TAKE A LONG HERD LOOK

Karibu

One day in mid-1997 there was a knock on the door

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.

CAMPFIRE TALES

Musings about your African adventures

FAVOURITE PLACES

Where you like to travel

TWIN PEAKS

The Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe is a breath of fresh air

ENTERING EDEN

Ever since National Geographic’s iconic documentary Gabon: The Last Eden

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

WHERE NEXT?

You’re well-travelled safari-goers, always with an eye on the next adventure

ALGERIA? YOU’RE WELCOME

Mark Stratton recently returned from a visit

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…

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 pictures...

Your top tips

Advice from fellow travellers. Born from experience.

READER QUESTIONS

You asked. We answered.

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,

PICKING PILLOWS

In most (but not all) parks, there are accommodation options to cater for all types of travellers. Some are better marketed than others, so research is necessary. But how do you figure out which is the right choice for you? Tamara Britten of Karibu Kenya gives some pointers, and to illustrate the dilemma, we look at a selection of the offerings in and around Amboseli National Park.

MY GUIDE AND JOY

While your choice of camp certainly influences your safari experience, more often than not it’s the guides’ who make a safari particularly memorable. Here, you give a shout out to those guides who have gone above and beyond.

COULD YOU BE A SAFARI GUIDE?

Part 2

CONSERVATION LANDSCAPE

It is clear you care deeply about protecting Africa’s natural heritage. Several readers have shown an interest in knowing more about the organisations that sit behind much of the large-scale conservation initiatives across the continent. We’ll delve deeper in future issues, but let’s start with some of the bigger Africa-based players.

VOLUNTEERING

“There are a number of conservation charities across Africa that find it useful to open their doors to allow visitors to ‘help out’ and get ‘hands on’ in order to raise awareness and boost fundraising. As a tourist there is a natural desire to want to help in some way, but it is often hard to know which are genuine and which are not. Some guidance on which are genuine would be useful.”

GIVING GRACEFULLY

While readers recognise the wider positive impact of their trip, several have voiced a concern about how to contribute locally in a sensitive, respectful way. We asked Sharon Gilbert-Rivett for some advice.

HOW CAN I HELP?

Pit-track: The Pangolin team; anti-poaching canine unit operating

OVERTOURISM

“I’m concerned about the lack of reference to issues which might not be palatable,

KEEPING CONNECTED

Whether it’s your first time or your fiftieth,

AFRICA IN YOUR HOME

Infuse some African character into your home —

READING MATTERS

Looking for something to read? When we asked you to share your book recommendations, you didn’t hold back. The result is a small library of titles that have inspired and informed your fascination with Africa — including several that Travel Africa readers have themselves authored. How many have you read?

FURTHER READER RECOMMENDATIONS:

African Saga by Mirella Ricciardi African Rainbow by

SHARING THE LOVE

Books some of our readers have had commercially published, which you can buy from online retailers. Collated by Gavin Thomas

SAFARI PLANNER

We are so grateful for the support so many companies have given us over the last 25 years. They are here to help you plan your trip, and to host you on safari. We hope you will prioritise them when researching your next trip. Please tell them you saw them in Travel Africa.

Turn the other cheek

Looking to the future? “At Ol Pejeta Conservancy