Countries within Southern Africa
Angola
This is one of the poorest countries in Africa. The coast invites you for a relaxing holiday. In the interior, a beautiful natural landscape awaits, where you have the chance to see a lot of wildlife.
Botswana
In Chobe National Park, you have the chance to see many species in the wild. Botswana also has an extensive bird population. More than 500 different species can be found here. Diamonds are an important export product of Botswana.
Comoros
This group of islands with three large and a number of smaller islands, lies northwest of Madagascar. As a diving destination, this is an excellent choice with beautiful coral reefs where many tropical fish, dolphins, sharks and rays occur. The islands have many volcanoes and tropical rainforests.
Lesotho
This state is situated at an altitude of at least 1,000 metres and has a mountainous landscape. For hikers, this vast area is ideal to discover. Along the way, you can also discover many bird species. The Sehlabathebe National Park is worth a visit. You can also come across many waterfalls.
Madagascar
One of the four largest islands in the world. A beautiful nature with very diverse wildlife makes Madagascar truly interesting for a visit. Because of its isolated location there are many unique animals, of which the lemurs and makis are best known. But also, the beautiful sandy beaches and diving opportunities are a great attraction.
Malawi
In the east of the country, lies the immense Lake Malawi with beautiful beaches. More than 1,000 different species of fish live under the water. This makes the lake a paradise for divers and snorkellers. The Liwonde National Park offers the opportunity to encounter a lot of wildlife.
Mauritius and the French Réunion
These two islands, located east of Madagascar, are paradise. That’s why so many newlyweds go here on honeymoon. Divers can dive to their heart’s content here, with beautiful coral reefs, caves and shipwrecks. There are several National Parks, but only smaller game can be found here. The Dodo used to live on Mauritius.
Mozambique
With a coastline of more than 2,500 kilometres, Mozambique has beautiful sandy beaches. There are also many mangrove forests. For the water sports of diving and snorkelling it is a good place to be. You can also dive and relax on the tropical islands off the coast. In the interior, there are many National Parks where lots of game lives. On the border with Zambia, you can also visit the impressive Victoria Falls, the widest waterfall in Africa.
Namibia
With its many National Parks, Namibia offers ample opportunity to see plenty of wildlife. But you can also find the beautiful Fish River Canyon. Furthermore, the country mainly consists of desert. The Namib Desert is the oldest in the world. There is a long coastal strip with sandy beaches. Here you see many seals and dolphins.
Swaziland
This is the smallest kingdom of Africa. And that king has a special privilege: every year he may choose a new virgin from the thousands of women who dance with bare bodies in front of him during the fertility dance. The travellers choose Swaziland for its beautiful natural parks, rock formations, marshes and waterfalls.
Zambia
Zambia is a country with vast forests and swamps. There are several national parks and game reserves. Here you have the chance to see giraffes, zebras, elephants and hippos. And the widest waterfall in Africa can be found on the border with Zimbabwe: the Victoria Falls.
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe has untouched rainforests and game parks. In these game parks you have the chance to spot lions and moose and many more animals. There is hilly landscape with beautiful views. Here you can also visit the Victoria Falls, just like the Zambezi River.
South Africa
Probably the most famous country in the region. The Kruger National Park offers you the chance to see the big five during a safari. Besides the impressive wilderness there are also beautiful sandy beaches. Along the coast you have the chance to see whales and penguins. And in the evening, you can enjoy a glass of wine on the terrace of your lodge.