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Everything you need for your first safari—or your tenth.

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Lewis Hamilton on Sitting (Very) Still With Mountain Gorillas

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

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.
Safari

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.
Adventure

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.

Tips & Advice

Safari

Why Your First Safari Should Be in Botswana

Especially if it's your only safari.
Safari

How to Safari in South Africa

South Africa offers everything you're looking for in a first-time safari, but planning can still get overwhelming. We've got you covered.
Safari

How to Visit Rwanda in a Week

Wildlife is thriving in Rwanda's national parks.
Safari

The Ultimate Safari: Seeing the Great Migration in Kenya and Tanzania

The iconic phenomenon sees 1.5 million wildebeest sweep through East Africa on an annual, 1,200-mile cycle.

African Safari Inspiration

Safari

5 Safari-to-Beach Trips to Book

The only thing more important than the safari is where you'll unwind when it's over.
Safari

In the Okavango Delta, Horseback Safaris Offer a Whole New Perspective

Gallop alongside giraffes, warthogs, and more on a riding safari in Botswana's Okavango Delta. 
Safari

We Went on a Meerkat Safari and Loved It

They say dynamite comes in small packages, and for meerkats this certainly rings true.
Safari

A Multi-Day Walking Safari Is the Best Way to See Kenya's Wildlife

It's also a more sustainable model that benefits animals and locals alike.

Safaris Around the World

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How to Go On a Canadian Safari

If you journey to the further reaches of British Columbia, Manitoba, and the Yukon you’ll be surrounded by grizzly and polars bears, whales, moose, and caribou. 
Safari

8 Best Places to See Wildlife in the U.S.

There won't be any lions, but the U.S. has some pretty mighty wildlife of its own.
Safari

The Ultimate Arctic Expedition

Anthony Doerr traveled to the top of the world in search of the ultimate getaway. In the frozen wonderland of the Canadian Arctic, he camped on a four-foot-thick sheet of ice, jumped over frigid waters, and tracked the mythic narwhal.
Safari

Seeking a Different Kind of 'Big Five' on a Jet Ski Safari

What is a Jet Ski safari, exactly? On a trip to Langkawi, Malaysia, we hit the throttle to find out and met up with monkeys, eagles, dolphins, and the hidden sides of mysterious islands.

Safari Gear

Shopping

African Safari 101: What to Pack (And What to Leave Behind)

For starters? Bring earth-toned clothing, bug spray, and good binoculars.
Couples Travel

11 Gifts for Newlyweds Going on a Safari Honeymoon

All the neutrals they probably forgot to register for in the excitement of honeymoon-planning. 
National Parks

The Best Plus-Size Outdoor Gear for Women

From leggings to climbing harnesses.
Shopping

The Most Comfortable Brands to Wear on a Long-Haul Flight

From cozy cashmere to semi-professional sweats.
Shopping

The Best Safari Luggage

You'll need to leave your smart suitcase at home.
Safari

What to Pack for a Safari

Getting it right is harder than you think.
Shopping

6 Accessories to Turn Your Phone Into the Ultimate Travel Camera

These accessories will truly make your smartphone compete with “real” cameras.

Safari Lodges

Safari

The Best New Safari Camps and Lodges

Whether because of where they opened (parks you've never heard of, former no-go countries) or why (a fierce commitment to community and conservation), this year's best camps and lodges are changing the safari landscape.

Our Favorite Safari Lodges

  • Xigera Safari Lodge

    $$$ | Botswana, Okavango Delta, Moremi Game Reserve
    A swish and sustainable living gallery in the remote Moremi Game Reserve.
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  • Wilderness Vumbura Plains

    $$$ | Botswana, Okavango Delta, Lechomos
    A contemporary retreat perched on decks over the floodplain from which to watch the ebb and flow of life on the Okavango Delta.
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  • Singita Sasakwa Lodge

    $$$ | Tanzania, Grumeti,
    This collection of camps within one vast private reserve gives you a front-row seat to the migration.
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  • andBeyond Phinda Private Game Reserve

    $$$ | South Africa, Phinda Private Game Reserve,
    Six lodges, one 70,000-acre reserve in eastern South Africa, where you have incredible access to the Big Five and their babies.
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  • Singita Sabora Tented Camp

    $$$ | Tanzania, Grumeti Game Reserve,
    Singita’s newest property is the apex of safari under canvas.
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  • Wilderness Safaris Abu Camp

    Botswana, Okavango Delta,
    An elephant sanctuary from Wilderness Safaris that has luxury perks like star-gazing beds and private decks with lagoon views.

