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Moody and magnificent, Africa is safari, scenery, society and more. From open desert to thick jungle, iconic animal species coexist with tribal groups and cities

Top 10 Africa travel experiences

From safaris to sundowners, mighty mountains to manic medinas and music festivals, Africa is a truly wild continent

1. Walk with lions, Zambia – lodges in Zambia's South Luangwa Valley pioneered the concept of walking safaris, enabling travellers to experience the magic of the bush up-close. There's nothing more thrilling than glimpsing an elephant herd or leopard while on foot
2. Climb Kilimanjaro, Tanzania – the trek up Africa's highest peak is a well-deserved classic, offering sweeping Rift Valley views, rainforest on the lower slopes, lunar landscapes further up and an immense personal challenge throughout
3. Self-drive through Namibia – good roads, great wildlife and an unbeatable sense of freedom make this southern African nation ideal for unguided four-wheeled exploration. A 2WD is sufficient for much of the country; don't miss stops at Sossusvlei, Etosha National Park and Damaraland
4. Explore Marrakesh, Morocco – the snakes aren't the only ones being charmed in this exotic North African city, where juice-sellers, story-tellers, chic riads and the snow-capped Atlas mountains compete for your attention 
5. Wind down on Zanzibar, Tanzania – this Swahili island is a byword for relaxation: chill out on (or dive off) white-sand beaches, delve into atmospheric Stone Town and go on a spice tour
6. Marvel at Lalibela, Ethiopia – these rock-hewn churches, carved out of the ground in the 12th and 13th centuries, are an architectural marvel and contribute to making this one of Ethiopia's holiest towns
7. Go wild in Madagascar – Africa's Galapagos is a wildlife-lover's paradise, with many of the species here found nowhere else on earth. Look out for cheeky lemurs and colour-changing chameleons
8. Explore the Okavango Delta, Botswana – this great southern African wetland sees extraordinary concentrations of wildlife; explore the waterways by mokoro (dugout canoe) among hippos, crocs and birds
9. Gorilla-watch in Rwanda and Uganda – meet our relatives on a trek into the lush mountains of central Africa. Permits are mandatory and expensive, but the experience well worth it for an hour spent with this awesome beasts
10. Feel the beat in Mali – tap your toes in West Africa's musical heart: the Festival of the Desert is played out in the Sahara, near Timbuktu, every January, while the Segou Festival on the Niger is held every February

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