Best places to see primates
Although often overlooked as a reason for a safari in their own right, primates have the power to captivate...
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South Africa’s top private reserves
The quarter century since the democratic elections of 1994 has witnessed a remarkable blossoming of private reserves in South...
Tanzania’s northern safari circuit
Northern Tanzania may be laden with safari treasure, but finding the best way to take it all in requires...
50 Reasons to visit KwaZulu-Natal
Rising from its 800km of Indian Ocean coastline to the formidable 3000m-high escarpment of the uKhahlamba-Drakensberg, KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) is...
Secret South Africa
There’s a lot more to this diverse country than Kruger National Park. Philip Briggs unveils the country’s top 10...
Serengeti vs Kruger
Africa’s most iconic safari destination? It’s a tough call, but the Serengeti and Kruger National Parks can both stake...
Southern Africa’s top 25 safari destinations
Philip Briggs, one of Africa’s most prolific travellers and writers, picks the best of the best and offers some...
Making a little go a long way
It’s a question I’ve had hissed at me by uncertain fellow travellers all over Africa, and one I’ve also...
Ethiopia – a tall order
There is no denying the allure of the remote Ethiopian rock-hewn churches in Tigrai – they are set in...
Essential Africa – Rwanda
Rwanda is a nation reborn. It’s stepped out into the light from a blinding darkness, and has opened its...
Essential Africa: Ethiopia
Few countries in Africa are as rewarding to travel in as Ethiopia. Spread across its lavish landscapes, which range...
Essential Africa: Ghana
Free from the packaged tourism found in other nations that share similar natural beauty and culture, Ghana is ripe...
