West Africa

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

Exploring Africa’s Wild West Coast. An epic expedition cruise from Ghana to Angola with Swan Hellenic.

Exploring Africa’s Wild West Coast. An epic expedition cruise from Ghana to Angola with Swan Hellenic.

Andy Mossack takes in six countries exploring Africa’s wild west coast. A thrilling adventure discovering voodoo, wildlife, colonial heritage and intensely colourful communities.

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In his Essential Guide to Côte d’Ivoire Rupert Parker is a hit wih his idiot dancing.

Essential Guide to Côte d’Ivoire. One of Africa’s most exciting destinations.

In his Essential Guide to Côte d’Ivoire Rupert Parker is a hit wih his idiot dancing.

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Michael Edwards savours la bella vita at Osteria d’Ovidio aboard Crystal Serenity.

Osteria D’Ovidio aboard Crystal Serenity. Discover Italian Gourmet Dining at Sea.

Michael Edwards savours la bella vita at Osteria d’Ovidio aboard Crystal Serenity.

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Rupert Parker goes exploring Sierra Leone, a West African country, now completely recovered from a dreadful civil war. Lumley Beach e1593615539235

Exploring Sierra Leone. Discover a beautiful nation reborn in west Africa

Rupert Parker goes exploring Sierra Leone, a West African country, now completely recovered from a dreadful civil war.

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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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Rupert Parker discovers the Gambia as he ventures east upriver from the capital Banjul Sunrise at Bao Bolong Wetland Reserve

Head Upriver in The Gambia. Discover the beauty of real west 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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