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Safari

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

Wellness & Spas

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.
Safari

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.
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The New Business Traveler: Camp Yoshi's Rashad Frazier on Making the Most of a Scouting Trip to Tanzania

We take a look at how interesting people with fascinating jobs are traveling for work right now.
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Top 20 Resorts in Africa: Readers’ Choice Awards 2022

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

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. 

The Best New Hotels in Australia and Asia: 2023 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.

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.

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

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

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

Safari

Why Your First Safari Should Be in Botswana

Especially if it's your only safari.
Safari

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.

Our Favorite Safari Lodges

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.
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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.
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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.
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With New Kenya Airways Flight, It's Way Easier to Go on Safari

New non-stop flights to Kenya mean you can be hanging with elephants in East Africa by tomorrow.
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Kenya Airways Wants You To See the Big Five on Your Layover

Talk about a game-changer.
Women Who Travel

After Loss, Helping My Mother-in-Law Find Joy Again on a Broadway Cruise

The lively sailing allowed us both to rediscover our passions—and proved that the show really does go on.
News & Advice

How to Be a Respectful Visitor to Türkiye Post-Earthquake

Istanbul resident Jenna Scatena asks locals: What does it mean to be a thoughtful traveler to the country right now?
Women Who Travel

Inside the Fight to Allow Flight Attendants and Pilots to Pump Breast Milk at 30,000 Feet

Flight attendants and pilots were recently excluded from expansive new federal laws that protect pumping in the workplace.
News & Advice

20 Best Travel Deals to Book Now, From Cheap Hawaii Flights to an Amtrak Flash Sale

Jump on these deals now, so you can travel cheaper later.

My Favorite Airbnb in California: A Romantic, Secluded Cabin Near Los Angeles

It's packed with amenities like a hot tub, freestanding fireplace, and a secret movie room.

How to Pack Valuables for Your Next Flight

Simple tricks to ensure your irreplaceable items aren't lost, stolen, or broken while in transit.

23 Best Things to Do in Chicago

How to get to know the city that’s second to none.

How I Packed for My Babymoon in Iceland

The lightweight boots, handy tripod, and yummy snacks I packed to explore the Golden Circle. 

What It's Like to Go to the World's Most Remote Disco

How far would you travel for a party? Becky Lucas went 1,251 miles from London to Iceland’s solated Westfjords to dance a few days away.