Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park: Black-maned Lions of the Kalahari
Red dunes, dry riverbeds and some of Africa’s most photogenic predators. How to plan a self-drive trip to the Kgalagadi.
Africa safaris
Hluhluwe-iMfolozi and iSimangaliso: Rhinos and Wetlands
Africa’s oldest proclaimed reserve saved the white rhino from extinction, and next door lies a World Heritage wetland of hippos, turtles and whales.
Madikwe and Pilanesberg: Malaria-free Safaris in South Africa
You can see the Big Five without taking malaria tablets. The best malaria-free reserves in South Africa, and how to choose between them.
Sabi Sands vs Kruger: Private Reserve or National Park?
Kruger and the private Sabi Sand reserve share the same wildlife but offer very different safaris. A clear comparison of cost, sightings and style.
Nyungwe Forest: Chimpanzees, Colobus and the Canopy Walk
Rwanda’s ancient montane rainforest offers chimpanzees, colobus troops hundreds strong and a canopy walk high above the valleys.
Akagera National Park: Rwanda’s Big Five Comeback
Akagera has gone from near-collapse to a Big Five park in little more than a decade. How to add a savanna safari to your Rwanda gorilla trip.
Murchison Falls National Park Guide
Uganda’s largest national park is where the Nile explodes through a narrow gorge. Boat trips, shoebills, giraffes and rhinos on the way.
Queen Elizabeth National Park: Tree-climbing Lions and the Kazinga Channel
Uganda’s most popular savanna park combines tree-climbing lions, a hippo-filled channel and chimpanzees in a hidden gorge. How to plan your visit.
Kibale Forest Chimpanzee Trekking Guide
Kibale Forest has one of the highest densities of primates in Africa and Uganda’s best chimpanzee trekking. How permits work and how to plan your visit.
Volcanoes National Park: Gorillas and Golden Monkeys
Just a few hours from Kigali, Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park offers mountain gorillas, golden monkeys and the legacy of Dian Fossey. Everything you need to plan a visit.