Africa
The new Africa: 25 epic places and experiences
With bookings on the rise, Africa is one of the most aspirational destinations.
- Catherine Marshall
Long an Aussie favourite, this African city is in for a big year
With more routes from Australia and the launch of new international and design-led hotels, all eyes are on Cape Town.
- Julietta Jameson
- ★★★★½
- Hotel reviews
My first stay on this continent may have ruined all future trips
As we arrive at this imposing new luxury lodge and take in the seemingly infinite views, I realise I may have peaked a little too early for my first trip to Africa.
- Trudi Jenkins
- Opinion
- Travel tips
Forget ‘me time’: This is the most important travel trend of 2026
You don’t need to become lifelong pen pals with someone you meet overseas to establish an unforgettable connection.
- Lee Tulloch
South Africa’s ‘French corner’ is the ultimate gourmet escape
An hour from Cape Town, the Franschhoek wine valley’s reputation as the country’s food capital is well earned, but it’s not the only reason you should go.
- Kerry van der Jagt
Safari on your bucket-list? What Nat Geo experts want you to know
For decades, this conservationist couple have closely watched the growth of tourism in Africa. Now, they warn, it is in danger of collapse.
- Julietta Jameson
A safari on foot in the big, bad wilderness is amazing – and nerve-racking
For the next two days, we’ll walk in single file, always, so animals see us as one big thing, giving them unambiguous escape routes.
- Steve Madgwick
How to choose the right safari experience
One of the biggest questions when choosing a safari holiday is whether to go to a national park or a private game reserve.
- Justin Meneguzzi
‘If you run, you become prey’: In this camp, not all guests are human
“Where can I go for a jog?” I ask naively. “You can’t jog here,” the ranger says.
- Steve Jacobs
- Opinion
- Opinion
Famous hotel I’d booked was full, so they put me in a room with a stranger
It’s almost midnight when I arrive at Hotel Rwanda, and someone is sleeping in my bed.
- Catherine Marshall