Africa

Exclusive guide to the best holiday destinations in Africa, independent reviews from award-winning travel writers

Brian Berkman visits Brenaissance Guest Estate in South Africa's Western Cape. Honeymoon Suite bedroom

Brenaissance Guest Estate for post-lockdown.

Brian Berkman visits Brenaissance Guest Estate in South Africa’s Western Cape.

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Kasbah Angour Hotel, Marrakech

A real castle set high in the hills amongst authentic Berber villages yet only a 45-minute ride from Marrakech airport.

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Jardin des Douars pool

Jardin Des Douars Essaouira Hotel

With sunshine 320 days a year and Ryanair now operating bargain basement-priced flights from Stansted direct to Essaouira, there isn’t a better time to discover Morocco’s best-kept seaside secret

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Robinson Club Cabo Verde. Sal.

Unlike many all-inclusive resorts, the town of Santa Maria, full of shops, cafes, bars and restaurants, is only 15 minutes’ walk away

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Reviewed: Tamarina Golf Club, Mauritius

Designed by famed golf architect Rodney Wright this is a course that has so many natural features built-in it seems to have designed itself.

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Sunrise at Bao Bolong Wetland Reserve

Head Upriver in The Gambia, Africa

The Gambia is firmly on the map for UK travellers who are seeking winter sun.  They never venture much beyond their beachside hotels, That’s a shame because, this is Africa, and there’s far more to the country than just sun, sea and sand.

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