Travel Africa

The only international magazine dedicated to exploring Africa's diverse attractions, national parks, wildlife, culture and history. Travel Africa draws on some of the world's top photographers, writers and experts to create an inspiring and practical resource for anyone interested in the world's most exciting continent.

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BEEN THERE… • How many African countries have you visited? Perhaps you have the dream to travel to all of them? We asked members of the global platform NomadMania — many of whom have visited all 193 UN countries, let alone Africa's 54 — to share their African experiences

WHAT A GUY • It's a challenge to drive the length of Africa, but doing it with Parkinsons is particularly impressive. Graeme Green asks Guy Deacon about his remarkable journey

CARRY ON CAMPING • On a self-drive trip in South Africa, Mark Eveleigh finds himself in the company of long-term campers, pretty much setting up home in the bush. It's a pretty impressive — and quirky — business, he realises

TAKING THE RISK • Hilary Bradt MBE's pioneering trek across Africa in the 1970s resulted in the first guide book to the continent, inspiring thousands to visit and establishing Bradt as a reputable travel publisher. On the 50th anniversary of Bradt Guides, she has written an intriguing book recounting her early adventures in South America and Africa. We caught up with her ahead of the book's launch.

DREAM BIG!

Reach for the STARS • Although summiting Kilimanjaro doesn't require any technical climbing ability, it is by no means a walk in the park. But, while the rewards of a climb (whether you reach the top or not) are clear, what does an ascent really feel like? Mountain guide Sarah Kingdom gives a no-holds-barred account

Getting into the HABITAT • Take the focus off reaching the top: pause and look around you as you climb – the journey is every much as enjoyable as the destination. Henry Stedman explains

CHOOSING YOUR ROUTE • Which way should you go? Sarah Kingdom outlines the options

Kili BY NUMBERS

BE PREPARED • What you need to know before you go.

How to have an ETHICAL TREK • Preserving the mountain for generations to come is imperative. Henry Stedman looks at the key conservation concerns of litter, porter welfare and shrinking glaciers — and what to look for when booking your trip

Slow and steady WINS THE RACE • Gavin Bate of Adventure Alternative explains why opting for a longer climb will increase your chances of reaching the top

KIT LIST • Get started on your packing with this list from Tanzania Horizon Safaris

WHAT IF THE SUMMIT IS NOT FOR YOU? • If reaching the top of Kili is not your priority, how else can you enjoy the Kili experience?

DAY HIKES ON THE MOUNTAIN • It is becoming more and more popular to do activities around the Kilimanjaro region, not just to head to the summit, says Roheel Shah of Shah Tours and Travel

FOR THE MORE ADVENTUROUS…

ITINERARIES • Here's three sample itineraries to give you an idea of how to make the most of Kilimanjaro and its surrounding areas, whether you wish to climb or not

Your EXPERIENCES • Readers share their advice and encouragement

A WOMAN'S TOUCH • To celebrate her 30th birthday, Californian Nicole Jurasky-Marko set out to do something special: climb Kilimanjaro as part of an all-women group with WHOA Travel. Now she works for them. Ellen Pashley finds out more

Get a taste for NAIROBI • Don't be in a rush to go on safari, says Nairobi local Peter Muiruri — take some time to enjoy what Kenya's capital has to offer first, including its appetising array of restaurants and cafes

PHOTOGRAPHING A HUNT • Patience, persistence, behavioural knowledge and...