Discover Africa pack

Before the Pyramids of Giza, silence reveals the strength of patient work.

In ancient Egypt, a class prepares to discover the Pyramids of Giza. Guided by their teacher Sara and her assistant Mahmoud, the pupils observe monuments where every stone carries centuries of history. Noise first captures their attention, but the site’s silence tells another story. Great works are built through repeated, often unnoticed actions that do not produce immediate results. The young explorers learn that perseverance grows far from applause and that constant work can build something immense, one stone at a time.

At Hell’s Gate, every step opens a new path.

Curious and enthusiastic, Akinyi leaves Sulmac Village for an unforgettable adventure at Hell’s Gate. Her uncle Nyaga guides her past majestic cliffs, hot springs and the site’s spectacular landscapes. Each stage deepens her wonder at the natural world. Yet the journey is about more than what she sees: it teaches her to keep moving, adapt and welcome the unknown. Akinyi comes to understand that life is a long path filled with beauty, discoveries and lessons gathered along the way.

A mysterious map turns the medina of Fez into a treasure hunt.

Lalla cannot wait to discover the medina of Fez. Among colourful stalls and hidden palaces, she meets a mysterious old man who gives her a puzzling map. She immediately sets off through the maze of lanes. Yet the clues reveal themselves only to someone willing to slow down, observe and persevere. Guided by curiosity, Lalla learns that the most precious treasures do not always shine in plain sight; sometimes they await the careful gaze of those who keep searching.

Beneath ancient paintings, Ana chooses to brighten the present.

In a remote region of Angola, the mountains of Tchitundo-Hulo connect past and present. Rock paintings on their walls preserve the memory of people who lived there long ago. This mysterious setting is where Ana’s adventure begins. Captivated by the stories written in stone, she understands that everyone can leave a trace in turn. Instead of waiting for one grand gesture, she chooses to perform small acts of kindness. Her generosity shows that even a little light can brighten the world around her.

In Ouidah, two friends learn to approach history with respect.

Yawa and Adjara are inseparable friends with complementary personalities: one lively and curious, the other thoughtful and wise. A story about Ouidah’s Door of No Return awakens their desire to understand this place of pain and memory. They decide to visit together. As the past becomes more tangible, the visit calls for listening, sensitivity and care. The friends learn that respect embraces history, people and relationships alike, and that it is the key to living together in harmony.

Among Gondar’s castles, two explorers finally learn to ask the way.

Amare and Bekele grow up in Ethiopia’s mountains with a shared passion for adventures and questions. Curiosity sometimes leads them in unexpected directions. One summer, their father takes them to Gondar, a city of ancient castles and imperial stories. Full of wonder, the boys want to discover everything by themselves until the route becomes uncertain. They must admit they do not know and ask for help. The experience teaches them that humility does not weaken an explorer; it helps them listen, recover their path and travel farther.