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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.
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.
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.
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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.

The Joy of a Secret Wedding in the South African Bush

We skipped the traditional wedding ceremony for an adventure-filled trip for two.

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.

Travel Firsts: A Tanzanian Safari With My Toddler in Tow

It was as wild as you’d imagine. But was it worth it?

Lewis Hamilton on Sitting (Very) Still With Mountain Gorillas

The Formula One racing driver looks back on a life-altering journey through Africa.

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.

Tips & Advice

Safari

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.
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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.
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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.
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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

Packable smartphone accessories for solo travelers, adventure seekers, and aspiring photographers.

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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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.
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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: 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.
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.
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. 
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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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With Safari Tourism on Hold, Locals and Animals Are at Risk

Here's how you can help from home. 
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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. 
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.
Inspiration

UNESCO Just Added 24 New World Heritage Sites

Including remarkable archaeological sites in South Africa and Brazil's stunning Lençóis Maranhenses National Park.
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.
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.

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.

10 Gorgeous Villas in Tuscany You Can Rent

The top spots to take over in one of the most beautiful places in the world.

This Is the Best Makeup Bag I've Ever Traveled With

It keeps my makeup organized, secure, and easy to find.

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.

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.