The continent of Africa attracts travelers to its natural beauty and wildlife, with safari adventures in Kenya and Tanzania, South Africa, Botswana’s Chobe National Park, Kenya’s Masai Mara, Uganda’s Kibale Forest National Park, and Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park and mountain gorillas. South Africa offers beautiful cities, vineyards, and safari adventures as well as mountains and beaches. Visitors travel to Africa to explore Egypt’s wonders, to cruise the Nile, to experience Madagascar’s wildlife, and Morocco’s cities.

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How the Safari Industry Is Getting More Accessible — and Making Dream Trips Possible for Travelers With Disabilities
Six of the 10 course meal at Meza Malonga restaurant in Kigali, Rwanda
These 3 Award-winning Chefs Are Redefining African Food — and Introducing a Whole New Audience to Its Rich and Diverse Flavors
A group of people in safari vehicle
A Safari Expert Says These Are the Most Welcoming Countries in Africa for LGBTQ+ Travelers
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What to Know Before Planning a Safari Honeymoon, According to a Travel Expert
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Shorter Safaris Are Finally Possible, Thanks to New Direct Flights
Wild jaguar (Panthera onca) on the move in a beach. Pantanal, Mato Grosso, Brazil.
9 Under-the-radar Safari Experiences Travel Experts Recommend for the Trip of a Lifetime
Water splashes down into a pool at the base of the upper falls in Wli, Ghana. Wli Waterfall is the tallest in West Africa.
A Transformative Trek to West Africa's Highest Waterfall
Kathryn Romeyn and her daughter at Kwessi Dunes
What to Do on a Trip to Namibia — One of the Most Beautiful Countries in Africa
Architecture of the Bubaque Island, the Bissagos Archipelago (Bijagos), Guinea Bissau. UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
The 15 Best Beaches in Africa for Snorkeling, Surfing, and Remote Relaxation
Emboo River safari
Electric Vehicles Are Changing Safaris in Kenya
Dunia camp Team
In Serengeti, Women Are Making History at the First All-female-run Safari Camp
Hot air balloons at sunrise over Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
10 Incredible National Parks in Africa — From Vast Deserts to Rain Forests and Mountains
Kwin looking at a memory of elephants grazing at Amboseli National Park.
A Black American Traveler Shares His Experience of Visiting Africa for the First Time
Two men exploring the streets of Lomé, Togo
For Black Americans, a Heritage Trip to West Africa Can Be Life-changing
Writer Alexandra Fuller on the Zambezi River
The Unexpected Lessons One Writer Learned From Returning to Her African Homeland
Harenna Forest Ethiopia
A Journey into Ethiopia's Bale Mountains National Park
A woman in front of a tent at Cherero Camp in Tanzania
I Stayed at One of the Few Black-owned Safari Camps in Africa — Here’s Why You Should, Too
A woman poses on a colorful dress in a backyard; fabrics being dyed multiple colors
Where to Shop, Eat, and Stay in Sierra Leone's Capital, According to the City's Top Fashion Designer
A woman poses on a brown chair; an interior of a store with home goods and clothing on display
Kigali, Rwanda, Is One of East Africa's Most Stylish Cities — Here's Where to Eat, Drink, and Shop, According to a Local
Elephants walk through green colored water
How to See Kenya Like a Pro
The canopy walk in Nyungwe park, in Rwanda
I Explored Rwanda's Hidden Gems With My Family — Here's Why You Should, Too
Aerial view of the Rovos Rail in Africa
This Luxurious African Train Trip Takes You From South Africa to Zimbabwe on Vintage Railcars — Here's What It's Like
Lions at Chobe National Park
This Safari Company Has 9 All-inclusive Camps That Let You See the Best of Botswana by Foot, Boat, and Jeep
The V&A Waterfront in Cape Town, South Africa
This Stunning Country Has the Friendliest People in the World, According to a New Study
Exterior of lodge in mountainous region
This Rarely Visited Corner of Africa Is a Safari Travel Gem
Views of wildflowers in Biedouw Valley
South Africa's Super Bloom Has the Best Wildflower Views in the Country
Father of Vanessa Wilkins on safari in the 1990s
After My Father Passed Away, My Family Went on a Safari to Celebrate His Life
Aerial view of Sea Point, a wealthy suburb on Cape Town's Atlantic seaboard, In the background are Signal Hill, Lion's Head and Table Mountain. South Africa.
The Best Times to Visit South Africa, According to Locals
Living room area of a suite in One&Only Cape Town
This Designer Worked on South Africa's First Post-apartheid Museum — and She Just Redesigned One of Cape Town's Most Luxurious Resorts
Pair of photos, one showing a dish at a restaurant and one showing a bottle of wine
Here's Where to Eat and Drink in South Africa, According to the Country's First Black Female Winemaker
A diner at Rosella, in New York City's East Village
These Changemakers Are Tackling Issues of Sustainability and Equity in the Food and Wine World
Portrait of Ntsiki Biyela in the vineyards
Meet South Africa's First Black Female Winemaker
Pair of photos showing a pangolin and a luxury villa in South Africa
How Two Safari Destinations Are Helping the World Better Understand Pangolins
A farmhouse in a field in South Africa
Inside Klein Jan, the New Fine-dining Restaurant Within South Africa's Tswalu Kalahari Reserve
Upside-down house in Hartbeespoort, South Africa
This Upside Down House Will Have You Questioning Gravity Itself
Oulidia, Morocco
This Coastal Town in Morocco Is Home to Otherworldly Salt Flats, Unspoiled Beaches, and Beautiful Flamingos
Avenue Moulay Hassan I with commercial buildings including a sidewalk cafe and shops. People walk in square. The network provides access between the city centre and the seaside suburb of Ain Diab and the Casa Voyageurs Station
Casablanca Isn’t for Tourists — and That’s Exactly Why You Should Visit
Gate to ancient medina of Fez, Morocco
The Best Stops for Crafts, Culture, Shopping, and Drinks With a View in the Medina of Fez