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Bench International can help you experience a trip of a lifetime to many of the regions in Africa between Cape Town and Cairo. Enjoy the wildlife, the scenery and the cultures in some of the major tourist destinations in Southern and East Africa - South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Mozambique, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda. Visit the magical destination of Morocco and the ancient sites of Egypt. For beach lovers there are the tropical retreats of Zanzibar and Mozambique, together with the resorts of Mauritius and Reunion Island.

South Africa

Living up to its reputation as the "Rainbow Nation", South Africa is a fascinating combination of remarkable wildlife, superb scenery and historic cultures. Wildlife is not just about the great Kruger National Park. The country is packed with great colonies of wildlife from one end to the other. The scenery of the Wild Coast and Garden Route, the winelands around Stellenbosch and historic Cape Town with its great waterfront complex enhance the picture.

Kenya

Located on the Equator in East Africa, Kenya offers a huge diversity of landscapes with game rich savannahs, National Parks and Game Reserves, timeless cultures and tribes unchanged by the 21st century, beautiful sandy beaches and coral reefs, deserts, rain forests and snow-capped mountains. Visitors have endless opportunities for adventure and discovery on safari and rest and relaxation on the tropical coast.

Namibia

Namibia, a country of vast open spaces and contrasts, enthrals travellers with its landscapes, wildlife and culture. Travel from the world famous Sossusvlei situated in the oldest desert in the world, with breath-taking sand dunes developed over millions of years to the rolling savannah of the central plateau and the Etosha National Park, one of the finest parks in Africa, and largely undisturbed by human influence. Namibia averages 300 days of sunshine a year with a climate typical of a semi-desert country where droughts are a regular occurrence. The dry winter months from May to August are the best times to visit.

Botswana

A water wonderland of wildlife and scenery, Botswana boasts the unique opportunity of observing wildlife whilst paddling through the Okavango Delta in wooden-hulled boats, or experiencing Africa’s biggest herds of elephants, huge concentrations of buffalo and thousands of hippos residing around the Chobe River.

Zambia

Zambia is home to superb wildlife, fantastic safaris, great adventure activities as well as a rich culture of friendly people. Zambia’s National Parks are relatively unknown but have, over the past few years, been unveiling a series of stunning safari destinations. The lodges and tented camps here offer a diverse choice of environments and represent some of the most exciting and unspoiled areas in Africa.

Dubai

Discover Dubai with an exciting range of activities on offer in this region with tours, shopping and desert safaris. Take a city tour and discover the 21st century architecture rising out of the desert, explore the Wadi, experience 4x4 desert driving, sand-boarding or camel riding. Cruise aboard a traditional dhow or dine among the dunes in true Bedouin stye - the choice is yours. This is a city of excess with designer shopping in enormous malls, luxurious city and beach front hotels, indoor ski slopes and much more, an ideal stopover enroute to Africa and Europe.

Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe is a country of culture, rich heritage and a history dating back to the Stone Age. It boasts many attractions for visitors ranging from the famous Victoria Falls and Zambezi River, game filled National Parks and Game Reserves, to ancient ruins and Lake Kariba. The country is recovering from the past turmoil with tourism growing strongly once again. With a great selection of safari lodges and tented camps, excellent professional guides and friendly people, Zimbabwe is an experience not to be missed.

Egypt

The monoliths, mosques and mysteries of Egypt have been attracting tourists and traders since the days of the Silk Road and the building of China’s Great Wall, but those who visit today can enjoy the sights of this wondrous land in 21st century comfort. Such has been the improvement in tourist infrastructure over the last decade that Egypt can now boast some of the world’s finest international hotels, luxurious beach resorts and first class cruise vessels on the great River Nile. Despite the emergence of all the creature comforts which come with such places Egypt still remains a destination within the reach of tourists with all types of budgets.

Jordan

Welcome to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, a country dense with history and a well-travelled bridge between sea and desert, East and West. Above the layers of antiquity lies a land of mesmerising beauty and contrast. Here are splendid castles and hunting lodges, the wilderness of Wadi Rum, the Red Sea coral reefs and restful spas. Here too are monuments from every age of humanity, crowned by the rose coloured city of Petra carved into the rock face, a UNESCO world heritage site and one of the new Seven Wonders of the World.

Morocco

The cultural and artistic heritage of Morocco dates back over a thousand years with its African, European and Arabic influences. Explore this exciting destination of historical and colourful culture, traditions and imperial cities. Travel through Berber villages, trek in the Atlas Mountains and climb the dunes on the edge of the vast Sahara Desert. Stroll through the fascinating souqs and barter with the local shopkeepers, dine on the world famous Moroccan cuisine or simply relax in the charming coastal towns along the Atlantic Ocean.

Oman

In years gone by, Oman was rich with copper and frankincense, and enjoyed an extensive East African empire. Then, in the early 20th century, a deeply conservative ruler, Sultan Said, chose deliberately to isolate the country from the modern world. His son, peace-loving Sultan Qaboos, assumed the throne in 1970 and that date now marks the beginning of the widely celebrated 'Renaissance' in which the country has been returned to an age of prosperity and progression. There are many different ways to experience Oman. Whether it's just a stopover at one of the many luxurious hotels in Muscat or taking advantage of the wonderful opportunities for walking and trekking, Oman has something for everyone.

Rwanda

Rwanda is situated in the heart of Africa between the Congo basin and the Great Rift Valley of East Africa. It shares the natural riches of both regions resulting in a country of exquisite beauty and unsurpassed biodiversity. Among its many and enduring attractions are the primates, in particular the world´s last surviving mountain Gorilla populations found in the magnificent Virunga Mountains, and one of the most amazing wildlife encounters in the world.

Tanzania

Tanzania is a country rich in culture and traditions, from the early days of mankind’s history, to the merchants and traders along the Swahili coast. With its diversity of landscapes – from the Serengeti savannahs to the lakes, mountains, tropical rain forests and beautiful beaches , Tanzania offers the ideal destination for travellers, be it game viewing on safari in the National Parks and Reserves, climbing the highest Mountain in Africa – Mt Kilimanjaro, or relaxing on the exotic beaches of Zanzibar.

Uganda

Sprawling across both sides of the equator, a network of 10 national parks and several other protected areas offers wildlife enthusiasts a thrilling opportunity to experience Uganda’s biodiversity: not only the mesmerising tracts of thorn-bush savannah teeming with antelope, buffalo and elephant one tends to associate with equatorial East Africa, but also lush expanses of tropical rainforest, shimmering lakes and rivers heaving with aquatic life, and the glacial peaks of Africa’s tallest mountain range.

Indian Ocean

Africa’s neighbouring islands in the Indian Ocean and the beautiful coastlines of Kenya and Mozambique provide ideal settings for relaxing post-safari holidays. With their beautiful sandy beaches, coral reefs, tropical vegetation and exotic markets comes a choice of superb accommodation in places like Lamu, Zanzibar, Reunion and Mauritius. A highlight of all these popular destinations is the exotic cuisine ranging from rich Creole flavours, Indian curries, Muslim biryanis and tangy Chinese stir-fries - many of them put into a truly unique category by the infusion of flavours from the French and Portuguese influence dating back to the trading era.

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