West Africa

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

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Exploring Sierra Leone. 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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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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Sol Dunas, Cape Verde

The whole place is enormous: the resort has over 1000 rooms, six restaurants and 14 stylish bars, as well as seven pools and access to a pretty beach.

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