Dec 10, 2019 • 7 min read
Masters of stealth and of camouflage, leopards are among the most difficult animals to see on safari. Follow our guide to maximise your chances in Africa.
Nov 21, 2019 • 6 min read
The cheetah may be the planet's fastest land animal, but that hasn't helped its population. Follow our safari guide to find this hard-to-spot species.
Oct 31, 2019 • 6 min read
When it comes to planning a safari in Africa, there is one big question you need to answer before starting. Are you ready for a self-drive safari?
Oct 22, 2019 • 5 min read
If you’ve never before been on safari in Africa, you may wonder how your days will be spent. Here we run down what you can expect, from dawn to nightfall.
Jul 3, 2019 • 6 min read
From Banzai, Simba and Shenzi to Pumbaa, Timon and Zazu, the characters of The Lion King have captivated millions, both young and old, since the original…
May 17, 2019 • 6 min read
Chimpanzees may get much less hype in the travel media than endangered mountain gorillas, but tracking our closest relative through the African jungle is…
May 16, 2019 • 6 min read
Bumping across Africa in a converted lorry isn’t exactly luxurious, but overland tours provide an ideal way to visit corners of the continent that are…
Feb 27, 2018 • 6 min read
Sharing time with mountain gorillas in the wilds of Africa’s rainforests is utterly magical: nothing prepares you for their sheer beauty and brawn, those…
Dec 21, 2015 • 6 min read
Marketing brochures seem to just scream about luxury resorts on palm-fringed beaches, but East Africa’s Indian Ocean islands are as diverse as the…
Sep 16, 2010 • 3 min read
It's not often we have teenagers in the office (except for teenagers at heart), so we asked Lonely Planet work experience student Camilla Stephenson to…