Islands of Africa Travel Guide

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Articles on things to do, places to see and general travelling in and around the islands of Africa.

Africa is bursting with beautiful islands, making it an ideal destination for a vacation like no other! From the paradisiacal coastlines of Zanzibar to the tropical getaway of Seychelles or even a safari experience in Madagascar, each island offers something unique and exciting.

Jumping off the continent's coasts, there are amazing opportunities to explore rainforest jungles, sun-drenched beaches, rugged mountainscapes and vibrant coastal towns - all while enjoying the warm hospitality African culture is known for!

It’s no wonder that a trip to an Islands of Africa continues to be on top of many travellers’ bucket lists.

Africa Islands The Seychelles

Follow the trade winds into the heart of the Indian ocean and you might discover a mythical micro-continent known to early explorers as the ...more

Chole Island

On its southeastern side is a large bay, with tiny verdant Chole Island, the heart of the bay....more

Destination Report Comoros

The Comoros islands got their name from early Arab seafarers, who named this tiny archipelago Djazair al Qamar – Islands of the Moon....more

Into the Blue - Indian Ocean Islands

Half-naked men, women and children sprawled in the mud. Their faces, hair, and skin were all dyed the same milkshake-brown, slick with water...more

Island Styling

Follow the trade winds into the heart of the Indian ocean and you might discover a mythical micro-continent known to early explorers as the ...more

Mad Island Fling. Madagascar Magic

I travelled to Madagasacar expecting Africa. I anticipated the emerald rainforest's embrace where lemurs might lurk and orchids would miracu...more

The Coelacanth - A Fish Caught in Time

On December 21st, 1938, Marjorie Courtenay-Latimer, a young museum curator in East London, South Africa, received a call from one Captain Go...more
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