Symbaoe - Beautiful Natures' Sculpture

South-east of Masvingo, on an open wooded plain surrounded by hills, the ruined city of Great Zimbabwe tells of the mysterious historical presence of an advanced and ancient African civilisation. Known around the 16th century as Symbaoe (signifying "court"), the walled city was the centre of the Monomatapa empire, whose influence extended over much of southern Africa. The huge

Rwanda - Home To One Of The Largest Community Of Silverback Gorillas

It is hard to believe looking out over the serene setting of Lake Kivu, eastern Rwanda that just fourteen years ago this was the setting for one of the bloodiest acts committed during the country's genocide.

The only sign of this turbulent past in the sleepy lakeside town of Kibuye is a hilltop church. There, a memorial marks the location of the massacre of more 5000 minority Tutusi

Kazakhstan - The Little Understood Country

For hundreds of years the nomads of Central Asia roamed over an enormous territory that stretched from the Caspian Sea to the Tien Shen mountains and as far south as Afghanistan.  Fought over, at first by the three dzus or clans known in the West as the Great, Middle and Little Hordes, and then annexed by the Soviets, Kazakhstan

Tunis - The Perfect Blend Of Phoenician, Roman, Arab, Turkish And French

Think of a city break, and one thinks of Paris, Prague or Rome. Point your compass further south and the Tunisian Capital of Tunis comes sharply into focus. A chance to flirt with the continent of Africa is a mere 2.5 hours flying time from the UK, yet seems a world away from the traditional European offering and still within touching