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It’s always a good time to explore the spectacular scenery in and around Cape Town. Cape Town is the second largest city in South Africa. Europeans first started visiting the Cape in the 15th century. Originally established as a trading port for the Dutch East India Company, Cape Town proved to be a pivotal port in colonial times between the Dutch and the British.

What might 48 hours in one of the world’s finest game reserves entail? Let’s find out. The Maasai Mara’s landscape is characterised by wide open plains, and rolling grasslands, dotted with the occasional tree. Flowing into the Serengeti, it is one of the biggest reserves in the world.

There are two types of people in the world - a morning person and a non-morning person. Whatever category you fit into, watching the sunrise over the sand dunes of the Sahara Desert is a spectacular once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for all who are lucky enough to experience it.

Diverse landscapes, teeming wildlife, and rich history awaits in Africa. Lions, elephants, giraffes and zebra roam the endless grass plains, whilst local villages are bursting with welcoming warmth and traditions.

Whether it's before, during or after we return home from a trip, there's nothing quite like that feeling of being immersed in an incredible book. We asked the Bunnik Tours team which books inspired them to travel, and have compiled a list of their favourites.

Welcome to Antananarivo, Madagascar… an unexpected gem and a place I was told I would dislike. But it has everything I love – interesting buildings, beautiful scenery, an intriguing history and locals with a sense of humour.

Everyone looks for different things from travel but one thing that is common to creating great memories on tour is that time to just simply be in a place. That time you get to yourself to explore the world in a way that is of interest to you.

Zanzibar is still a hidden gem of the Indian Ocean. With breathtaking beaches, a spicy history and some unique wildlife, it is easy to spend some time here relaxing and exploring this beautiful island.

The thrill of spotting the “Big Five” is an experience at the top of many travellers must-do list. Comprising of lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo, the term the “Big Five” was originally coined by hunters.