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Boasting a blend of African charm and modern conveniences, the city of two million has a delightfully summery feel to it that blends well with its selection of bars, restaurants, and boutiques.
Highlights of Harare include cultural sites such as the National Library and National Gallery, serene escapes such as the National Botanical Gardens, Shona Sculpture Gallery, and Lake Chivero Recreational Park, and a number of wildlife sanctuaries where for day trips.
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The Zimbabwean capital is often overlooked by those visiting to see Victoria Falls or to go on a safari, and it’s a crying shame. Harare is one of the most attractive cities in all of southern Africa.
Tour ideas to get you dreaming
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Kenya's Safari story usually gets told through the Maasai Mara, Amboseli, and the Big Five. However, beyond those famous names there are mountain forests, flamingo-covered lakes, dry northern reserves, conservation projects, and gorges. You can actually walk through on foot on these gorges. That's where an Off-Beat Kenya Safari comes...
A first Kenya Safari usually centres on the big names. For instance, lions, elephants, the Maasai Mara and the excitement of seeing everything for the first time. A second trip feels different. There's less pressure to complete a checklist. There's more room to notice the small stuff: how a herd...
