Safari
Everything you need for your first safari—or your tenth.
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In Botswana, New Camps Are Bringing Guests Even Closer to Nature
This crop of understated camps in and around the Okavango Delta gives travelers a no-frills wildlife experience.
By Lisa Grainger
Destinations
How African Bush Camps is Taking Safari Guiding to a Whole New Level
Every year, this premier Black-owned safari company closes its lodges and holds a two-week retraining program for its guides--we got to tag along.
By Jesse Ashlock
National Parks
This Tour Company Brings Travelers—and Their Glamping Gear—Closer to National Parks
Glamping experiences? Near national parks? Here's how the tour operator American Safari Camp makes it all happen.
By Todd Plummer
Safari
An Expedition in the Okavango Delta Showcases Botswana's Magnificence—and Vulnerabilities
On a trans-Okavango journey, writer Alex Postman meditates on questions of conservation.
By Alex Postman
The Joy of a Secret Wedding in the South African Bush
We skipped the traditional wedding ceremony for an adventure-filled trip for two.
By Emma Pearson
In Saudi Arabia, Tourism Is Being Used as a Force for Restoring Biodiversity
How nature-centric travel supports Saudi Arabia's ambitious conservation efforts—from restoring the Arabian leopard to rewilding its deserts.
By Adam H. Graham
Travel Firsts: A Tanzanian Safari With My Toddler in Tow
It was as wild as you’d imagine. But was it worth it?
By Ashlea Halpern
Lewis Hamilton on Sitting (Very) Still With Mountain Gorillas
The Formula One racing driver looks back on a life-altering journey through Africa.
By Arati Menon
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.
By Juliet Kinsman
Tips & Advice
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.
By Laura Dannen Redman
Safari
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.
By Sophy Roberts
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.
By Mary Holland
Safari
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.
By Maggie Shipstead
Safari
We Went on a Meerkat Safari and Loved It
They say dynamite comes in small packages, and for meerkats this certainly rings true.
By Mary Holland
Safari
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.
By Mary Holland
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.
By Celeste Moure
Safari
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.
By Tyler Moss
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.
By Anthony Doerr
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.
By Cynthia Drescher
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.
By Bridget Hallinan
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.
By Stephanie Wu
National Parks
The Best Plus-Size Outdoor Gear for Women
From leggings to climbing harnesses.
By Jenny Bruso
Shopping
The Most Comfortable Brands to Wear on a Long-Haul Flight
From cozy cashmere to semi-professional sweats.
By Andrea Cheng and Madison Flager
Shopping
The Best Safari Luggage
You'll need to leave your smart suitcase at home.
By Mara Balagtas and Lale Arikoglu
Safari
What to Pack for a Safari
Getting it right is harder than you think.
By Mara Balagtas and Andrea Whittle
Shopping
6 Accessories to Turn Your Phone Into the Ultimate Travel Camera
Packable smartphone accessories for solo travelers, adventure seekers, and aspiring photographers.
By Kelsey Glennon
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.
By CNT Editors
Our Favorite Safari Lodges
Xigera Safari Lodge
$$$ | Botswana, Okavango Delta, Moremi Game ReserveA swish and sustainable living gallery in the remote Moremi Game Reserve.Readers Choice Awards
Hot ListPowered By: ExpediaWilderness Vumbura Plains
$$$ | 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 ListPowered By: Book now with Wilderness DestinationsSingita Sasakwa Lodge
$$$ | Tanzania, Grumeti,This collection of camps within one vast private reserve gives you a front-row seat to the migration.Readers Choice Awards
Gold ListPowered By: SingitaandBeyond Phinda Private Game Reserve
$$$ | 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 AwardsPowered By: andBeyondSingita Sabora Tented Camp
$$$ | Tanzania, Grumeti Game Reserve,Singita’s newest property is the apex of safari under canvas.Readers Choice Awards
Gold List Hot ListWilderness Safaris Abu Camp
Botswana, Okavango Delta,An elephant sanctuary from Wilderness Safaris that has luxury perks like star-gazing beds and private decks with lagoon views.Angama Safari Camp
$$$ | 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
Safari
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.
By Matt Ortile
Safari
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.
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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.
By Jackie Caradonio
Hot List
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.
By CNT Editors
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.
By Saumya Ancheri
Shopping
Safari Outfit Ideas to Pack When You Finally Take That Dream Trip
What to wear on game drives, around camp, and during dinner.
By Mara Balagtas and Andrea Whittle
Safari
These Unexpected Kenya Destinations Have Wildlife Encounters Without Any of the Crowds
Here's where to go when everyone else is at Giraffe Manor.
By Ali Wunderman
Inspiration
A Local’s Guide to Botswana
Safari guide Florence Kagiso on the staggering beauty of her home country.
By Erin Florio
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.
By Mazuba Kapambwe
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.
By Rebecca Misner
Safari
With Safari Tourism on Hold, Locals and Animals Are at Risk
Here's how you can help from home.
By Mary Holland
Safari
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.
By Ashlea Halpern
Safari
From Eco-Resorts to Safari Lodges, These Hotels Are All About Sustainability
These four properties reflect and give back to the destinations they showcase.
By Mark Ellwood
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.
By Candice Rainey
Safari
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.
By Peter Browne
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Wellness & Spas
I Attended the World's First Official Blue Zone Retreat, Here’s What I Learned
During a week-long wellness trip to Costa Rica's stunning Papagayo Peninsula, writer Maria Yagoda finds that living well is just as important as living longer.
By Maria Yogoda
Inspiration
UNESCO Just Added 24 New World Heritage Sites
Including remarkable archaeological sites in South Africa and Brazil's stunning Lençóis Maranhenses National Park.
By Hannah Towey
News & Advice
These Are the World's Most Powerful Passports in 2024
Singapore was just crowned the world's most powerful passport, according to the latest data from Henley & Partners.
By Amber Port
Road Trips
The Best East Coast Road Trips for Every Season
The Overseas Highway and Cabot Trail are just a couple East Coast gems to experience by road.
By Paul Rubio and Alex Erdekian
What to Wear to a Destination Wedding: Menswear Edition
Learn the dress code and these menswear rules—then break them, when the party calls for it.
By Matt Ortile
10 Gorgeous Villas in Tuscany You Can Rent
The top spots to take over in one of the most beautiful places in the world.
By Lauren Burvill
This Is the Best Makeup Bag I've Ever Traveled With
It keeps my makeup organized, secure, and easy to find.
By Meaghan Kenny
From London to Lagos: How One Traveler Pulled Off a Pioneering Road Trip Through Africa
From riding coal trains to surviving crashes, Pelumi Nubi tells the story of her solo adventure.
By Noo Saro-Wiwa
Denver’s Historic Train Station Just Got Another Elegant Makeover
Including stylish renovations of its onsite luxury hotel, the Great Hall, and the cocktail lounge.
By Sarah Kuta