The train that ran from Nairobi to Mombasa had a reputation – and it wasn’t a good one. Now, the commute has become an unlikely tourist trap, as travellers seize on the chance to see the Big 5 from their train seat
Splendid isolation
A well-dressed eco-retreat and oasis for the adventurous
Kalk Bay, Cape Town
Go by rail to this former fishing hamlet, populated by bohemians and Cape Fur seals
Go here: Accra, Ghana
The humming city with a penchant for politeness
Stay: A safari lodge with Branson clout
A private game reserve and luxury lodge, Ulusaba offers a safari experience with celebrity ownership status
The evolution of Nigerian fashion
Lagos is becoming a fashion powerhouse – and not just on the catwalk. Changing trends have transformed Africa’s largest city, with young Nigerians being drawn away from traditional tailors or Western fashions and toward a glut of homegrown, high-end stores.