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EGYPT

Egyptian holidays will allow you to visit one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, The Great Pyramid of Giza. You will have access to both the Mediterranean Sea with the ancient cities of Alexandria and also the Red Sea with access to towns such as Sharm El-Sheikh. If you enjoy visiting history and seeing the historic sites of the oldest places in civilization, Egypt is the place for you.

Weather: Egypt has a desert climate with two seasons which is winter from November to April where the temperature is still in its 20 degrees Celsius (70s Fahrenheit) and summer from May to October. It hardly rains in Egypt.

Currency: Egyptian Pound

Capital City: Cairo

National Language: Arabic

Best Spot for an Instagram Photo: The Great Pyramids of Giza

Best National Park: Gebel Elba National Park

National Dish: Kushari

National Drink: Egyptian Tea

SOUTH AFRICA

South African holidays will allow you to see some of the most beautiful species of wild animals in their amazing Safaris as well as some of the most romantic coastlines in Cape Town. Towns such as Hermanus will give a once in a lifetime chance to see whales up close and personal.

Weather: Most of South Africa is dry and warm, however, the Western Cape can get a lot of waterfall through the year. There are different periods in South Africa which allow different opportunities. Whales can be seen from June to October, game viewing is best during September and October and flowers are the best to see in August and September.

Currency: South African Rand

Capital City: Pretoria, Cape Town & Bloemfontein

National Language: Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele, Sotho, Northern Sotho, Swazi, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa & Zulu

Best Spot for an Instagram Photo: Bloubergstrand

Best National Park: Kruger National Park

National Dish: Bobotie

National Drink: Beer

TANZANIA

Tanzanian holidays will bring you to the Serengeti and Mount Kilimanjaro; both are a part of the Seven Natural Wonders of Africa. The Serengeti is the home to 70 large mammals and 500 bird species for you to go see, including Gazelles, Lions, Zebras and much more. Tanzania gives the chance for you to relax at some of the best beaches in the world with Zanzibar.

Weather: Tanzania predominately has a tropical climate with a rainy season from March to May and November to December and the dry season is from June to October and January and February. The best time to visit is from January to February.

Currency: Tanzanian Shilling

Capital City: Dodoma

National Language: English & Swahili

Best Spot for an Instagram Photo: Stone Town

Best National Park: Serengeti National Park

National Dish: Ugali

National Drink: Tanzanian Tea

KENYA

Kenyan holidays will allow you to see some of the more impressive wildlife in the world in the Serengeti, some of the best beaches at Mombasa and the highest peaks of Africa with Mount Kenya. There is a lot of variety in Kenya with a lot of diversity and many different cultures, therefore it is a must-visit for anyone’s bucket list.

Weather: Kenya has a tropical climate with different areas experiencing different weathers. Lake Victoria has high and heavy rainfalls, Nairobi has an enjoyable climate throughout the year, lowlands are hot and dry, and the coastal areas are humid and hot.

Currency: Kenyan Shilling

Capital City: Nairobi

National Language: English & Swahili

Best Spot for an Instagram Photo: The African Heritage House

Best National Park: The Masai Mara National Reserve

National Dish: Nyama Choma

National Drink: Kenyan Tea

MAURITIUS

Mauritian holidays provide you with some of the best white sand beaches in the world with beach towns such as Ile Aux Cerfs being one of the many hot spots. However, there is a lot more to Mauritius. You can get lost in adventures in the Black River Gorges National Park and see the countless waterfalls like Chamarel. Mauritius is a must-visit.

Weather: Mauritius has two seasons with November to April being summer where it is warm and humid and June to September being winter with less rain and less temperature.

Currency: Mauritian Rupee

Capital City: Port Louis

National Language: English & French-based Creole

Best Spot for an Instagram Photo: Beach of Palmar

Best National Park: Black River Gorges National Park

National Dish: Dholl Puri

National Drink: Cane Rum

MOROCCO

Moroccan holidays will provide you with a variety of cities from Marrakech and beach towns such as Agadir to the mountain ranges of Atlas and the Sahara Desert. Make sure you visit the bustling Moroccan markets and make sure you don’t forget to try Tagine.

Weather: This is a good destination all year round. Northern Morocco and central areas will have hot dry summers and slightly wet winters. The Atlantic coast will see most of the rain which happens in the winter months.

Currency: Moroccan Dirham
Capital City: Rabat
National Language: Arabic & French
Best Spot for an Instagram Photo: Madrasa Ben Yousef
Best National Park: Toubkal National Park
National Dish: Tagine
National Drink: Moroccan Mint Tea
Most Popular Beer: Heineken
National Animal: Lion
National Sport: Football

Egypt

South Africa

Tanzania

Kenya

Mauritius