Africa Lodges in South Africa to offer a discount on a twin-centre safari package to the Kruger National Park as part of a “Free Flights” special offer on departures in February 2015.

Honeymoon and family cottages in Meru National Park, Kenya
The iconic Elsa’s Kopje located in Meru National Park, Kenya on the site where Born Free was filmed and Joy and George Adamson released Elsa the lioness has completed a makeover offering more suites for honeymooners and families.

Eco-friendly camping safaris to the Maasai lands of Tanzania
Wildlife and adventure tour operator Gane and Marshall has launched a series of adventurous, light, mobile safaris in Tanzania. The safaris offer an exceptional level of freedom, a reduced impact on the environment and a unique opportunity to interact with the Maasai people in areas that are, traditionally, off the tourist trail - all at a lower price than a typical safari itinerary.

easyJet adds 26 new routes for summer 2015
easyJet has announced it will operate 26 new routes next summer including two, Essaouira in Morocco and Stuttgart in Germany, which are new destinations for the airline.

New easyJet flight from London Luton to Essaouira announced
From 1 May 2015, it will be possible to catch a direct flight with easyJet from London Luton to Essaouira on the Atlantic coast of Morocco.

Shimmy Beach Club reveals substantial enhancement ahead of its summer season
South Africa's premier beach club and restaurant, Shimmy Beach Club, has revealed sensational new additions ahead of its summer season.

Zambian rhino puts spotlight on poaching crisis
Zambia’s Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park now has its own celebrity rhino, Inongwe a rising star on Acacia Africa’s Twitter and Facebook pages.

Mashatu - Safari 5 ways in 5 days
Mashatu is a private wildlife sanctuary ideally located in northern Tuli at the confluence of the Shashe and Limpopo rivers where eastern Botswana meets South Africa.