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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Storytellers • Over 25 years a great many writers and photographers have shared their adventures and insights with you, and many will have become familiar names to our regular readers. But who are the people behind the words? We asked some of our longest-standing contributors what Africa means to them.

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INDABA • A place to share our experiences

THE GREATEST PHOTOGRAPHIC DESTINATION? • We asked top wildlife photographer Lou Coetzer

Origins of UBUNTU

Seashells IN THE SAHARA • Some trips leave an indelible mark on you, says Matt Phillips

Letter to ELLA • There’s no doubt that Africa is a most captivating playground for inquisitive youngsters. Looking forward to sharing her love of Africa with her newborn daughter, Laura Birtles penned her a note

THE write WAY • Travelling in Africa serves up plenty of experiences for aspiring writers, whether you’re thinking about penning an article or book, keeping a journal for personal reflection or crafting aspiring posts to share on social media. We asked top travel writer and former editor William Gray to share some suggestions for how to improve your own story-telling.

African READING LIST • David Bristow is an environmental scientist, tour guide and author based in Cape Town. His recommended reading list, with books published over eighty years, will offer a fascinating insight to the continent and those who have been shaped by her.

A story like the wind • LAURENS VAN DER POST

The pace of AFRICA • Mark Eveleigh reflects on the way the continent forces you to slow down

TOUGHER than the rest • This is no ordinary quickfire quiz. Smash this and your knowledge of Africa is pretty darn impressive. Asking the questions is Adam Jacot de Boinod

The gift of Africa • If you know someone who loves Africa or who shows an interest in visiting, why not treat them to a subscription to Travel Africa, and have the world’s most exciting continent delivered to them four times a year? Give them an extra treat by choosing one of our gift packs, which will include some back issues.

Africa’s FOOTHOLD OVER ME • They say you never visit Africa just once; that it quickly gets into your soul and draws you back, time and again. What is that, and why is it so alluring? Each of us will have our own reasons. For William Gray, who has been travelling to Africa regularly for over three decades, there’s something magical that happens on a good walk…

For the love of RHINOS • The endangered pachyderms have provided a constant thread through Sue Watt’s travels around Africa. Witnessing a new, pioneering relocation project in Zimbabwe, she reflects on her enduring fascination for the animals

PARADISE REBUILT • Across the globe, areas that have felt the impact of human habitation are being reclaimed for nature. There is evidence that rewilding boosts a natural rebirth remarkably quickly. Mike Unwin has visited many such projects, so was intrigued to investigate an initiative on a tiny tropical island in the middle of the Indian Ocean. It was a tough assignment, but someone had to do it.

THE LURE OF THE UNBEATEN PATH • There is much to be gained by venturing into seldom-visited regions, advises Mark Stratton

game captures • With almost a quarter of a century’s experience photographing wildlife across Africa, Steve and Ann Toon share their hard-won tips for capturing memorable pictures on safari,...