Africa is far too vast a continent to summarise in one paragraph, but suffice to say it encompasses a bewildering array of natural history attractions and geographical features, from snow-capped mountains, tropical coral islands and rolling savannah to misty rainforests, great rift valleys and massive volcanic craters. Reef & Rainforest concentrates on certain choice destinations in sub-Saharan Africa, each with its own particular species and offering a different raft of experiences from the others.
Africa
Travel Regions: Africa
Kenya
With its heady mix of natural beauty, vibrant cultures, Big Five wildlife reserves, extensive Indian Ocean coastline and the famed wildebeest migration, Kenya has long been a popular destination for those looking for wildlife and adventure. Rather than follow the herd (quite literally), our approach is a little different. We choose small, distinctive properties that … Continued
São Tomé & Príncipe
A small but perfectly formed West African island nation that’s well off the tourism radar, with virgin rainforests, warm people, great marine life and the highest avian endemicity of any country its size. Uninhabited until Europeans first arrived in 1470, São Tomé & Príncipe (STP) is the second-smallest country in Africa and practically unknown to … Continued
Uganda
At just over 90,000 square miles, Uganda is one of the smallest countries in Africa yet possesses an incredible natural diversity often surpassing many of its larger neighbours. One of only four African nations boasting a list of over 1000 bird species, Uganda also holds a surprising 345 species of mammal (of which 20 are … Continued
Republic of the Congo
Straddling the Equator, the Republic of the Congo (aka Congo-Brazzaville) is located in the heart of the Congo Basin.
South Africa
With an extensive range of excellent game reserves and safari lodges, South Africa is the ideal destination for special wildlife encounters
Madagascar
Reef & Rainforest is the UK’s longest-established specialist for Madagascar, having operated there since 1992