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.

THE PROMISE

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INDABA • A place to share our experiences

THE TIES THAT BIND • More of your stories about what Africa means to you, why (and when) you fell in love with it and what keeps pulling you back. Thank you for sharing.

MY BEAUTIFUL REWARD

HUNGRY HEART • Food is an integral part of the travel experience, and some meals will always transport you back to your favourite places.

LETTER TO YOU • The wonder of travel – and the lessons it offers – is never too far away.

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THUNDER ROAD • Having self-driven 6500km through five southern African countries, Mike Breslin is well-versed in the practicalities of this sort of adventure. But what exactly is the appeal of such a trip, and what do we hope to get from it?

WAITIN’ ON A SUNNY DAY • If you’re not yet able to head out to Africa, there’s no reason why you can’t indulge your passion for the bush from home, getting better prepared in the process.

all that heaven will allow • After 18 months of being largely housebound, it is no surprise that interest in beach holidays has seldom been stronger as many of us seek the calming balm of sun, sea and sand. Few places offer a more idyllic escape than The Seychelles, which has increased its marine protection zone to 30 per cent as part of the world’s first debt conversion deal. A boon in conservation-lead projects now offer wildlife-lovers extraordinary new opportunities to experience island life like never before.

6 NEW WAYS TO EXPERIENCE SEYCHELLES

BOOK OF DREAMS • Feeling adventurous? Ready to experience once again the excitement of visiting somewhere fresh and unexpected, of heading off the usual tourist path? In a country as large and diverse as South Africa there’s no shortage of stimulating, remote places to go and things to do. But where to start? We asked some of its most seasoned travel writers to put some ideas in our heads. Perhaps there’s something here that’ll spark your wanderlust?

THE WAYFARER • South Africa is excellent road-tripping territory and there are a number of wellmarketed self-drive routes. But if you enjoy exploring at your own pace and discovering out-of-the way spots, here are five recommended journeys…

human touch • What happens behind the scenes when tourism stops abruptly? With livelihoods and conservation at risk, everyone needs to find ways to keep going and preparing for the safe return of visitors. We look at how some Namibian companies have coped during the pandemic.

GROWIN’ UP • On the 25th anniversary of the opening of Muchenje Safari Lodge, we returned to see what this quiet corner of Chobe offers today’s wildlife lover

the rising • The birth of a safari lodge

THE RIVER • Is there a better way to escape the noise and hustle of modern living than by drifting down the Zambezi, with the sound of your paddle in the water and birdsong in the air?

SPIRIT OF THE NIGHT • On multi-day canoe trips, you’ll find a spot to set up camp each evening. Overnight camping here is an experience like few others. Mike Unwin recalls one particularly memorable evening

THE PROMISED LAND

FOLLOW THAT DREAM • Canoeing the Zambezi is one of the great adventures, providing close encounters with wildlife along the river banks, and fantastic resident birdlife, with summer migrants present between October and March. There are several ways to enjoy the experience, depending on how long you want to spend on...