Planning

Our accommodation guide to help you find the pick of the pillows in one of Africa’s most remarkable wildlife...

So, you want to visit Africa? Knowing how to start the planning process can be seriously daunting: the continent ...

The life and times of a safari travel consultant How to choose the right tour operator to...

Exploring the world’s largest transfrontier park Shaped like a giant butterfly spreading its wings across southern Africa, the Kavango...

As with visiting any city, it helps to get a sense for how it operates before you arrive. Getting...

Cape Town has arguably the most diverse and cosmopolitan dining of anywhere in Africa. All tastes are catered for,...

Charles Norwood has spent 35 years driving the back roads of Africa. Here’s his advice for those planning their own...

Adele Cutler took her 10-year-old twins to Uganda, hoping she was well-prepared. Here’s her advice to others embarking on...

Visiting rural villages can have a mutually positive impact, yet there are sensitivities involved. Hideaways CEO Katja Quasdorf, founder...

Namibia has always been a favourite with Travel Africa readers. It is unlike any other destination on the continent,...

There are a whole host of things to consider before you set off exploring the world’s most exciting continent....

An increasing number of lodges offer opportunities to explore the bush on mountain bike. But if you’re plotting a...

If your bucket list for 2019 includes seeing the mountain gorillas, here’s a few quick pointers to help your...

Most people looking to trek in Morocco set their sights on Jebel Toubkal; indeed, there is much about this...

Why should you visit this revitalised southern African country and how can you make the most of your trip?...

Your guide to everything you need to know about planning your Zambian adventure — from where to go, to...

Following on from our feature on ‘How to plan the perfect safari’, in Issue 82, we asked five leading...

Many people preparing for a trip to Africa, particularly for the first time, will feel a little anxious when...

Jo Austin investigates the influences that have changed the way in which people plan, prepare and book their trip...

When we're looking at how much a safari will cost, we often list the big-ticket items — airfare, transfers,...