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Home » Family travel destinations » Africa
  • Mr Tin Box in the pool at Mercure Hurghada with his daughters. He is throwing one of them over his head.
    Africa | Blog | Family accommodation | Holidays | Middle East | Resorts & holiday parks

    Review: Mercure Hurghada – an all inclusive resort on the Red Sea

    ByClaire Hall 22 April 20265 June 2026

    Learn about the Mercure Hurghada resort, where you can relax and enjoy all-inclusive benefits for an affordable family holiday on the Red Sea

    Read More Review: Mercure Hurghada – an all inclusive resort on the Red SeaContinue

  • Child imitating an Egyptian in a hieroglyph behind her. She puts her hands our with palms facing up as if holding a jar
    Africa | Blog | Family travel destinations | Middle East | Travel tips & gear

    Visiting Egypt during Ramadan: what tourists need to know

    ByClaire Hall 22 April 20265 June 2026

    Learn what to expect in Egypt during Ramadan. Discover how tourism and local customs blend and how it might impact your holiday

    Read More Visiting Egypt during Ramadan: what tourists need to knowContinue

  • My daughter and husband admiring the view of Aswan from a felucca sailing on the nile
    Africa | Blog | Family travel destinations | Middle East | Travel tips & gear

    What to wear in Egypt as a tourist

    ByClaire Hall 22 April 20265 June 2026

    Egypt is a place to get your wardrobe right. The wrong outfit can draw negative attention. Be culturally aware with our guide to what to wear

    Read More What to wear in Egypt as a touristContinue

  • Tin Box family pose outside the temple of Philae in Aswan
    Africa | Blog | Family travel destinations | Middle East

    Where to visit in Egypt with kids?

    ByClaire Hall 19 April 20265 June 2026

    Egypt is a wonderland of ancient marvels. So much so that you’ll be hard pressed to know where to start. Here’s where to visit with kids

    Read More Where to visit in Egypt with kids?Continue

  • Tin Box family at the Pyramids of Giza
    Africa | Blog | Family travel destinations | Travel tips & gear

    Complete Egypt travel guide for families – our tried and tested tips

    ByClaire Hall 17 May 202323 April 2026

    Uncover the secrets of Egypt with our detailed travel guide. Perfect for families planning to explore its magic with tried and tested tips

    Read More Complete Egypt travel guide for families – our tried and tested tipsContinue

  • Mr Tin Box with his daughters outside Rameses II's temple at Abu Simbel
    Africa | Blog | Family travel destinations

    Egypt itinerary for families: what to see in 10 days

    ByClaire Hall 11 May 202318 May 2026

    A taster of what you can see and expect during a 10 day Egypt itinerary with families in mind. From Cairo to Aswan to the Red Sea and back

    Read More Egypt itinerary for families: what to see in 10 daysContinue

  • Two girls sat on the top bunk of the sleeper train. They are dressing in pyjamas an smiling
    Africa | Blog | Family travel destinations | Travel tips & gear

    Catching the sleeper train from Cairo to Aswan – what you need to know

    ByClaire Hall 23 April 202322 April 2026

    What’s it like to take the sleeper train from Cairo to Aswan? Can you do it with kids? And will you actually sleep? Here’s the low down

    Read More Catching the sleeper train from Cairo to Aswan – what you need to knowContinue

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