How to Ditch the Safari Circuit and Do-It-Yourself in Kenya
Leaving buffets, fancy lodges, and vehicles with shock absorbers behind, we set off on a do-it-yourself safari.
Volcanoes Safaris: Gorilla Trekking in Uganda and Rwanda
Volcanoes Safaris offers gorilla trekking safaris in Uganda and Rwanda. Guests stay in luxury lodges near the great ape parks in the Virunga Mountains.
Potholes and Pancakes: Mpumalanga Panorama Route in South Africa
One traveler finds peaceful moments, potholes and pancakes on the Mpumalanga Panorama Route, a popular scenic road in South Africa.
South Africa: Tablecloth over Table Mountain
Locals call the the clouds over this prominent landmark overlooking Cape Town, South Africa the 'Tablecloth over Table Mountain' -- and the view from the top is well worth the trip.
African Adventure: In Search of the Mountain Gorilla in Uganda
Fewer than a thousand mountain gorillas remain in the world. Here's where you can see them in the wild.
Wild Isle: The Seychelles’ Frégate Island
Nature is given priority on privately owned Frégate Island in Africa's Seychelles Islands.
Birds 101: From My Backyard to Serengeti National Park
A traveler learns the art of bird watching in Serengeti National Park, which is the home to more than 1,100 species of birds.
Conquering Demons: Kayak Adventure in South Africa
A traveler is rewarded with breathtaking views when she conquers her fears and journeys down rough water in South Africa's Tsitsikamma National Park.
Video: Diving with the Cow Sharks of Cape Town
Join photojournalists Aaron Gekoski and Chris Scarffe as they dive with some unusual sharks in South Africa.
The Egyptian Caravan: Cruise Through the Suez Canal
A traveler's journey through the Suez Canal, the artificial sea level waterway connecting the Red Sea and the Mediterranean.
Travel in Namibia: Like Walking on Mars
With its red dunes, dirt roads and eerily quiet coastal stretches, Namibia feels like another world. There’s space to breathe and to reconnect with nature.
Volunteer Vacations: Best Places to Volunteer with Wildlife
Love wildlife? Head to one of these destinations to help some of the world's most amazing creatures.
On the Move in Mauritania: The Iron Ore Express
Amid thick desert dust, this Mauritanian train transports iron ore and provides small-town passengers with access to the outside world.
Solo Travel Namibia: Dunes of Sand and Salt
In Namibia, one of the least populated countries in the world, you can plunge over sand dunes in a four wheeler and look for wildlife in the desert.