  • Angama Safari Camp

    $$$ | Kenya, Maasai Mara, Ngiro-are Road
    This nomadic tented camp from Kenya’s design-centric Angama Mara is its access to nature in a year when that felt more vital than ever.
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  • Mfuwe Lodge, The Bushcamp Company

    $$$ | Zambia, South Luangwa National Park,
    Readers Choice Awards
Inspiration

A Local’s Guide to Botswana

Safari guide Florence Kagiso on the staggering beauty of her home country.
Women Who Travel

Kenya’s First Female Hot Air Balloon Pilot on Wildlife Encounters and Guiding Celebs

Based in Masai Mara National Reserve, Captain Joyce Beckwith shares her story. 
Safari

Amangiri's Safari-Style Camp in Utah Is the Escape We Need

With travelers focusing on the domestic and the remote, luxury brand Aman has picked a perfect time to launch its first tented camp, in the wilds of Utah.
Safari

With Safari Tourism on Hold, Locals and Animals Are at Risk

Here's how you can help from home. 
Safari

I’m a Safari Guide—And Coronavirus Will Change the Future of Safaris

The closing of camps impacts more than just the guides—it’ll change animal behavior and attract poachers, too.
Safari

From Eco-Resorts to Safari Lodges, These Hotels Are All About Sustainability

These four properties reflect and give back to the destinations they showcase.
Family Travel

I Deserve This: Saving For An Epic Family Trip That May Not Happen for Years

In our new column, I Deserve This, writer and former Condé Nast Traveler editor Candice Rainey explains why she can't get a safari in Africa out of her head.
Safari

A Slow Safari Along Zimbabwe’s Back Roads

Zimbabwe is nature in the raw, a place where big-game spotters get up close to some of the most endangered species in Africa. 
Safari

The Complete Guide to Safari

Whether it's your first or fifth African safari, or you'd rather take a trip closer to home, make this your go-to guide for all your safari questions.
Safari

4 South African Safari Destinations You Can Get to from Cape Town

The Big Five are only a short drive away.
National Parks

Why Kigali, Rwanda, Should Be More Than a Layover Before Your Gorilla Safari

We know you're there to visit Volcanoes National Park—but be sure to tack on a few days to explore this cultural hub.
Safari

Asilia Namiri Plains Review: First In

Asilia rebuilds an eco-chic safari camp in its own corner of the Serengeti.
Safari

How Sustainable Design Is Changing Hotels, Cruises, and Even Safaris

Goodbye eco-lodging and hello modern sustainability, where good design meets earth-friendly aesthetics.
Safari

A First Look at Jao, Botswana's Game-Changing Safari Lodge

A redesigned camp in one of the world's best wildlife destinations.
Safari

How to Spot a Tiger in the Wild: Tips and Tales from Actual Animal Trackers

A quick education on tracking everything from rhinos to leopards by the safari guides who know it best.
Destinations

20 Best Restaurants in Seattle

Where to eat when you're in the Emerald City.
Islands & Beaches

The Best Caribbean Islands to Visit in 2024

Dreaming of an island escape? From Barbados to Saint Lucia, there's a perfect island for every traveler.
Air Travel

UK Airports May No Longer Require Travelers to Show Their Passports

A number of countries, including Australia and Singapore, are replacing physical passport checks with facial recognition, and it looks like the UK is next.
Inspiration

The Best Places to Travel in March

Whether you’re ready to hit the slopes or flee to warmer climes. 

The Best Points and Miles Travel Deals in January 2024

This month, there are credit card points transfer bonuses, discounted award tickets, and status matches galore.

The Best Beach Detours From Orlando

These stretches of sand within three hours of the city don't require a second vacation.

The World's Most On-Time Airports

Several US options ranked among the top 10 most punctual airports for the past year.

The Woman Chefs Taking Bahraini Flavors to the World

Bahraini food is having a moment, driven by a pioneering band of woman chefs.

How to Get Free Entry to US National Parks in 2024

All the tips and tricks for getting into national parks and state parks without opening your wallet.