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In Botswana, New Camps Are Bringing Guests Even Closer to Nature

This crop of understated camps in and around the Okavango Delta gives travelers a no-frills wildlife experience.

Visit Africa's Most Breathtaking Locations on a Luxury, Sustainable Safari and More

Embrace Africa’s top destinations through luxury safaris to Rwanda, Namibia, Botswana and more.

How African Bush Camps is Taking Safari Guiding to a Whole New Level

Every year, this premier Black-owned safari company closes its lodges and holds a two-week retraining program for its guides--we got to tag along.

This Tour Company Brings Travelers—and Their Glamping Gear—Closer to National Parks

Glamping experiences? Near national parks? Here's how the tour operator American Safari Camp makes it all happen.

An Expedition in the Okavango Delta Showcases Botswana's Magnificence—and Vulnerabilities

On a trans-Okavango journey, writer Alex Postman meditates on questions of conservation.

The Joy of a Secret Wedding in the South African Bush

We skipped the traditional wedding ceremony for an adventure-filled trip for two.

In Saudi Arabia, Tourism Is Being Used as a Force for Restoring Biodiversity

How nature-centric travel supports Saudi Arabia's ambitious conservation efforts—from restoring the Arabian leopard to rewilding its deserts.

Travel Firsts: A Tanzanian Safari With My Toddler in Tow

It was as wild as you’d imagine. But was it worth it?

Lewis Hamilton on Sitting (Very) Still With Mountain Gorillas

The Formula One racing driver looks back on a life-altering journey through Africa.

There’s a Word for How We’re Feeling as Travelers—and This Is It

How to travel better in a world where we all feel weighed down by solastalgia.

Sleeping Under the Stars on a Mobile Safari Through Botswana

In the wilds of Botswana, one writer gets up close to the power—and vulnerability—of its wildlife.

This Wheelchair-Accessible Safari in South Africa Should Be the Future of Adventure Travel

Ximuwu Lodge offers the first wheelchair-accessible safari in South Africa and ensures that watching wildlife is a privilege that can belong to everyone.

In Mozambique, Marine Conservation Has Helped Shape a Different Kind of Safari

The East African nation has prioritized the health of its coastline—a step that has given rise to new ways of experiencing it.

On Safari in South Africa and Botswana, Seeing Myself in My Father for the First Time

After years spent drifting apart, traveling together gave us the opportunity to rebuild.

Inside Luxury Safari Operator Singita's New Holistic Wellness Approach

On a trip to South Africa's Kruger National Park, Mary Holland experiences a feast for the senses.

No Safari Is Complete Without a Night Game Drive—Here Are 10 of the Best

From Botswana to the Amazon, when the sun sets, the action of the animal kingdom is only getting started.

The New Business Traveler: Camp Yoshi's Rashad Frazier on Making the Most of a Scouting Trip to Tanzania

We take a look at how interesting people with fascinating jobs are traveling for work right now.

Why Zambia’s Safaris Are Finally Getting Their Due

With its focus on eco-tourism efforts like bird's nest–style lodging, silent safaris, and smaller camps, Zambia may finally have its time in the safari spotlight.