Leopards don't come out on cue, and neither does any other African wildlife. But on safari, there are always surprises and elements of danger, enough to satisfy a sense of adventure and curiosity and ...

I am a freelance writer and live in the Great Rift Valley of Kenya on the shores of Lake Naivasha. I grew up in South Africa and have had the privilege of travelling extensively in sub–Saharan Africa.

The first time you see a zebra in the African wild, you shriek like (insert favorite celebrity here) just unexpectedly showed up at your party. “Eek! It’s a zebra!” you all begin shouting at once from ...

Despite challenges brought on by the pandemic, the tourism offering in Africa continues to expand, especially in the safari sector. A whole herd of new camps, lodges and remote retreats have recently ...

From the first waft of dewy morning air to the gentle owl hoots that drift into camp after dark, there’s a satisfying natural rhythm to a day on safari in Africa. Even if you’re not normally an early ...

When I imagined our first family safari, our 10-month-old daughter in tow, I never pictured releasing her onto the wild red Kalahari Desert sand to join a mob of 15 meerkats. (And yes, that's the ...

Finally booking your dream safari in Africa? A trip to Africa is at the top of many of our bucket lists, in part to encounter the beautiful wildlife and nature there. From what to wear on your daily ...

Going on a safari is high on many travelers' must-do lists. And really, who came blame them? Getting to see animals in their natural habitat, witnessing Africa's stunning landscapes, and disconnecting ...

From South Africa’s Kruger National Park to the Eden of Botswana’s Okavango Delta to the vast plains of the Serengeti, travelers are ditching lockdowns and are, instead, choosing to socially distance ...