wildlife and nature
Where to go on your first safari in AfricaFeb 1, 2025 • 17 min read
If you’ve never been to Africa, choosing where to go on your first safari can be overwhelming. Use this guide to map out an unforgettable adventure.
Africa Travel Stories
activities7 dream trips to take in AfricaJan 16, 2025 • 7 min read
Africa offers experiences found nowhere else on Earth.
The ultimate guide to tipping in AfricaSep 27, 2024 • 3 min read
You’re wrapping up your African safari trip and there’s one thing left to do: tip. But what’s the appropriate amount? Here's everything you need to know.
tips and adviceThe best places to go in August 2024Jun 21, 2024 • 8 min read
August is prime time for an escape. Find out the best places to travel for adventure, relaxation, wildlife and culture.
tips and adviceThe best places to visit in July 2024May 28, 2024 • 9 min read
From Aarhus to Zanzibar, plan your travels for July 2024 with these top places to visit.
national parksAll you need to know about African elephants – and where to spot them in the wildApr 25, 2024 • 6 min read
The African elephant is perhaps the most enduring symbol of nature’s grace and fragility. Here’s where to spot one (or many) in the wild.
wildlife and natureHow African safari lodges are putting local creativity front and centerJan 12, 2023 • 9 min read
For decades, safari hotel design has been dominated by colonial tropes. Thankfully, that’s starting to change.
beaches13 stunning islands for your honeymoon in 2023Dec 21, 2022 • 7 min read
From cruising across turquoise lagoons to hiking otherworldly coastlines, these island escapes offer something for every type of couple.
national parksThe lions of Africa: expert advice on how to see them on your next safariSep 8, 2022 • 7 min read
Few African experiences live longer in the memory than the first time you see a lion. Here is where to go to see them.
national parksProtecting rhinos from poachers in Africa - what it's like working on the frontlineAug 23, 2022 • 10 min read
Tourists are volunteering to protect Africa’s threatened & endangered rhinos. Here’s what it’s like on the front lines.
national parksSafari animals: the story of rhinos and the best places to see them in 2022Aug 16, 2022 • 6 min read
Rhinos are legendary, and if you see one in the wild you’ve truly hit the safari jackpot. Make it happen in 2022.
art10 places to learn about the life of Nelson Mandela in South AfricaJul 14, 2022 • 7 min read
In honor of Nelson Mandela International Day on July 18, follow his legacy throughout South Africa.
national parksSouth Africa safaris for first-timers: 8 things to know before you bookOct 5, 2021 • 8 min read
Get excited but also be prepared for adventure. Here's what you need to know prior to your first South African safari.
photographyA Lonely Planet photographer shares secrets for taking that perfect shotDec 2, 2020 • 4 min read
To celebrate Lonely Planet’s new book The Perfect Shot, we caught up with photographer Philip Lee Harvey to find out what his most memorable images are.
booksVisit every color of the rainbow with these vibrant destinationsNov 24, 2020 • 4 min read
Find every color of the rainbow at these eye-catching locations around the world.
historyTravel Throwback to Kenya: Where the wind blowsOct 3, 2020 • 12 min read
In this travel essay from 2011, Amanda Canning reports on the archipelago of Lamu, just off the coast of Kenya, where medieval stone streets trace a history…
family travelKenya's 10 best natural wondersSep 17, 2020 • 6 min read
Kenya is a country of epic landforms that stir our deepest longings for this very special continent. Here are our favorite natural wonders.
wildlife and natureHow rhino poachers took advantage of the pandemic - and how you can help stop themSep 17, 2020 • 5 min read
A surprising victim of the COVID-19 pandemic has been the African rhino. Here's how.
wildlife and natureMorocco's 10 best natural wondersSep 11, 2020 • 5 min read
Morocco's epic landscapes carpet this slice of North Africa like the richly patterned rugs you'll lust after in the souqs. Here are our top natural wonders.
sportsWhere to cool off with an unforgettable wild swimSep 1, 2020 • 3 min read
Few things beat cooling off in cold water on a hot day. Here are some of the best spots to dive in and get your sense of adventure tingling.
cruise10 classic sailing adventuresAug 7, 2020 • 8 min read
From the South Pacific to the wine dark sea of the Mediterranean, these 10 sailing adventures are woven into human history and are still fun for travelers.
digital nomadSee the incredible photos of remote African tribes captured by a COVID frontline nurseAug 4, 2020 • 4 min read
Frontline nurse and photographer, Cohan Zarnoch, shares images she took of tribespeople on her travels in Tanzania, Ethiopia, Namibia and Morocco.