Africa – Page 2 – PILOT GUIDES

History and Mystery: Timbuktu – Africa’s El Dorado

Pilot Guides Africa, Africa’s El Dorado, Facts, History, Mali, Sahara Desert, Timbuktu, West Africa

During the fourteenth century the legend of Timbuktu as a rich cultural centre spread through the world.

Marrakech Bazaar, Morocco – Djemaa el Fna

Pilot Guides Africa, Bazzaar, Essentials, Marrakech Bazaar, Morocco, Shopping

Just off Marrakech’s central square – Djemaa el-Fna – lies some of the most enticing souks in Morocco. A souk can mean either a single market stall or, as in this case, a whole bustling labyrinth of stalls selling everything from rugs and spices to leather goods and love potions.

The Best Way To See South Africa’s Soweto Township

Pilot Guides Africa, Facts, History, South Africa, Soweto

If you want to visit Soweto the best way to truly experience its culture and people is by joining a tour, ideally given by locals. Find out how.

Kruger National Park: Everything You Need To Know

Pilot Guides Africa, Facts, Kruger National Park, Mozambique, Nature, South Africa

Kruger National Park is the biggest and oldest national park in the world and attracts almost a million visitors a year… phew!

West African Talking Drums and Music

Pilot Guides Africa, Culture, Facts, West Africa

Culture Facts Where: Across West Africa, particularly in Senegal What’s it about: Favouring rhythm over melody, using ‘talking drums’ and a wide