Africa

If you’re not afraid to dig a bush toilet and skip a few showers, a family holiday in Botswana might be just the adventure you’re looking for.

By the end of the trip, the truck had become part of the group. There was a familiarity with the feel of the seats, the bounce and weave of the roads, the hums and rattles.

Mt Kilimanjaro is one of the most challenging hikes in the world. This is what a trek to the roof of Africa really looks like.

Not far from the bustling center of Luxor, locals from nearby villages line up with their sick and injured horses, donkeys and camels in tow.

‘This is not my work. Travel is my love; it’s my life.’

An Intrepid leader spills the beans on everything you need to know before you go.

When a shipping container full of bicycles arrived in Namibia years ago, people started asking questions. ‘Where did these come from? How much do they cost?’ But Hilya’s questions were different. She wondered: ‘Where can I learn how these work?’.

Located on the southwestern coast of the African continent, Namibia is a great introduction to this fascinating part of the world.

Deciding how to tackle the mighty Nile can throw up all manner of questions. Not least, should I choose a felucca or riverboat?