Africa & the Middle East

Larger-than-life trips await in Africa and the Middle East: See the Big 5 in the wild, marvel at the Great Pyramids in Egypt, and discover the roots of Christianity, Islam, and Judaism in Israel.
Morne Seychellois National Park - Mahe - Seychelles
The Complete Guide to the National Parks of the Seychelles
Anse Source d'Argent - beach on island in Seychelles
The Top 12 Beaches in the Seychelles
Bahrain Fort
The Top 11 Things to Do in Bahrain
White-sand beach with Multi-hued blue water an large boulders in the Seychelles
Weather in Seychelles: Climate, Seasons, and Average Monthly Temperature
Split shot of a colorful fish swimming over coral and the beach
The 9 Best Scuba Diving Sites in the Seychelles
Smoked fish salad, traditional dish in Seychelles
The Top 12 Foods to Try in Seychelles
Low-lying cloud above the forests of Nyungwe National Park, Rwanda
The Best Time to Visit Rwanda
Ubhar
The Best Restaurants in Muscat, Oman
African city - Lagos, Nigeria
The Top 11 Things to Do in Lagos, Nigeria
Rwandan landscape with tea plantations and lake
One Week in Rwanda: The Ultimate Itinerary
Mountain gorillas foraging in Virunga National Park, DRC
Virunga National Park: The Complete Guide
Broadnose sevengill shark swims through Cape Town kelp forest
The Best Dive Spots in Cape Town, South Africa
Anse Source D'Argent beach, Seychelles
One Week in the Seychelles: The Ultimate Itinerary
Pier jetty next to a beach on Praslin island, Seychelles. The water is a sea foam green and there are green mountainous islands across the water
A Complete Guide to Inter-Island Travel in the Seychelles
Air Seychelles DHC-6 Twin Otter aeroplane taxiing at Praslin Airport.
A Guide to Airports in the Seychelles
Ugali
10 Foods to Try in Rwanda
Rwandan food specialties including sambaza and plantains
10 Best Restaurants in Kigali, Rwanda
Safari car is waiting for crossing Elephants
How to Go on Safari in Tanzania
Giraffes and skyscrapers, Nairobi's Skyline
Your Trip to Nairobi: The Complete Guide
Aerial view of Sodwana Bay beach and ocean, South Africa
Sodwana Bay, South Africa: The Complete Guide
Illustration of a woman walking into a market in The Gambia with pride colors
"I Felt Seen": Visiting Family in The Gambia as a Black Bisexual Woman
Tree-climbing lions in Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda
Queen Elizabeth National Park: The Complete Guide
People being called to prayer at the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, Muscat, Oman.
The Best Time to Visit Oman
The Picturesque Village of Balad Sayt, Al-Hajar Mountain, Oman
Weather in Oman: Climate, Seasons, and Average Monthly Temperature
Close-up is Egypt's famous and traditional dessert Om Ali, Umm Ali or Oum Ali.
10 Foods to Try in Doha
lonely tree in the desert of oman
10 Best Places to Visit in Oman
Tel Aviv promenade and Mediterranean beach
One Week in Israel: The Ultimate Itinerary
Alma beach, the coastline and the town
Your Trip to Israel: The Complete Guide
Panoramic View of a cruving seaside road in Muscat, Oman at sunset
The Top 15 Things to Do in Oman
Jerusalem, Israel
Top 15 Destinations in Israel
The Dead Sea
Complete Guide to Visiting the Dead Sea
Mists rising over Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Uganda
Uganda's National Parks: The Complete List
Sharm El-Sheikh beach with parasols and bougainvillea
10 Top Things to Do in Sharm El-Sheikh
Dubai
The Top 20 Things to Do in Dubai
Wing of an airplane in the evening fog at Casablanca Airport
Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport Guide
Monumental gateway or pylon of The Temple of Horus at Edfu, Egypt
Temple of Horus at Edfu, Egypt: The Complete Guide
Farmer plowing a field in the Moroccan Atlas Mountains
The Complete Guide to the Atlas Mountains
Portrait of a Malagasy woman in a traditional face mask holding a basket on her head
The Official Languages of Madagascar
High Angle View Of Buildings And Mountains Against Sky
The Top 15 Things to Do in Muscat, Oman
Maasai tribesman stands by a classic safari Jeep, Kenya
Top 10 Destinations in Africa for a First-Time Visitor
Ring-tailed lemur in a tree, Madagascar
The Top 8 National Parks in Madagascar
Whale shark swimming off Tofo Beach, Mozambique
Scuba Diving in Tofo Beach, Mozambique: The Complete Guide
Aerial views of dhows on the beach in Zanzibar
10 Top Things to Do in Zanzibar
Villagers on the edge of Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda
15 Best Things to Do in Rwanda
Egypt, Red Sea, Hurghada, young woman snorkeling at coral reef
The 10 Best Dive Sites in Egypt
Two male lions cross a river in front of a safari vehicle
The Top 12 National Parks to Visit in Africa
Hikers looking up at Mt Kilimanjaro
What I Learned From Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro
River boat on the Victoria Nile with Murchison Falls in the background
Uganda's Murchison Falls National Park: The Complete Guide
Lone camel and rider in front of the Pyramids of Giza, Egypt
One Week in Egypt: The Ultimate Itinerary
Seals in the Cape Cross Seal Company
Cape Cross Seal Reserve, Namibia: The Complete Guide
Street scene in Lagos, Nigeria
The 10 Best Things to Do in Nigeria
Low angle view of Koutoubia Mosque in Marrakesh, Morocco
Your Trip to Morocco: The Complete Guide
Three adult chimpanzees in Gombe National Park, Tanzania
Gombe National Park: The Complete Guide
Giraffes crossing the road in Kruger National Park
The Top 18 Things to Do in Mpumalanga, South Africa
Herd of Cape mountain zebras, Mountain Zebra National Park
Mountain Zebra National Park, South Africa: The Complete Guide
Elevated view of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: The Complete Guide
Wadi Rum desert in Saudi Arabia
The 9 Most Adventurous Things to Do in Saudi Arabia
Ethiopia Weather and Average Temperatures
Rock-Cut Churches of Lalibela, Ethiopia: The Complete Guide
Landscape in Simien Mountain
The Top 12 Things to Do in Ethiopia
Sign marking the land border between Zambia and Zimbabwe at Victoria Falls
A Complete List of Southern Africa’s Border Crossings