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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Travel Africa

THE STORY SO FAR… • Everything's changed, yet nothing's changed

COVER STORIES • How Travel Africa has evolved, and the key issues that shaped our thinking

WHO ARE YOU? • We’re blessed to have readers all over the world, many of whom have subscribed for most of the magazine’s life. We meet four who have been with us from launch.

INDABA

CAMPFIRE • Musings about your African adventures tales

FAVOURITE • Where you like to travel places

TWIN PEAKS

ENTERING EDEN

PRACTICALITIES

GO YOUR OWN WAY • If you fancy the freedom of self-driving around Africa for a longer period of time, then owning your own vehicle could be the way to go. For the past 15 years, Graham Everett and his wife have done just that. Here’s their story…

BEDDING DOWN • Most self-drivers rely on public campsites for overnight stops. But what should you expect at these sites? Seasoned self-driver Linda Cameron shares her campsite tips

CAMPSITE ETIQUETTE:

WHERE NEXT?

ALGERIA? YOU'RE WELCOME • Mark Stratton recently returned from a visit

MOUNTAIN GORILLAS, DR CONGO, RWANDA AND UGANDA • While all three countries offer an equally rewarding experience in terms of gorilla trekking, and you're 98 per cent guaranteed to see them wherever you go, here's a few things you might want to consider when choosing your final destination:

DID SOMEONE SUGGEST CHAD? • When we asked guide Ant Kaschula to tell us why readers should visit Zakouma, Chad’s flagship national park now run by African Parks, he was actually on safari in the park…

Also in Chad:

SPOILED FOR CHOICE • Zambia received more nominations for your Bucket List than most countries, with readers citing a range of parks they would like to visit. So we asked Philip Briggs for his advice to first-time visitors

LAGOS CALLING • Subscriber Simon Pearson lives in Nigeria’s largest city…

READERS' PORTFOLIO • We asked to see some of your favourite shots, and you gave us a headache: how to choose a selection for publication from such a fantastic range of images? With limited space in these pages, we had to narrow down a collection that showed some variety and told a story. Limiting ourselves to only one per person was also frustrating, as you are talented photographers! So, we will have to share more in a later issue or in our email newsletters (sign up at travelafricamag.com). In the meantime, we hope you enjoy this gallery, and thank you to everyone who submitted the pick of their pics.

SAFARI

YOUR TOP TIPS • Advice from fellow travellers. Born from experience.

READER QUESTIONS • You asked. We answered.

TIPPING TIPS • “If ever there was a subject that makes [you] sweat under the collar and feel socially awkward it has to be gratuities,” says David Cartwright of ATI Holidays. He’s not alone. Tipping etiquette is a topic that many of you have asked us about. With that in mind, here’s a quick guide to this age-old conundrum…

SAFARI WITH CHILDREN • Keen for the next generation to experience more of the natural world, but anxious about the potential pitfalls of a family trip to Africa? Ellie Fennell outlines tips for a successful family safari.

THE EASTERN HIGHLANDS • We asked Bulawayo-based writers and guide, Paul Hubbard and Violette Kee Tui, to lead the way

DREAM LODGE • Every camp is special in its own way, and each visit...