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Geographical Area
Bangweulu Swamps
The Bangweulu Swamps (or wetlands) are best known for the rare Shoebill Stork but are also home to huge herds of Black Lechwe and are a water wilderness area similar is size to Botswana's Okavango Delta.
Cape Floral Region
Eight protected areas in the Western and Northern Cape of South Africa make up this region which is the smallest of the world's six plant kingdoms. Beautiful areas with massive variety of flora and amazing scenery.
Cederberg Wilderness Area
The Cederberg mountain range is in the Western Cape and offers a true wilderness experience, popular with hikers and mountain bikers. There are unusual rock formations, mountains and some ancient rock art.
Colca Canyon
About 4 hours drive away from Arequipa is the Colca Canyon, the deepest canyon in the world, at more than 1 km from cliff-edge to river-bottom.
Eastern Cape
This province sits between Western Cape and Kwa Zulu Natal and offers beutiful rugged coastlines and a wealth of great game reserves.
Forest Reserves
Malawi has a range of small forest reserves throughout the country several of which have excellent bird watching and walking trails. These reserves offer a rare insight to Malawian rural life and plenty of natural history.
Freestate
Centrally located in South Africa, Freestate Province has a rich cultural heritage and shares a long border with Lesotho. Dramatic mountain ranges and wilderness areas mix with farming and crafts. The capital city of Bloemfontein with it's history and musuems provides the business centre and transport hub with train links also to the Cape.
Gauteng Province
Gauteng is the smallest of South Africa's provinces and home to the capital, Pretoria. It is a business and shopping centre and also has interesting mixes of culture and a range of sight seeing options.
Kathmandu Valley
The Kathmandu Valley is at the heart of Nepal. It was once home to three independent kingdoms, now the modern cities of Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur and contains many important temples and monuments. On the rim of the valley, Dulikhel and Nagakot are hill stations which offer beautiful mountain views and great opportunity for trekking.
Knysna
Knysna is a coastal town famous for it's lovely beaches and it's oysters but is also an attraction for the unique coastal forest that meets the Indian Ocean. Plenty to do in the region from hiking and biking to sampling the many restaurants!
Kwa Zulu Natal
This large province is a centre for hiking in the Drakkensburg, the warm beaches of the Indian Ocean and several top class game reserves.
Lake Bunyonyi
A beautiful remote lake, dotted with tiny islands, in the far west of Uganda. An excellent stop over between the gorilla parks and Kampala and offers places to chill out and enjoy the scenery or canoeing, walking or bird watching.
Lake Kivu
Rwanda's largest freshwater lake, Kivu is a busy source of fishing for the local communities and although the ports are not as busy as in colonial times, there are gorgeous views and scenery and it's a great place to relax between more strenous primate tracking activities or safari in Rwanda.
Lake Natron
Lake Natron is one of the most interesting geological features of Africa's rift valley in a remote part of Northern Tanzania with fasinating volcanic scenery and a soda lake which provides a breeding ground for flamingos.
Limpopo Province
The Limpopo is a mix of hot plains and misty mountains, a wonderful wilderness area for walking and bush activities, especially popular for horse riding safaris.
Linyanti, Selinda & Kwando Reserves
A great wildlife viewing area north of the Okavango Delta where major rivers meet. Private concessions mean that you can enjoy bush walks and night drives as well as traditional daylight game viewing by vehicle.
Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh is in the centre of India and fmaous for its many National Parks. This is the best place of India for seeing tigers.
Mohale's Hoek
A small town in western Lesotho with interesting history and dinosaur footprints in the region.
Mpumalanga Province
Linking Gauteng province and the international airports to the Kruger region, Mpumalanga has a lot to offer the visitor including the beautiful Panorama Route.
North West Province
Bordering Botswana in the north of South Africa, the North West Province offers a range of interests for the visitor including safari in Madikwe Game Reserve and several attractions within easy reach of Johannesburg.
Northern Cape
The largest of South Africa's provinces but one of the least populated. Northern Cape borders both Namibia and Botswana and has stunning landscapes and wilderness areas.
Oudtshoorn
The centre of the Klein Karoo, this region is famous for Ostrich farming and is of great interest to geologists and botanists as well.
Plettenberg Bay
Plettenberg Bay and its surrounding area are one of the most beautiful stretches of coast in South Africa. Close to Knysna and Tsitsikamma there are endless activities and sightseeing opportunities.
