Something special about Africa touches the soul; it is a continent of 54 immensely diverse countries that is both deeply troubled and profoundly uplifting.

• inspirational images, destination highlights and recommendations from our expert authors
• planning features and top itineraries to help you plan the perfect trip
• local secrets and hidden travel gems that will make your trip unique
• plus in-depth essays on African culture, music and environment

Coverage includes: Planning chapters, Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, Sudan, Tunisia, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Niger, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Togo, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, São Tomé & Príncipe, Burundi, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Somaliland, Tanzania, Uganda, Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Understand and Survival chapters.

* PLEASE NOTE: Our free Central & East Africa Chapter covers: Central African Republic, Chad, Equatorial Guinea, Sao Tome & Principe, Eritrea, South Sudan