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Best African countries for a gap year

The BBC’s new wildlife series, Africa, presented by none other than David Attenborough has renewed all of our interests in the wild continent, making us yearn for dusty plains dotted with zebra and giraffe, underground souks filled with treasures and wide golden sand beaches. Africa is not the easiest, safest or even cheapest continent to travel in though, so where exactly is best to head for your gap year?

Visit the Serengeti on your gap year to get close with Africa's wildlife

Gap years are great opportunities for you to enjoy different experiences and try new things, and something you may want to do during your time away from school, university or career is go on a safari. The Serengeti in Tanzania is one of the best places to do this - read on to find out more.

Explore the South Luangwa National Park in Zambia

If you're embarking on a gap year and want to include a safari in your travels, head to South Luangwa National Park in Zambia. Here, you'll find an abundance of wildlife living in one of the most beautiful settings in Africa. Read on to find out more.

The Serengeti: a top wildlife spot

Lots of people who embark on a trip to Tanzania visit for its excellent wildlife-spotting opportunities. The country is home to plenty of great destinations for you to see some of Africa's majestic creatures, and the Serengeti is perhaps the best place to come face-to-face with these animals.

Follow your Kilimanjaro trek with a safari adventure

A holiday to climb Kilimanjaro may be the main reason you've chosen to visit Tanzania on a gap year, but that doesn't mean you can't explore some of the country's other attractions once your trek ends, with national parks and golden beaches waiting to be discovered.

Planning your trip to the Serengeti

Situated in north Tanzania, Serengeti National Park is famous for its colossal mammal migration - and for this reason it may be somewhere you have considered for a gap year adventure. Read on to discover top tips for planning a trip to the Serengeti.

5 tips for choosing an African safari

Going on an African safari is a dream holiday for many travellers, but before you book your trip, there are a number of things to consider. Here are some tips on how to pick the right safari for you.

Safari adventure in Africa with Real Gap Experience

Did you know that there are fewer people with internet access in the entire continent of Africa than in New York City alone? Real Gap Experience is offering gap year packages to this fascinating place, whether you want to work, volunteer or simply travel.

Volunteers required for one-off project in South Africa

Travellers and volunteers are being recruited for a unique game capturing project in South Africa. The project, 450km north of Pretoria, is based on an 8,300-hectre cheetah conservation and research property which has recently established a new reserve and rehabilitation centre as a safe environment for South Africa's wildlife.

Volunteer opportunities in Kenya with African Home Adventure

Voluntourism is becoming increasingly popular as British travellers look to combine adventure holidays with giving something back to their host communities. As a result African Home Adventure, based at the Nairobi International Youth Hostel, is launching a new adventure travel project in Masai Mara.

Eat, Pray, Love and Play in South Africa

Sometimes travellers just need to rejuvenate their body, mind and soul, to unwind from the stresses and trials of being on the road. Fordoun, situated in the green pastures of a diary farm in the rolling hills and valleys of KwaZula-Natal in South Africa, is one such place to do so.

Comic Relief inspire Gap Adventure tours in Kenya

This year's Comic Relief will showcase Kenya as celebrities including Olly Murs, Dermot O'Leary and Lorraine Kelly complete a trek across the Kaisut Desert in Kenya. Gap Adventures are offering travellers the chance to follow in their footsteps and have their own Kenyan getaway.

Eco-friendly holiday in Tanzania

Specialist Tanzania is offering an exclusive stay at the brand new boutique eco lodge, Mivumo River Lodge, combined with two nights at the Zanzibar Serena Inn in the capital, Stone Town. The trip includes visiting two of Tanzania's World Heritage Sites, shared game-viewing drives in Selous Game Reserve.

South Africa safari up for grabs in photography competition

If South Africa is on your must-visit year-out list, a photography competition could help you see the country in style. A seven-day break is the first price in an Amateur Photographer Magazine competition, launched by Great Hotels of the World.

Explore Namibia to see the world's most treasured coastline

Having recently won the Top Country award at the Wanderlust Travel Awards 2011, the African nation of Namibia has recognised the importance of its shores, by naming the entire 1,500km coastline a national park.

Feature: Should safari fans return to Zimbabwe?

For years Zimbabwe has been one of the most controversial countries in Africa, but one safari company has said that now is the time for Western tourists to rediscover the natural wonders of this beautiful country.

Help deliver supplies with the Selous Safari Company

When you're thinking of giving to charity, you'd normally expect to give your time or money. Well how about giving your luggage space? The Selous Safari Company has teamed up with Pack For A Purpose to allow African travellers a chance to make a difference.

Win a Kenyan safari with iExplore photography contest

Keen snappers can win the holiday of a lifetime this spring, as iExplore is offering a Kenyan safari, worth over £5,000 to the winner of its Photo Safari Contest. Runners up prizes include over £300 of travel vouchers and storm-proof jackets.

South African recession brings down safari prices

The global economic recession has recently arrived in South Africa, and while this spells bad news for many of the country's inhabitants, UK tourists can play their part in helping the recovery by booking a reduced price safari.

Career break savings with Bales Worldwide

Book your next worldwide expedition with Bales and save hundreds, as the adventure tour operator is currently offering up to £645 per person off selected trips, including remote African safaris and Indian holy festivals.

Burma voted top emerging destination by Wanderlust

The South East Asian state of Burma has been voted as the Top Emerging Travel Destination in the Wanderlust Readers' Travel Awards 2011. This controversial choice means that Burma is now top of Wanderlust's travel 'to do' list.

Africa Rose Travel picks out best safari spots for 2011

To help career break travellers get the most out of their African adventure, luxury tour operator Africa Rose Travel has named its top tips for seeing the most impressive wildlife this continent has to offer.

New Botswana safari options from Pure Travel

Explore the teeming Okavango delta, visit the barren salt pans of the Magkadigkadi, or meet the local Maasai people on a tour of Botswana with Pure Travel, the adventure holiday specialist that has just launched a new section on its website dedicated to this fascinating country.

Take your time on an in-depth tour from World Expeditions

If you're interested in more than just box-ticking and whistle-stop tours on your gap year, then the new brochure from World Expeditions is a must-read. Journeys of Discovery offers an in-depth approach to several exotic locations, such as Botswana and Peru.

Serious savings on Tanzanian safaris

Savvy safari enthusiasts can save almost £1,000 per person on their career break in Africa, with the Selous Safari Company, which is offering a seven-night adventure in Tanzania.