Port Louis and the North
Port Louis, the capital of Mauritius is on the North West coast and vibrant mix of markets, business and history. The North coast has fine beaches with a good range of accommodation and is popular for water sports.
Quirimbas Archipelago
A string of islands and natural reserves in Northern Mozambique offering a unique region of remote islands, small villages and historical insight to the Indian Ocean coast.
Rajasthan and the North
This is the area of India that most people choose for their first trip. It is the place for classic images of India like the Taj Mahal, people praying and bathing at the edge of the Ganges in Varanasi, great ornate royal palaces that have been turned into exquisite hotels, and an expanse of desert scenery punctuated by camels and people in brightly coloured clothing.
Rift Valley and Lakes
The Rift Valley is a major geological feature splitting Africa from the Red Sea down to Mozambique. In Kenya a string of lakes form a line north to south down this amazing valley and the classic 'rift valley' landscapes are accesible in Kenya more so than in other parts of Africa - this is classic Africa with dramatic rocky outcrops and misty hills, flat valley floors dotted with acacia trees and thorny bushes.
Rodrigues Island
A remote charming island with a leisurely pace of life. Far from the noisy resorts, this is a place to get to know the locals and enjoy the wild side of the Indian Ocean!
South and South East
The South coast of Mauritius has a different landscape to the rest of the country with high cliffs and dramatic vistas across the ocean as the waves pound into the land. Inland are beautiful forests and hills, protecting some of the islands last remaining indigenous forests and endangered birds.
Southern Rajasthan
Roughly speaking the geographical area south of Jaipur and Jodhpur and west of Ranthambore, Southern Rajasthan is a fascinating and unspoilt area of India that is only just opening up to tourism.
Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu is India's southernmost state with its own unique culture, language and food. The state is famous for its elborate temples, and also has relaxing hill towns and beach resorts.
The Backwaters
The Backwaters of Kerala south of Cochin are the ideal place for taking a relaxing houseboat cruise.
The Decapolis Cities
The Decapolis Cities were a group of ten cities on the fringes of the Roman Empire, including Amman, the capital of Jordan, and Jerash, Northern Jordan's bihggest tourist attraction.
The Eastern Region
The East coast of Mauritius offers beautiful coves and clear lagoons which receive a cooling sea breeze. There are trekking trails inland and nature sanctuaries, interesting museums, shopping at Flaq market and visits to tiny out lying islands.
The Golden Triangle
The three great cities of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur form the three points of the Golden Triangle and the basis for many a great tour of India.
The King's Highway
Two main roads head south from Amman to the Red Sea port of Aqaba. The Desert Highway is a fast road cutting through a swathe of empty desert which only takes a few hours to run the length of the country. The King's Highway is a slower but far more historic and scenic road, passing through many of the main towns and sights of this archeological rich area of Jordan.
The North East
Roughly encompassing the area from Salvador to Recife, Natal and Fortaleza, the north-eastern region of Brazil stands apart from the rest of the country.
The Terai
The Terai is the belt of lowland grasslands and forests at the base of the Himalayas, rich in culture and wildlife. This region contains Nepal's best wildlife parks, including Chitwan Bardia and Koshi Tapu. Originally inhabited by the Tharu people, since the eradication of malaria in the 1950s there has been a growing population of immigrants from other parts of Nepal.
The Winelands
A beautiful area to the north inland of Cape Town that encompasses some of the world's finest vinyards and interested 'cape dutch' architecture.
Thyolo and Tea Estates
This is a beautiful area of rolling lush green hills dotted with tea farms in the Shire Highlads. Easilly accessed between Blantyre and Mount Mulanje and has several lovely small guest houses.
Tuli Block
The Tuli Block is very different to anywhere else in Botswana. It has dramatic rocky outcrops and dry riverbeds and contains the Tuli Game Reserve. Walking, cycling and horse riding are popular here.
Viphya Plateau
A highland area running through north - central Malawi which consists of rolling hills and river valleys. Great for hiking and birdwatching.
West and South West
Known as the 'sunset coast' the West of Mauritius is a haven for nature and sports lovers. Deep sea fishing surfing and kite surfing are popular here.
Western Cape
Home to the winelands, garden route, crashing Atlantic shores and warm Indian Ocean plus of course the cosmopolitan city of Cape Town, the Western Cape has plenty to offer the visitor.
Zomba
Zomba town is the old colonial British capital of Malawi and has a fascinating market and several interesting historical sites. Zomba Plateau nearby is a wonderful area for hiking and birdwatching and has stunning views over the region.
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