Safaris
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.
By Lisa Grainger
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.
By Jesse Ashlock
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.
By Todd Plummer
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.
By Alex Postman
The Joy of a Secret Wedding in the South African Bush
We skipped the traditional wedding ceremony for an adventure-filled trip for two.
By Emma Pearson
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.
By Adam H. Graham
Travel Firsts: A Tanzanian Safari With My Toddler in Tow
It was as wild as you’d imagine. But was it worth it?
By Ashlea Halpern
Lewis Hamilton on Sitting (Very) Still With Mountain Gorillas
The Formula One racing driver looks back on a life-altering journey through Africa.
By Arati Menon
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.
By Juliet Kinsman
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.
By Scott Bay
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.
By Sophie Morgan
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.
By Luke Abrahams
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.
By Scott Bay
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.
By Mary Holland
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.
By Stephanie Vermillion
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.
By Matt Ortile
Top 20 Resorts in Africa: Readers’ Choice Awards 2022
Condé Nast Traveler readers rate their top resorts and safari camps in Africa outside of East Africa and South Africa.
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.
By Jackie Caradonio
The Best New Hotels in Australia and Asia: 2023 Hot List
The most exciting new openings in travel, from the fresh-faced hotels we’d plan a trip around to boundary-pushing dining, museums, and more.
By CNT Editors