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Everything you need for your first safari—or your tenth.

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Why Zambia’s Safaris Are Finally Getting Their Due

With its focus on eco-tourism efforts like bird's nest–style lodging, silent safaris, and smaller camps, Zambia may finally have its time in the safari spotlight. 
Hot List

The Best New Hotels in Australia and Asia: 2022 Hot List

The most exciting new openings in travel, from the fresh-faced hotels we’d plan a trip around to boundary-pushing dining, museums, and more.
Iconic Itineraries

From Stone Town to the Serengeti, Exploring the Vastness of Tanzania

On her first trip to Africa, Saumya Ancheri finds renewal in one of its safari capitals.
Shopping

Safari Outfit Ideas to Pack When You Finally Take That Dream Trip

What to wear on game drives, around camp, and during dinner.
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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.

Tips & Advice

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Why Your First Safari Should Be in Botswana

Especially if it's your only safari.
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How to Safari in South Africa

South Africa offers everything you're looking for in a first-time safari, but planning can still get overwhelming. We've got you covered.
Safari

How to Visit Rwanda in a Week

Wildlife is thriving in Rwanda's national parks.
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The Ultimate Safari: Seeing the Great Migration in Kenya and Tanzania

The iconic phenomenon sees 1.5 million wildebeest sweep through East Africa on an annual, 1,200-mile cycle.

African Safari Inspiration

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5 Safari-to-Beach Trips to Book

The only thing more important than the safari is where you'll unwind when it's over.
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In the Okavango Delta, Horseback Safaris Offer a Whole New Perspective

Gallop alongside giraffes, warthogs, and more on a riding safari in Botswana's Okavango Delta. 
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We Went on a Meerkat Safari and Loved It

They say dynamite comes in small packages, and for meerkats this certainly rings true.
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A Multi-Day Walking Safari Is the Best Way to See Kenya's Wildlife

It's also a more sustainable model that benefits animals and locals alike.

Safaris Around the World

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How to Go On a Canadian Safari

If you journey to the further reaches of British Columbia, Manitoba, and the Yukon you’ll be surrounded by grizzly and polars bears, whales, moose, and caribou. 
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8 Best Places to See Wildlife in the U.S.

There won't be any lions, but the U.S. has some pretty mighty wildlife of its own.
Safari

The Ultimate Arctic Expedition

Anthony Doerr traveled to the top of the world in search of the ultimate getaway. In the frozen wonderland of the Canadian Arctic, he camped on a four-foot-thick sheet of ice, jumped over frigid waters, and tracked the mythic narwhal.
Safari

Seeking a Different Kind of 'Big Five' on a Jet Ski Safari

What is a Jet Ski safari, exactly? On a trip to Langkawi, Malaysia, we hit the throttle to find out and met up with monkeys, eagles, dolphins, and the hidden sides of mysterious islands.

Safari Gear

Shopping

African Safari 101: What to Pack (And What to Leave Behind)

For starters? Bring earth-toned clothing, bug spray, and good binoculars.
Couples Travel

11 Gifts for Newlyweds Going on a Safari Honeymoon

All the neutrals they probably forgot to register for in the excitement of honeymoon-planning. 
National Parks

The Best Plus-Size Outdoor Gear for Women

From leggings to climbing harnesses.
Shopping

The Most Comfortable Brands to Wear on a Long-Haul Flight

From cozy cashmere to semi-professional sweats.
Shopping

The Best Safari Luggage

You'll need to leave your smart suitcase at home.
Safari

What to Pack for a Safari

Getting it right is harder than you think.
Shopping

6 Accessories to Turn Your Phone Into the Ultimate Travel Camera

These accessories will truly make your smartphone compete with “real” cameras.

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.
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Top 12 Resorts in Africa: Readers’ Choice Awards 2021

Condé Nast Traveler readers rate their top resorts and safari camps in Africa outside of South Africa.
Inspiration

A Local’s Guide to Botswana

Safari guide Florence Kagiso on the staggering beauty of her home country.
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. 
Safari

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. 
Safari

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.
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.
Safari

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.
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How to Spot a Tiger in the Wild: Tips and Tales from Actual Animal Trackers

A quick education on tracking everything from rhinos to leopards by the safari guides who know it best.
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The Women Changing Safari

How an entirely female-run safari property in the Serengeti is shaking up the status quo.
Solo Travel

Everything You Need to Know About Solo Safaris: Women Who Travel Podcast

The trip can be one of the most intimidating to take on your own—but it doesn't have to be.
Solo Travel

Yes, A Solo Safari Is Possible

It just takes a little bit of extra planning.
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Why Your Next Safari Should Be in Namibia

Giraffes, rhinos, and elephants in the desert: With its otherworldly landscapes and isolated luxury lodges, Namibia is like nowhere else on earth.
Inspiration

The Most Underrated European Cities, According to Seasoned Travelers

Ditch the guidebooks and venture to these lesser-known gems.
Inspiration

Hill House Home’s Nell Diamond on Where to Brunch, Beach, and Shop in Nantucket

A lifelong visitor to the island, the nap dress designer shares her favorite restaurants, bookstore, and more.
Style & Culture

How I Travel: Author Emily Henry Loves a Midwestern City

We peek into the airport routines and bizarre quirks of the world's most well-traveled people.
Places to Stay

Where to Stay in Olympic National Park: Airbnbs, Hotels, and More

From waterfront getaways to a woodsy treehouse.
Destinations

Japan Has Reopened for Tourism—Here's What to Know for Your Next Visit, from Visa Requirements to New Hotels

The latest in Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Hokkaido, and the southern paradise of Okinawa.
Cruise

Onboard Obsession: Scouring Local Markets With a Windstar Cruises Chef

Led by the ship's chefs, passengers comb through markets for culinary goodies to add to onboard menus later that day.
Islands & Beaches

The 25 Most Beautiful Beaches in Europe, From Turkey to Portugal

We narrow down the continent's bounty of beaches.