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Elephants in the Sabi Sabi Game Reserve, one of the destinations on the 11-day Southern Explorer itinerary.

African Travel is launching Concierge Safaris for 2025Guests on the small-group, luxury itineraries will be escorted by a U.S.-based concierge who attends...

Presenting the 2024 Readers Choice Awards Finalists

Presenting the 2024 Readers Choice Awards FinalistsNow in its 22nd year, Travel Weekly proudly presents your nominees for the Readers Choice Awards,...

Dramatic landscapes and shared moments of awe. No butler required.

An African safari for every budgetTravel advisors and suppliers say the perception that a safari vacation is exclusively a high-end...

What agents need to know about sustainability certifications

What agents need to know about sustainability certificationsMany clients expect sustainable options when choosing a safari. For agents, identifying genuinely...

New regional flying options from African airlinesProflight Zambia and Air Tanzania have added routes that will make travel easier for those planning...

Two of the packages feature stays in the Manor House at the Quoin Rock Wine Estate in South Africa.

Packages that blend African wine and wildlifeA new partnership between Botswana's Mashatu Game Reserve and South Africa's Quoin Rock Wine Estate...

The Cape fox, one of Tswalu's "Secret Seven," is rarely seen on traditional safaris.

The Cape fox, one of Tswalu's "Secret Seven," is rarely seen on traditional safaris. Photo Credit: Dorine Reinstein Safaris that go beyond the Big Five are catching onSafaris that involve the Big Five -- lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants and Cape buffaloes -- remain the most popular choice for viewing African wildlife. But there is no question the safari experience has been evolving.

A beach in Freetown. Sierra Leone's roughly 250 miles of coastline remains largely unexplored by international visitors.

It's a great time to get to Sierra LeoneThe country offers something increasingly rare on the African continent: the chance to explore a welcoming, culture- and wildlife-rich destination before it becomes overrun with tourists.

Nile River cruises are starting to come back after demand plummeted shortly after the Oct. 7 attack in Israel.

Middle East tension stays high, and travel stays slowWhile not all tour operators have canceled Middle East departures, most say that interest has dwindled and business has sputtered since the Israel-Hamas war began a year ago.

Colina Verde on the Machangulo Peninsula in Mozambique will be homebase for Pelorus' Marine Marvels expedition.

Mozambique's deep dive into marine tourismThe East African nation offers a treasure trove of sea life and watersports opportunities in an unspoiled setting. Companies like Pelorus and TUI have begun to offer sustainable, educational tourism products and initiatives.

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