Going it alone

Road less travelled

I have borrowed these pearls of wisdom from one of

Starlight

Many have written about the majesty of an African sky

Up in the air

“It’s the Cadillac of aviation,” says Will Craig, proud owner

Taking the helm

Laura Griffith-Jones speaks to Chris Mears, the new Chief Operating Officer of the African Travel & Tourism Association (Atta), and hears about his plans in the role

CALENDAR

WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS QUARTER

8 Beach and bush boltholes

A safari can be a sensory feast, with the heat,

Tree of life

Gregory Hutton travels to northern Ghana to discover the nutritious qualities of the baobab fruit and the transformative effect a sustainable supply chain is having on local rural communities

Taste of the Seychelles

The delectable food on this archipelago is in itself a draw. Anna Vujicic reveals what to expect on your plate in this Indian Ocean idyll

Green credentials

2017 has been declared the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development by the United Nations. Graham Boynton reports on what this means for Africa

Art & design

Emily Lamb spoke to Olivia Rook about her love affair with Africa

Twilight

Travel Africa reader Mike Nunan describes the sights, sounds and emotions that arise as the sun sets in Africa

Wedding day

Mike Brogden shares his experience of attending a marriage in Botswana

The hunt

“Metres outside of Rekero Camp in the Masai Mara, I

Book Club

READING THAT’S WORTH SHARING

Something’s fishy

Understanding and protecting our natural heritage

Follow the herd

The mass migration of wildebeest across the East African savannah is routinely described as the ‘greatest wildlife show on earth’. But how much do we know about the animal that plays the leading role? Mike Unwin fills us in on the what, why and wherefore of the wildebeest

Fit for purpose

A blue wildebeest is perfectly adapted for life as a sociable grazing animal that must travel great distances in open country and avoid the attentions of predators. Here’s how:

A wild life

Africa’s top guides share their love for the bush

Fight for elephants continues in Uganda

In late February, Uganda Wildlife Authority and Uganda Police raided

Vulnerable giraffe

WHILE MORE THAN 160,000 giraffes roamed Africa in 1985, 2015

Good, bad and even ugly

Peter Borchert discusses the pros and cons of voluntourism in Africa

Limalimo Lodge welcomes first guests

Nestled high in Ethiopia’s Simien Mountains, the high-end Limalimo Lodge

Using cattle as a conservation tool

In Uganda, as elsewhere in Africa, conflict between wildlife and

AWF on the cutting edge

AWF IS INCREASINGLY applying technology to make conservation more effective

Nkwichi Lodge, Mozambique

One of Africa’s best-kept secrets can be found on the

Are you Africa's Photographer of the Year?

Tongole Wilderness Lodge came out on top in the 2017

Mrs Painting comes to the UK

British artist Sophie Walbeoffe is hosting a solo art exhibition

Ask the trade

Your questions answered by those who really know

The Trade View

What role does the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) play in the modern day?

Is Algeria safe?

Our safety expert Daniel Wheeler gives us the lowdown on this North African country

What to pack for mountain climbing

EDITOR’S PICK Whatever the medical issue, Mother Brown’s Travel Well

The inside track on... Arusha

Located on the fertile southern side of Mount Meru in

A leopard’s descent

“I was absolutely amazed that such a huge cat was

The Luangwa Valley unveiled

This is Travel Africa’s guide to everything you need to know about planning your trip to one of Africa’s finest wildlife regions - when to go, what to do and where to stay.

Taking responsibilty

The tourist dollar can have a huge positive impact on local communities. Emma Gregg discovers how tour operators and lodges are giving back to the Warm Heart of Africa — and how you can, too

Walking in the wild

Rose Gamble relays her experience of walking in the remote Gonarezhou National Park, one of southern Africa’s great untramelled reserves

Tricks of the trade

Iain Wallace visits Deception Valley in the wild and immense Central Kalahari Game Reserve, and learns survival skills from Bushman trackers

Secret South Africa

There’s a lot more to this diverse country than Kruger National Park. Philip Briggs unveils the country’s top 10 hidden highlights for the wildlife lover

Isolated Isalo

Following a journey to Madagascar's Parc National de l’Isalo, famous for its canyons filled with lush greenery and lagoons, Anthony Ham describes the region’s unique scenery and wildlife

Adrenaline rush

The adventure capital of East Africa has much to offer the intrepid traveller — from bungee jumping and quadbiking to whitewater rafting and kayaking. Lizzie Williams reviews the best activities

Beyond the migration

On a journey to the north of Serengeti National Park, Laura Griffith-Jones discovers that you don’t have to focus on the river crossings during the Great Migration to have some exceptional wildlife encounters

Kenya with teens

Watamu is a great place to take your children on an educational family holiday. Linda Markovina recounts her time there, as well as recommending some other key spots along the coast

Crossing the continent

Adventurer and former Turks & Caicos athlete Mario Rigby is part way through a land and water expedition from Cape Town to Cairo. Olivia Rook caught up with him to discover more about his ‘light’ interrogation and why cows have been his biggest wildlife threat

The great railway bazaar

Looking for an authentic West African adventure? Travelling on the Mauritania Railway, which connects the port of Nouâdhibou with the mining town of Zouérat, is a journey you’ll never forget. Words and photographs by Mykolas Juodele

Lost treasures

Trevor Jenner returns after several years to the ancient monuments of Axum, a testimony to a once-great kingdom, and lists the country’s other captivating historical sites

Mellow yellow

This stunning portfolio of photographs portrays southern Morocco’s saffron industry. Words and photographs by Chris Griffiths

A whole world in one place

Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife looks after a staggering 120-plus protected areas in the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa, providing conservation management and ecotourism to help preserve this unique area and its wildlife for generations to come. From the waterways of iSimangaliso Wetland Park to the mountains of Maloti-Drakensberg Park, with a host of game reserves in-between, there is truly something for everyone

The inside track on... where to stay

So now you’ve arrived, where do you stay? Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife provides a variety of accommodation to suit all budgets; while most areas are easily accessible for self-drivers, walkers or those wanting a guided safari

Discover… Maloti-Drakensberg Park

Stretching 200km long and almost 3500m high, the Maloti-Drakensberg Park is an area of great natural and cultural significance, providing endless attractions for outdoors enthusiasts of all persuasions

Discover... Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park

Excellent value for self-drivers and self-caterers, Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park is the rhino capital of the world. With the rest of the Big Five also abundant, this former Zulu hunting ground is a classic safari destination

Discover... iSimangaliso Wetland Park

One of the most diverse parks in the world, iSimangaliso Wetland Park encompasses coral reefs, lakes, rivers, forests and stunning beaches, as well as being home to a plethora of wildlife

9 of the best activities in KwaZulu-Natal

You are never short of something to do in Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife territory. Here’s a few easy-to-access ideas