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Meeting the challenge head on

Kenya is one of Africa’s foremost destinations, yet it faces big challenges. Richard Trillo talks to Dr Betty Radier, the new Chief Executive of Kenya Tourism, to find out more.

Running wild

Athletes and amateurs alike are helping to save the environment and support local communities by taking part in marathons around the continent. Henry Bevan gives us the lowdown on 10 physical contests to tackle on your next African adventure

Taking it to the next level

Graham Boynton reports on the rise of experiential travel

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Africa at home

Top tables

Cape Town is world-famous for its culinary scene, and the upmarket southern suburb of the Constantia Valley is no different. Laura Griffith-Jones reveals her pick of the best places to eat and drink to suit every palate and pocket

Scoping out the options

Binoculars and telescopes can hugely enhance your safari experience as they make focusing on faraway animals easier. But which one is more useful? With the help of Swarovski Optik, Henry Bevan outlines the differences between the two, before explaining the mysterious practice of digiscoping

Wilderness untamed

Safari addict and conservationist Kenneth Coe has a wild time at Chad’s Zakouma National Park

Someone in Africa Loves You

The tall blonde girl didn’t come to East Africa on

Featured book: A Cheetah’s Tale

In this extract from her new book, A Cheetah’s Tale, Her Royal Highness Princess Michael of Kent discusses how she learned to ‘read’ the calls of Tess, an orphaned cheetah cub

6 of the best books about Botswana

Mike Brogden of Botswana Cultural Holidays recommends some great reads about this southern African country

Portfolio: Caught on camera

From bats to dabchicks, here is our pick of the most captivating winning shots from Nature’s Best Photography Africa Awards 2017

Keeping track of cheetah

Nick Dall sets out in South Africa’s Mountain Zebra National Park to search for the world’s fastest feline, and learn about its behaviour and interaction with its cousin the lion

Botswana on a budget

In search of a more affordable option in this notoriously expensive wildlife destination, Sarah Gilbert joins a group mobile camping safari

48 Hours in Windhoek

Resident Annabelle Venter gets under the skin of the Namibian capital, exploring its architecture, gardens, museums, restaurants, cafés, bars and shops

10 spots for Birders

For a relatively small country, Malawi harbours some impressive avian riches. Dominic Couzens reveals the best places to go

A wildlife lover’s Zambia

From bat swarms and birding bonanzas to leopard encounters and little-known migrations, William Gray presents a guide to Zambia’s definitive, spine-tingling experiences

Why you should visit Zimbabwe now

Our publisher, Craig Rix, urges readers to visit his homeland sooner rather than later, to capture the atmosphere and help boost the country’s development

Perspectives

So how do Zimbabweans feel about the changes in their country, and why do they feel it is important you make a trip there top of your agenda this year? We asked a selection of people associated with tourism for their opinion.

Zimbabwe highlights

Fans of Zimbabwe are quick to point out that the country packs a diverse range of attractions into a relatively small country (by African standards). Here’s a selection of the more popular places worth including on an itinerary.

Walking the Zambezi

Chaz Powell’s ambition was to walk the length of the Zambezi in a single trip. He tells Olivia Rook why he chose this great river and relays some of the challenges he encountered en route

Unusual places to stay

Lodges and tented camps have their own appeal but they’re not the only option. We put our heads together to collate a list of some of Africa’s most unconventional boltholes. Compiled by Henry Bevan

Sweet Salone

Given its history, Sierra Leone might not be on everybody’s bucket list. But when Sue Watt travels there, she discovers potential and optimism in this West African country. Photographs by Will Whitford

Back to Ikland

Mount Morungole is an island in the sky, hovering far above the plains and valleys of northern Uganda’s Kidepo Valley National Park. Mark Eveleigh treks into the highland home of the mysterious Ik tribe and discovers the truth about the community that was once portrayed as the world’s nastiest people

Exploding the myth

Ethiopia expert Trevor Jenner reveals why we should reconsider our misconceptions about this land of astonishing natural beauty, ethnic diversity and cultural riches

Kenya's Rift Valley Lakes

A destination on a page, by Philip Briggs, with photographs by Ariadne Van Zandbergen

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Conservation heroes

Rian Labuschagne, Brighton Kumchedwa, Solomon Chidunuka

AWF bulletin - What lies ahead for the rhino?

A future for rhino: this iconic species has been poached for years. Now is the time to save it from extinction

Under the hammer

There has been much controversy surrounding the legalisation of the rhino horn trade in South Africa. Adam Cruise discusses the reasons for and against this seemingly reckless move

Making a splash

Say ‘African mammal’ and most people will immediately envisage elephants, lions and other celebrated beasts on terra firma. But the oceanic waters that wash the continent’s shores are also home to many marine species, including an impressive selection of whales and dolphins, many of which are easier to see than you might think. Mike Unwin reports

Sis of the best whale-watching hotspots

The following are six prime locations in Africa for whale watching. There are many others.

Fit for purpose

Whales evolved about 49 million years ago from land-living ungulates, with their closest relative today being the hippopotamus. Like all mammals, they suckle their young on milk and must breathe air regularly. Their bodies exhibit a unique set of adaptations for their entirely aquatic lifestyle. This humpback whale illustrates many of them:

Northern Serengeti, Tanzania

There is a time at the end of a day on safari when the air stills...

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Kids in the bush

Anita Powell, of Small World Marketing, reassures parents that a South African safari is a good choice for their children

Should I bother with antimalarials?

Ben West takes a look at how important these drugs are, and the best ones to take

Parting shot

The images that never leave us