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.

THREE SPIRIT

Karibu

GREEN SAFARIS • Eco-motivated safaris mean more luxury for travellers

INDABA • A place to share our experiences

ART FOR WELLNESS • Get creative with your love for wildlife

Legacy • Zimbabwean artist aiming to make a big impact

Remembering TONY FITZJOHN OBE • Brian Jackman pays tribute to one of Africa’s greatest wildlife conservationists, who died in May this year aged 76, after a prolonged fight against a malignant brain tumour.

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.

THROUGH MY EYES: JOURNEY OF A WILDLIFE VETERINARIAN

THE SOUL OF SAFARI • People are elemental to the safari experience, and it is no surprise many of us quickly develop relationships with our host staff. Leading Botswana operator Desert & Delta Safaris has celebrated this in a new book telling its story

EDEN A wildlife lover’s guide to Tanzania • Nearly twice the size of Spain and with parks and reserves covering 38 per cent of its land, Tanzania is probably the greatest all-round wildlife destination in Africa — arguably the world. For safari-lovers, the prospect of a visit is mouth-watering, but with such an appealing variety of attractions, the choice of where to go can be overwhelming. Never fear: perhaps our tour of the country will help you to plan your next adventure.

A mighty RIFT

NORTHERN EXPOSURE

Extra time: NGORONGORO HIGHLANDS

SOUTH AND CENTRAL

THE WILD WEST

BESIDE THE SEASIDE

Extra time: RAS KUTANI

THE HUMAN FACTOR

Park PLANNING • A brief overview of the logistical practicalities

Getting AROUND

aim high • Most visitors to Kenya are drawn to its sweeping safarilands, but why confine yourself to the open plains? Take your visit to new heights by exploring Mount Kenya, to enjoy its variety of habitats, dramatic landscapes… and the silence. Its lure is strong, and exploring it is intoxicating.

Wild walks • If you like a good foot safari, Kenya has plenty of options. Here’s a selection of the best multi-day adventures

REVIVAL • How do you breathe new life into a park that’s been under considerable pressure, building a viable, thriving wildlife reserve in the process? With Akagera, Rwanda’s safari experience is taking on a diverse maturity, and the benefits are far-reaching.

golden ticket • Each time you revisit an old haunt, it is interesting to note how it has changed. And when the gap is fifty years, it is all the more pronounced.

CHARACTER SKETCH • Africans are extraordinarily creative, and this is particularly noticeable in South Africa. It is worth taking time to investigate and appreciate this artistic space whenever you get an opportunity. It will give you an enduring sense of the energy of the people at the heart of the nation — and you will meet some memorable folks along the way.

LET’S DISCOVER ZAMBIA • Zambia is full of big hitters — from the Victoria Falls to South Luangwa, Kafue and the more remote Lake Bangweulu. Here’s 11 highlights…

PLAIN TRUTH • In remote western Zambia lies one of Africa’s most alluring and less-known parks, well worth making the effort to visit. Here’s why.

RHAPSODY IN BLUE • Safaris often conjure thoughts of endless grasslands, dusty trails and narrow waterways, but in the...