When you hear the name Brussels Airlines, you might not think Africa. But the airline is a major player in the continent, with two north African destinations and 17 Sub-Saharan destinations.

Christophe Allard is also no stranger to Africa, having spent five years as the Special Project Manager Africa for the airline and, following that, another five years as CEO of Korongo Airlines in Congo. He returned to Brussels Airlines thereafter as the Director of North America.

We asked Allard for his list of favourite destinations to visit in Africa, all of which are accessible via Brussels Airlines.