Safari
Everything you need for your first safari—or your tenth.
Inspiration
Travel Firsts: A Tanzanian Safari With My Toddler in Tow
It was as wild as you’d imagine. But was it worth it?
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Lewis Hamilton on Sitting (Very) Still With Mountain Gorillas
The Formula One racing driver looks back on a life-altering journey through Africa.
Inspiration
There’s a Word for How We’re Feeling as Travelers—and This Is It
How to travel better in a world where we all feel weighed down by solastalgia.
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Sleeping Under the Stars on a Mobile Safari Through Botswana
In the wilds of Botswana, one writer gets up close to the power—and vulnerability—of its wildlife.
This Wheelchair-Accessible Safari in South Africa Should Be the Future of Adventure Travel
Ximuwu Lodge offers the first wheelchair-accessible safari in South Africa and ensures that watching wildlife is a privilege that can belong to everyone.
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In Mozambique, Marine Conservation Has Helped Shape a Different Kind of Safari
The East African nation has prioritized the health of its coastline—a step that has given rise to new ways of experiencing it.
On Safari in South Africa and Botswana, Seeing Myself in My Father for the First Time
After years spent drifting apart, traveling together gave us the opportunity to rebuild.
Inside Luxury Safari Operator Singita's New Holistic Wellness Approach
On a trip to South Africa's Kruger National Park, Mary Holland experiences a feast for the senses.
No Safari Is Complete Without a Night Game Drive—Here Are 10 of the Best
From Botswana to the Amazon, when the sun sets, the action of the animal kingdom is only getting started.
Tips & Advice
African Safari Inspiration
Safaris Around the World
Safari Gear
Safari Lodges
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The Best New Safari Camps and Lodges
Whether because of where they opened (parks you've never heard of, former no-go countries) or why (a fierce commitment to community and conservation), this year's best camps and lodges are changing the safari landscape.
Our Favorite Safari Lodges
Xigera Safari Lodge
$$$ | Botswana, Okavango Delta, Moremi Game ReserveA swish and sustainable living gallery in the remote Moremi Game Reserve.
Readers Choice Awards
Hot List Wilderness Vumbura Plains
$$$ | Botswana, Okavango Delta, LechomosA contemporary retreat perched on decks over the floodplain from which to watch the ebb and flow of life on the Okavango Delta.Readers Choice Awards
Gold List Singita Sasakwa Lodge
$$$ | Tanzania, Grumeti,This collection of camps within one vast private reserve gives you a front-row seat to the migration.Readers Choice Awards
Gold List andBeyond Phinda Private Game Reserve
$$$ | South Africa, Phinda Private Game Reserve,Six lodges, one 70,000-acre reserve in eastern South Africa, where you have incredible access to the Big Five and their babies.Readers Choice Awards Singita Sabora Tented Camp
$$$ | Tanzania, Grumeti Game Reserve,Singita’s newest property is the apex of safari under canvas.Readers Choice Awards
Gold List Hot List Wilderness Safaris Abu Camp
Botswana, Okavango Delta,An elephant sanctuary from Wilderness Safaris that has luxury perks like star-gazing beds and private decks with lagoon views.Angama Safari Camp
$$$ | Kenya, Maasai Mara, Ngiro-are RoadThis nomadic tented camp from Kenya’s design-centric Angama Mara is its access to nature in a year when that felt more vital than ever.Hot List
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These Unexpected Kenya Destinations Have Wildlife Encounters Without Any of the Crowds
Here's where to go when everyone else is at Giraffe Manor.
Inspiration
A Local’s Guide to Botswana
Safari guide Florence Kagiso on the staggering beauty of her home country.
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Women Who Travel
Kenya’s First Female Hot Air Balloon Pilot on Wildlife Encounters and Guiding Celebs
Based in Masai Mara National Reserve, Captain Joyce Beckwith shares her story.
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Amangiri's Safari-Style Camp in Utah Is the Escape We Need
With travelers focusing on the domestic and the remote, luxury brand Aman has picked a perfect time to launch its first tented camp, in the wilds of Utah.
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I’m a Safari Guide—And Coronavirus Will Change the Future of Safaris
The closing of camps impacts more than just the guides—it’ll change animal behavior and attract poachers, too.
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From Eco-Resorts to Safari Lodges, These Hotels Are All About Sustainability
These four properties reflect and give back to the destinations they showcase.
Family Travel
I Deserve This: Saving For An Epic Family Trip That May Not Happen for Years
In our new column, I Deserve This, writer and former Condé Nast Traveler editor Candice Rainey explains why she can't get a safari in Africa out of her head.
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A Slow Safari Along Zimbabwe’s Back Roads
Zimbabwe is nature in the raw, a place where big-game spotters get up close to some of the most endangered species in Africa.
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The Complete Guide to Safari
Whether it's your first or fifth African safari, or you'd rather take a trip closer to home, make this your go-to guide for all your safari questions.
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4 South African Safari Destinations You Can Get to from Cape Town
The Big Five are only a short drive away.
National Parks
Why Kigali, Rwanda, Should Be More Than a Layover Before Your Gorilla Safari
We know you're there to visit Volcanoes National Park—but be sure to tack on a few days to explore this cultural hub.
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Asilia Namiri Plains Review: First In
Asilia rebuilds an eco-chic safari camp in its own corner of the Serengeti.
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How Sustainable Design Is Changing Hotels, Cruises, and Even Safaris
Goodbye eco-lodging and hello modern sustainability, where good design meets earth-friendly aesthetics.
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A First Look at Jao, Botswana's Game-Changing Safari Lodge
A redesigned camp in one of the world's best wildlife destinations.
Train Journeys
The Best Sleeper Trains in the World
Veteran train traveler Monisha Rajesh breaks down the best carriers and routes, from India to Scotland.
Destinations
Where to Go in Cologne, Germany, According to Rimowa's Emelie de Vitis
Emelie de Vitis, the SVP of product and marketing at Rimowa, shares her favorite spots in the German city she and the luggage brand call home.
Shopping
24 Best Vests to Pack This Winter
Shop lightweight, insulated, and waterproof options from Lululemon, The North Face, Vuori, and more.
How the Boeing 737 Max 9 Grounding Is Impacting Flights
Alaska and United have both canceled between 100 and 200 flights per day since the FAA's grounding of the aircraft.
Where to Eat, Stay, and Play in St. Barts—the French Riviera's Caribbean Counterpart
The French-speaking speck of an island in the Lesser Antilles holds a certain je ne sais quoi being amplified by this season’s swish new villas and beach clubs.
What Travelers Should Know About Iceland's Latest Volcanic Eruption
From site closures and travel advisories to how to help affected locals.
24 Best Hiking Backpacks for Day Trips, Overnight Adventures, & Longer Treks
Perfect for getting you—and your stuff—outside.
The 49 Best Hotels in Paris
Whether you’re in the City of Light for business, or the City of Love for pleasure, there’s a hotel to suit your style.