Banana republic

The banana is an integral feature of Rwandan life.

From Swaziland to eSwatini

April 2018 saw Mswati III announce that Swaziland – the name given to the country by the British – would be no more.

The Gambia’s best birdwatching sites

Close to 600 species of bird have been recorded in The Gambia. To be in with the best chance of spotting some of them, you should head to one of these sites. 

The Stone Circles of Senegambia

Author Philip Briggs explores these ancient stone circles, each one reminiscent of a miniature Stonehenge, which form one of Africa’s most enigmatic and intriguing archaeological relicts.

Chimpanzee Rehabilitation Project

Author Philip Briggs describes the work of The Gambia’s Chimpanzee Rehabilitation Project.

 

What’s in a name? A historical tour of Freetown

Uncover the international influences of Freetown’s past with our historical tour of the capital.

Witch hunting in Sherbro, Sierra Leone

With a fearsome reputation and spellbinding show, the special powers of the Shenge will leave you mesmerised.

Madagascar’s famadihana – the turning of the bones

Visitors to Madagascar shouldn’t miss this ceremony

Birding in Madagascar

Madagascar is a birdwatching paradise. These are the best places to go on the island to see its rare and colourful birds. 

The Maasai

Find out more about the Maasai, one of Africa’s most famous pastoral tribes.

What not to miss in Tanzania

Tanzania is truly a country of highlights, from unrivalled game-viewing to relaxing on the Indian Ocean coastline.

Cape Verde: a truly tasty melting pot

Author Murray Stewart talks about his time in Cape Verde and explains why it’s worth a visit.

The world’s most beautiful waterfalls

90s girl group TLC once sang ‘Don’t go chasing waterfalls’ but we think you should.

Rock on: Africa’s most impressive rock art

Africa has some magnificent centuries-old rock art — how many have you visited?

Interview with Tom Sykes

We chat to the author of our new pionnering guide to the Ivory Coast