From safari tours to beach breaks, Africa covers just about every base when it comes to holidays. If you’re fed up with traditional European holiday destinations, Africa provides a fantastic alternative for the luxury holiday seeker. Not only is the continent home to some of the world’s most stunning scenery and people, but it is packed full of gorgeous luxury resorts in which to unwind.
Here, we take a look at a few of Africa’s greatest holiday destinations to whet your appetite.
Morocco
Many people travelling to Morocco for the first time are struck by the Eastern atmosphere. In fact, Morocco is closer to having a Middle-Eastern feel than its Eastern neighbors, such as Tunisia and Egypt. This creates a wonderfully exotic atmosphere for those travelling to Morocco on a luxury holiday.
Visitors can expect bustling marketplaces offering a wide range of spices, rugs and unusual instruments. It just so happens that the food is excellent as well.
Egypt
Probably the first thing to come to mind when thinking of Egypt is its deep and rich history. Going back to ancient times, the country is packed full of fascinating spots for the history buff and tourist alike, from the famous Pyramids to the Valley of the Kings.
A luxury holiday in Egypt, though, is not all about seeing the sites. The country boasts some truly unique natural beauty, and visitors who head to the Red Sea will find world class beaches offering the chance for scuba diving and snorkelling.
Tunisia
Another gem on the North coast of Africa, Tunisia, also boasts a Middle-Eastern feel. In addition to the friendly locals and delicious cuisine, visitors can expect to find fascinating historical sites and idyllic beaches. Travellers are encouraged to travel from the coastline into the country’s deserts to get a feel for the culture as a whole. The country’s Mediterranean coastline invites visitors to take advantage of a slightly different take on a Mediterranean holiday. Looking through the available Club Med holidays, holidaymakers will see that the country offers a huge variety of luxury tourist resorts.
Senegal
If you’re keen to visit Africa but want to travel a little further than the North Coast, Senegal is a great chance to get stuck into African culture. Lying on the continent’s West Coast, Senegal can offer luxury beach breaks on that rival those of anywhere else in the world.
What will strike visitors immediately upon arrival in Senegal is the population’s passion for the arts, particularly music. Not long after that, it will be impossible to miss the country’s undeniable natural beauty, ranging from stunning beaches to nature parks, which house some truly fascinating wildlife.
