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Safari

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

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.
Safari

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.

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.

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.
Safari

How to Visit Rwanda in a Week

Wildlife is thriving in Rwanda's national parks.
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.

African Safari Inspiration

Safari

5 Safari-to-Beach Trips to Book

The only thing more important than the safari is where you'll unwind when it's over.
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. 
Safari

We Went on a Meerkat Safari and Loved It

They say dynamite comes in small packages, and for meerkats this certainly rings true.
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.

Safaris Around the World

Safari

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. 
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.
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.
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.

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

Safari

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.

Our Favorite Safari Lodges

  • Xigera Safari Lodge

    Xigera Safari Lodge

    $$$ | Moremi Game Reserve, Okavango Delta
    A swish and sustainable living gallery in the remote Moremi Game Reserve.
    Readers Choice Awards
    Hot List
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  • Wilderness Vumbura Plains

    Wilderness Vumbura Plains

    $$$ | Lechomos, Okavango Delta
    A 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
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  • andBeyond Phinda Private Game Reserve

    andBeyond Phinda Private Game Reserve

    $$$ | Phinda Private Game Reserve, KwaZulu-Natal 3936
    Six lodges, one 70,000-acre reserve in eastern South Africa, where you have incredible access to the Big Five and their babies.
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  • Singita Sabora Tented Camp

    Singita Sabora Tented Camp

    $$$ | Grumeti Game Reserve 31623
    Singita’s newest property is the apex of safari under canvas.
    Readers Choice Awards
    Gold List Hot List
  • Wilderness Safaris Abu Camp

    Wilderness Safaris Abu Camp

    Okavango Delta, North-West
    An elephant sanctuary from Wilderness Safaris that has luxury perks like star-gazing beds and private decks with lagoon views.

  • Angama Safari Camp

    $$$ | Ngiro-are Road, Maasai Mara
    This 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

  • Singita Sasakwa Lodge

    $$$ | Grumeti
    This collection of camps within one vast private reserve gives you a front-row seat to the migration.
    Readers Choice Awards
    Gold List

  • Mfuwe Lodge, The Bushcamp Company

    $$$ | South Luangwa National Park
    Readers Choice Awards
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.
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.
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. 
Safari

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.
Safari

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.
Safari

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.
Safari

Why Your Next Safari Should Be in Namibia

Giraffes, rhinos, and elephants in the desert: With its otherworldly landscapes and isolated luxury lodges, Namibia is like nowhere else on earth.
Style & Culture

Editor's Letter: When Travel Shapes Our Sense of Style

The September/October issue of ‘Condé Nast Traveler’ celebrates design movements in Milan, Tangier, San Miguel de Allende, and more.
Places to Stay

10 Best Hotels in Tuscany, From the Coast to the Outskirts of Florence

Stay at gussied-up bed and breakfasts, amenity-filled resorts, and more.
Air Travel

How to Get Upgraded to First Class: Use Oversold Flights to Your Advantage

The strategy takes some finesse, but it's possible to negotiate in the right situation.
Shopping

This $6 Amazon Essential Keeps My Medications and Vitamins Organized When I Travel

It's the one thing that's always in my carry-on, no matter where I'm going.

The Lengths We’ll Travel for Beyoncé

Fans have been flying across the country—and world—and dropping thousands of dollars on tickets. Why? “I deserve it.” 

The Best Men’s Sandals to Pack on Your Next Vacation

Shop our favorite styles from Todd Snyder, Birkenstock, Teva, and more.

Ask a Local: A Vintage Fashion Entrepreneur's Favorite Places in Riyadh

The perfect weekend in the Saudi capital includes scenic hikes, strong Arabic coffee, and vintage shopping, according to Rae Joseph.

How to Become a Travel Agent—Because, Believe It or Not, the Industry Is on the Rise

In 2023, a growing number of people are turning their love of travel into a career. 

The Magic of a River Safari Through Zimbabwe

CroisiEurope's new African Dream luxury houseboat itinerary includes land and river experiences through Zimbabwe, South Africa, Namibia, and Botswana.