Mandela statue, Cape Town; ©  South Africa Tourism

There are plenty of travel lists out there with insight on where to go in 2018, but if you’re planning to come to Africa, Acacia Africa’s top 10 is one you won’t want to miss. The tour operator compiled predictions from over 20 expert sources, including bloggers, travel publications and online media, to discover the best destinations to visit in southern and east Africa, and asked Instagram to give the final word.  

10. MOZAMBIQUE

Mozambique is

Only if you live in a cave you managed to miss that uprising problem in some of the most popular destinations in the world - Turkey, Tunisia, Egypt. Many of my friends cancelled their trips even honeymoons to Egypt, thanks to this hype about hell in paradise.

I decided to take my chances and go to Hurghada, despite my mom and friends asking me not to - somehow, my gut was certain that everything will be just fine. And it did! So, here’s how’s it been in Egypt for me, during the “dangerous times”

A Truly Idyllic Philippines Resort

One of the finest Dumaguete resorts can be found at Monarch Sands Beach Resort. The resort lies south of Dumaguete. Snuggled within a quiet, isolated and secluded cove. This magnificentPhilippine beach resort, white sand, native-style houses, complemented by the azure and pristine waters of the Sulu sea, is the ideal getaway with its tropical setting – a perfect Philippine beach resort for a perfect vacation.

This Philippines resort is renowned for its speciality