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A woman sits in a mokoro in Botswana.

Jun 23, 20269 min read

3 Unique Safari Experiences in Africa (Beyond the Big Five)

The Blue Train traveling from Cape Town to Pretoria, South Africa. Michael Heffernan/Lonely Planet

Mar 3, 20269 min read

5 of the Best Train Journeys in Africa

Jan 5, 20268 min read

7 Dream Trips to Take in Africa in 2026

A male lion, with a mane that turns from gold to black as it meets his body, lies down in grassland.

Jan 5, 202619 min read

Where to Go for a First-Time Safari in Africa

Tipping is big in Africa – here's what you need to know, whether you're going to a restaurant or spotting elephants with a guide. Ger Metselaar / Shutterstock

Sep 27, 20243 min read

The Ultimate Guide to Tipping in Africa

Spotting majestic African elephants in the wild is something you’ll never forget © David Fettes / Getty Images

Apr 25, 20247 min read

All You Need to Know About African Elephants – and Where to Spot Them in the Wild

Design details at Bisate Lodge in Volcanoes National Park are a celebration of Rwandan culture and the surrounding landscape © Wilderness

Jan 12, 202310 min read

How African Safari Lodges Are Putting Local Creativity Front and Center

Observing the social aspect of lions' lives is one of the most memorable elements of an encounter with the species. Thomas Retterath / Getty Images

Sep 8, 20228 min read

The Lions of Africa: Expert Advice on How to See Them on Your Next Safari

A large black rhino making its way across the parched grasses of Etosha National Park in Namibia. Manuel ROMARIS / Getty Images

Aug 16, 20226 min read

Safari Animals: The Story of Rhinos and the Best Places to See Them in 2022

Joyful woman with outstretched arms feeding pigeons before the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel in Paris

Dec 24, 20207 min read

10 Good News Stories That Lifted Our Spirits in 2020

Lake Crescent, Washington, Olympic Peninsula, USA, PNW 10.

Nov 24, 20205 min read

Visit Every Color of the Rainbow with These Vibrant Destinations

A female elephant approaching a stream in the Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

Sep 11, 20202 min read

This website aims to find the top places for wildlife spotting in Africa

The mountain lake at Refugio Frey near Bariloche, Argentina

Sep 1, 20204 min read

Where to Cool Off with an Unforgettable Wild Swim

Woman in a leather jacket reads a book while seated on sunlit stone steps beside a classical column at golden hour.

Aug 4, 202015 min read

These Books by African Authors Will Transport You from Algeria to Zimbabwe

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at a public event

Sep 5, 20191 min read

Details of Harry, Meghan and Archie's Trip to Africa Have Been Revealed

The dramatic volcanic landscapes of St Helena in the South Atlantic

Sep 4, 20156 min read

The Allure and Attractions of St Helena

A man stanging on the edge of Le Galawa Beach, Grande Comore, Comoros, Africa

Oct 18, 20136 min read

Comoros Islands: Tropical Charm Off the Beaten Path

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