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Hike up (then sleep beside) the world’s largest lava lake
Adventure awaits those willing to trek the Democratic Republic of Congo's volatile Mount Nyiragongo.
What the heck is a carbon-neutral safari anyway?
Emboo River Camp is seriously sustainable and we're obsessed.
The mysterious lives of Mafia Island’s whale sharks
Cousin to cultured Zanzibar, Mafia Island is Tanzania's smaller and lesser-known island destination. Lying some 160km to the south, it’s also the domain of ocean giants.
Explained: The A – Z of going on an African safari
From aardvark to mozzies to Zululand, we have you covered.
Mapping the Makgadikgadi motherland: a quad bike cruise to Kubu Island
People tend to call these bright white salt-scapes otherworldly, martian or moon-like but there is nowhere more African than the Makgadikgadi.
Climbing Mt. Kenya: A guide to The Mountain of God
“A sunrise on Mt. Kenya is like watching God paint.”
Klein JAN and the Kalahari: Michelin-star magic in the middle of nowhere
Africa’s first Michelin-star chef has brought the spirit of his award-winning restaurant in Nice to the opulently secluded Tswalu Kalahari.
How one rally is helping combat climate change in Senegal
The world of motorsport is shifting gears towards electric alternatives and with conservation in mind. One such race aims to combat rising sea levels and desertification.
Safari Rally: The Greatest Show on Earth
The Safari Rally was one of the most brutal and highly publicised rallies in the world. After a 19-year absence, it's coming back to Kenya this weekend.
How hot air ballooning over Sossusvlei marked the start of Namibia’s desert tourism
Floating high over the sprawling dunes of the Namib sand sea on a crisp morning is not only a bucket list adventure. It also tells the story of desert tourism.
An expert lists 6 of South Africa’s best, most wonderfully wild, walking safaris
From the Cape to Kruger, this walking safari expert selects her favourite multi-day wilderness adventures.
The life aquatic: mythbusting Botswana’s iconic mokoro
In a country dominated by the Kalahari Desert, the very different Okavango Delta has long captivated travellers to Botswana. We discover this watery world via one of its oldest traditions: riding aboard a mokoro canoe.
In Photos: venture through Uganda’s riveting Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
In 1981, 250 mountain gorillas roamed the world. That number has soared to 1060, making gorilla trekking one of Africa's greatest conservation success stories.