rest of africa

Africa is a continent filled with spectacular natural beauty and home to some of the wildest and truly unspoiled places remaining on earth. With so many national parks and game reserves to explore, wildlife enthusiasts can view some of the most awe-inspiring animals and bird species on safari. From vast desert expanses to snow-capped mountains, the diverse ecosystems across the continent include tropical forests, wild bushes, savannahs and white-sand beaches. Africa provides a seemingly endless list of activities to enjoy, whether a sports-lover, adrenaline-junkie, culture-seeker, foodie, photographer, wildlife spotter or beach-goer.

• Hugged by the Mediterranean and Red Seas in the north and flanked by the Indian and Atlantic Oceans to the east and west, Africa contains 54 individual countries straddling the equator and prime meridian. Diverse, as it is vast, Africa is home to many unique ethnic groups and tribes.
• Africa is the most multilingual continent in the world, with up to two thousand languages spoken. Most of these languages are of African origin, although many European and Asian languages have been adopted. It is not uncommon to meet local people who speak multiple African languages and at least one European language, like English or French.
• The climate of Africa varies by location and ranges from hot and tropical to subarctic on its snow-capped mountain peaks. Being the hottest continent on earth, much of Africa consists of arid land and desert; however, much of Sub-Saharan Africa is blessed with dense rainforests and savannah. The best time to visit depends on the country and preferred activities and experiences to be enjoyed.