tea highlands
Shire Highlands, Malawi
For tree-lovers, Shire Highlands is the right place to be because it is full of vegetation. It’s at a high altitude and is very peaceful and silent, with only a few animals – insects, birds and a lot of butterflies. The area is humid and rainy, and its green surroundings create a beautiful contrast with the blue sky. There aren’t many people there either, just pickers.
Kinihira, Rwanda
The agriculture isn’t aggressive and there are acres of fluorescent leaves. Kinihira is known for its humble nature and crops.
historical
Lalibela, Ethiopia
It has such a rich historical background. Lalibela is known as the holy city and when you’re there, the spiritual atmosphere is undeniable. It’s a quiet town with Ethiopian art everywhere.
cultural
Marrakech, Morocco
Morocco is known for its refined hospitality culture and artisanship. It’s an imperial city and the buildings all look the same in height (no higher than two storeys) and colour – there’s a consistent pink and ochre that makes everything visually cohesive. One of the standout hotel buildings is the Royal Mansour.
spectacular beauty
Cape Town, South Africa
The landscape is so beautiful – it feels like living in a painting. The dramatic contrast of the city, from the deep-blue sea to the high mountains makes for quite a view.
Grand Inga Dam, Democratic Republic of Congo
To see this dam in all its glory, you need to go over it by plane. It is mind-blowing. When you look down from above, you can see the power of the water coursing through.
islands and beaches
Gorée Island, Senegal
When you’re on this island, you can feel the suffering spirits of the slaves who were there and the power of its history.
La Digue, Seychelles
In the Indian Ocean is this pond of beautiful crystal-clear water. La Digue is an island of paradise despite it being very small. The beautiful landscape makes it the perfect place for cycling too.
Lamu, Kenya
This is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the experience is a valuable one. It’s filled with luxurious simplicity and tasteful architecture.
