Africa Travel Articles

"Traveling responsibly is not about taking your own soap along. It's about giving back to local communities and environmental initiatives while enjoying some of the best luxury lodges and safaris in Africa. Kimberley Rood dispells the myths and tells you where to go."

"Classic Safaris in Africa just got a whole lot more affordable: our 'Save & Splurge' safaris deliver a mix of accommodation in iconic African destinations, blending affordability with unblushing luxury. Great itineraries, amazing destinations, awesome experiences."

"Not only is Victoria Falls an incredible destination in itself, but its central location - straddling the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe - makes it just a hop, paddle or wildlife-filled drive from some of Southern Africa's top safari destinations."

"A safari and beach holiday in Africa includes the intense emotional experience of learning the secrets of Africa's smallest creatures and biggest creatures, as well as the freedom of living in a sarong and balancing the right amount of time in the sun with afternoon naps in the shade. Emma looks at the best safari and beach combinations."

"Not sure where to find the most luxurious of African spas? Claudia Smargiasso has compiled a list of excellent spa experiences, ranging from bush spas to beach spas."

"Is the thought of prowling lions, flying bugs and venturing into the unknown preventing you from going on your first African safari? Fear not! Kimberley Rood interviews a few new safari-goers, whose recent Eastern Cape safari experience far exceeded their expectations."

"Sure, other parts of the world witness mass movements of animals but little can beat the scale and drama of Africa's animal migrations. East Africa is the stage for the biggest and most famous but safari expert Dominic Chadbon lets the cat out of the bag and reveals 2 other equally enthralling migrations."

"Just because the final whistle of the FIFA Soccer World Cup™ is blown in July, doesn't mean Africa shuts down for the year. Kimberley Rood highlights some of the best events, festivals and migrations still to come in 2010."

"As South Africa prepares for whale season, Emma Gass looks at the best places to see whales, different ways to see whales and where to stay for the best whale watching."

"Think Kenya, think Wildebeest Migration - but there's so much more to this extraordinarily diverse country - a gleaming tropical coast for a start. Dominic Chadbon has had enough of the herds and wants to plan a Kenya beach holiday - but where to start?"