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.

Nothing prepares you for the impact of Africa.

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GUIDING LIGHT • A place to share our experiences

WHAT AFRICA MEANS TO YOU • We love to hear how your relationship with Africa developed, and why you keep returning. Here’s more of your stories. Thank you for sharing.

CATERING FOR CHANGE • At lodges across Africa, time will have been spent during lockdown perfecting new recipes preparing for the return of guests. In Zambia’s South Luangwa, Flatdogs Camp has earned repute for its unique a la carte menu, and its senior chefs have been adapting their offering. We caught up with them in camp.

TALKING IN TONGS • The mysterious alchemy of the South African barbecue

BOOKS • Something to settle down with to feed your fascination

Recent releases • If you’re looking for something new to read

RECIPE BOOKS • Inspiration for your next meal…

RECONNECTING TO OUR PLANET • Ahead of the launch of their new book, photographers Jonathan and Angela Scott reflect on our need to restore our relationship with nature

TREAD BRIGHTLY • As the world starts opening up again, how should we turn up in it?

KEEPING IT REAL HOW TO WRITE ABOUT WILDLIFE

REDEFINING THE BIG 5

THE BIGGER PICTURE • Why did the term need to be reframed, and how was it done?

THE NEW BIG 5 • Unlike the old ‘Big 5’, which was restricted to Africa, the New Big 5 hoped to celebrate global wildlife, and was opened up to international species such as wolves, polar bears, pangolins, jaguars, tigers, snow leopards, koalas and orangutans. The final nominations feature three African animals – including one not previously on the list. Here we meet our New Big 5, and on the following pages leading conservationists discuss the African animals included, plus we get tips from expert photographers to help you capture better images on your next safari.

IN PRAISE OF ELEPHANTS

PHOTOGRAPHING ELEPHANTS

CELEBRATING GORILLAS

PHOTOGRAPHING GORILLAS

IN AWE OF LIONS

PHOTOGRAPHING LIONS

THE WIDER ANGLE

A breath of fresh air • Much is happening in Rwanda that should catch every nature lover’s attention. With the mountain gorillas and the rejuvenated Akagera, the country already offers an excellent wildlife experience. And in the southwest is a little-known park with big appeal that should be on every itinerary

nature’s embrace • Moments to savour

future-proofing nyungwe • The plan to protect and develop the park

MAKE YOURSELF AT HOME • If you’re keen for a change of scene after so long under lockdown, why not set up camp for an extended period on Kenya’s coast? There’s a host of excellent, affordable long-stay options that will give you a taste of beach life and a good restorative boost.

MULI BWANJE? • All visitors to Malawi quickly become familiar with this cheerful greeting. For Kelly White, it has accompanied him on many visits during his enduring 26-year relationship with the country. So what keeps him going back?

A GUIDE’S TALE

WHY MALAWI?

“Scenes so lovely must have been gazed upon by angles in their flight”

mosi-oa-tunya • How does it really feel to stand before ‘the smoke that thunders’? Does nature have the power to inspire us?

view finder • Why only see the alls from the rainforest? Try these activities for a different perspective

my victoria falls • What does the Falls mean...