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Safari

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

Adventure

This Wheelchair-Accessible Safari in South Africa Should Be the Future of Adventure Travel

Ximuwu Lodge offers the first wheelchair-accessible safari in South Africa and ensures that watching wildlife is a privilege that can belong to everyone.
Inspiration

In Mozambique, Marine Conservation Has Helped Shape a Different Kind of Safari

The East African nation has prioritized the health of its coastline—a step that has given rise to new ways of experiencing it.
Safari

On Safari in South Africa and Botswana, Seeing Myself in My Father for the First Time

After years spent drifting apart, traveling together gave us the opportunity to rebuild.
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
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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.
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.
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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

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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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.
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.
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. 
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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.
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.
Safari

A First Look at Jao, Botswana's Game-Changing Safari Lodge

A redesigned camp in one of the world's best wildlife destinations.
Safari

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.
Safari

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.
Destinations

Where to Eat, Stay, and Play in Milwaukee for Lake Views, Modern Art, and Fine Dining

There are so many reasons to visit Wisconsin’s largest city in 2024—which just joined our Readers’ Choice Awards list of the best large cities in the US.
News & Advice

At London's Heathrow Airport, Travelers Can Now Book Time Slots to Speed Through Security

The biggest airport in London will allow people to avoid long lines through security, but only if you make an appointment.
Women Who Travel

Women Who Travel Podcast: The Art of Making Dinner on a Group Trip, According to ‘Bon Appétit’

Lale chats with editors Shilpa Uskokovic and Chris Morocco about pleasing a merry band of picky eaters.
Places to Stay

17 Best Miami Airbnbs in South Beach, Wynwood, Brickell, & More

Relax from a day of sand and sun in an oceanfront high rise or a swanky villa.

In Paris, Apartment Swapping Allows me to Live a Second Life

Writer Selah Hampton finds a reprieve from her routine in the US, thanks to a lovely pad in the 17th—and a Parisian eager to take her place in New York City.

These Are 32 of the Most Haunted Places in the US in 2023

We've got spirits, yes we do.

17 Travel Gadgets That Will Make Your Next Trip Smoother

The essentials that'll upgrade your travel game—all under $50.

What Rosie Huntington-Whiteley’s Trip to the Maldives Taught Her About Self Care

The mother of two and founder of clean beauty line Rose Inc. opens up about the wellness routines that kept her grounded—and recently sent her flying to her first wellness retreat.

This Airline Is Getting Rid of Overhead Bins in First Class

Japan Airlines’ new flagship airline cabins come with ultra-spacious first-class suites and privacy partitions in premium economy.