Country Guides Guides

Country-level overviews covering highlights, logistics, visas, and the practical detail you need before you go.

The mountain highlands of Lesotho
Country Guides9 min read

Lesotho Travel Guide: The Kingdom in the Sky

A practical guide to Lesotho, the mountain kingdom enclosed by South Africa, covering the Sani Pass, Maletsunyane Falls, Afriski, Basotho culture and when to visit.

The skyline of Nairobi, Kenya
Country Guides8 min read

Kenya Visa & eTA Guide for Travellers

Kenya replaced its visa system with an Electronic Travel Authorisation in 2024. This guide explains who needs an eTA, how to apply officially, what it costs and how to avoid common mistakes.

Lake Malawi, the heart of Malawi
Country Guides11 min read

Malawi Travel Guide: The Warm Heart of Africa

A complete guide to Malawi, the Warm Heart of Africa: when to go, how to combine Lake Malawi, the highlands and restored wildlife reserves, plus visas, money and health advice.

Aerial view of the Okavango Delta
Country Guides11 min read

Botswana Safari Guide: Okavango, Chobe & the Kalahari

A practical guide to a Botswana safari, covering the Okavango Delta, Chobe, the Central Kalahari and salt pans, when to go, flood timing, costs and logistics.

Mount Kilimanjaro rising above the plains
Country Guides8 min read

Tanzania Visa Guide: How to Get Your e-Visa

A practical 2026 guide to the Tanzania e-Visa: official portal, costs, requirements, visa-on-arrival, the Zanzibar insurance rule and tips for Indian travellers.

The city of Accra, Ghana
Country Guides9 min read

Ghana Visa Guide: Entry Requirements Explained

A practical 2026 guide to the Ghana visa: who needs one, the embassy and e-visa routes, mandatory yellow fever rules, requirements and how to apply step by step.

The rock churches of Lalibela, Ethiopia
Country Guides11 min read

Ethiopia Travel Guide: History, Highlands & Culture

A practical guide to Ethiopia, from the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela and the Simien Mountains to the Danakil Depression, Omo Valley cultures, coffee and the best time to travel.

The desert landscape of Namibia
Country Guides11 min read

Namibia Travel Guide: Deserts, Wildlife & Self-Drive

A practical guide to travelling Namibia: Etosha's waterholes, the red dunes of Sossusvlei, the Skeleton Coast and Damaraland, with realistic self-drive logistics and timing.

The green hills of Uganda
Country Guides11 min read

Uganda Travel Guide: Gorillas, Chimps & the Nile

From mountain gorillas in Bwindi to chimpanzees in Kibale, savanna lions and the thunder of Murchison Falls, Uganda packs Africa's headline experiences into one compact, green country.