Visit a conservancy
At Borana, in Laikipia, you can try everything from walking with rhinos to paragliding. Craig Rix reveals its offerings
Soar over the continent
We pick six amazing photographs taken from the sky. Plus An interview with the man who flew from Norway to Cape Town in an eighty-year-old open-cockpit biplane
Go on a road trip
We outline a big-skies and big-game self-drive itinerary from Etosha Pan National Park to the Makgadikgadi Pan
Get underwater
The Elephant Coast, or Maputaland, is home to some of the country’s best dive spots. Laura Griffith-Jones braves the sharks and ventures below the waves
Paddle the Zambezi
Carrie Hampton experiences moments of both fear and hilarity as she canoes this famous river, dodging hippos and passing through picturesque landscapes
Try a walking safari
There’s no more exhilarating way to explore the bush than from ground level. Mike Dexter recounts his recent adventure in North Luangwa National Park
Explore Gorongosa
Venturing into forgotten lands is an adventure in itself. Sue Watt returns to this war-scarred but beautiful national park and falls under its spell again
Conquer Kilimanjaro
What greater adventure can there be than to reach the Roof of Africa? David Bristow reveals all you need to know about planning this epic climb
Travel by bicycle
Cycling through the country’s diverse landscapes is certainly strenuous but it’s affordable and fun, says Michele Sanna
Meet a mountain gorilla
Encountering wild gorillas in the dense jungle of Volcanoes National Park is an experience like no other, says Gavin Haines. Plus Our Editor describes her first encounter with one of these great apes
Set out on a remote trek
The wild and scenic Simien Mountains National Park is home to several endemic species, such as gelada baboons and Ethiopian wolves. Malee Oot explores it on foot
Get off the beaten track
With a new mobile camp, great guides and prolific wildlife on unspoilt floodplains, Zakouma National Park is the safari destination to watch. By Kyle de Nobrega