South Africa, Kenya and Egypt
Cape Town is the oldest and most beautiful city in South Africa and one of the top destinations in the world. Although Cape Town is better known for stunning beaches and beautiful landscapes, the regions around Cape Town offer a range of activities and attractions, like wildlife safaris in the Cedarberg Mountains, wine tasting in the glorious Winelands, expeditions to see thousand-year-old San rock art and adventure activities such as sandboarding, surfing, bungee jumping, kloofing, abseiling and much more.

The Masai Mara National Reserve was established in 1961. It is situated some 168km (105 miles) south of the equator. Bordering on its southern edge are the mighty Serengeti plains of Tanzania. The entire reserve is 1530km2 in size, with the inner, core reserve covering 320km2. The inner reserve is what is known by visitors as the Masai Mara with its entrance gates and no human settlements within its boundaries. Yhe Oloololo Escarpment to the west rises 300m above the plains and forms the boundary with the TransMara district. The escarpment was formed by the Mara river which itself is the scene for the spectacular crossing of thousands of wildebeests and zebra on their annual migration from the Serengeti Plains.

Travelers have been marveling at Egypt's wondrous antiquities for thousands of years -- even the ancient Greeks and Romans were awed by them. But today, a visit to Egypt is more than an immersion into past glories -- mud-brick villages sprout TV antennae, stone and glass high-rises tower over ancient monuments and pop music blaring from radios counterpoints the call to prayer. Although modern life coexists with the legacies of the past, it has also opened up possibilities for exploring a wider area of Egypt. In addition to the great monuments of the Nile Valley, an Egyptian itinerary could also include diving along the Red Sea coast, a desert trek to remote oases or a visit to the Sinai Peninsula. The hub of transportation -- and most likely your first and last stop in the country -- remains Cairo, a city that never fails to make a strong impression.