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Safari
Everything you need for your first safari—or your tenth.
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.
By Jesse Ashlock
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.
By Todd Plummer
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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.
By Alex Postman
Destination Weddings
The Joy of a Secret Wedding in the South African Bush
We skipped the traditional wedding ceremony for an adventure-filled trip for two.
By Emma Pearson
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.
By Adam H. Graham
Travel Firsts: A Tanzanian Safari With My Toddler in Tow
It was as wild as you’d imagine. But was it worth it?
By Ashlea Halpern
Lewis Hamilton on Sitting (Very) Still With Mountain Gorillas
The Formula One racing driver looks back on a life-altering journey through Africa.
By Arati Menon
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.
By Juliet Kinsman
Sleeping Under the Stars on a Mobile Safari Through Botswana
In the wilds of Botswana, one writer gets up close to the power—and vulnerability—of its wildlife.
By Scott Bay
Tips & Advice
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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.
By Laura Dannen Redman
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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.
By Sophy Roberts
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.
By Mary Holland
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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.
By Maggie Shipstead
Safari
We Went on a Meerkat Safari and Loved It
They say dynamite comes in small packages, and for meerkats this certainly rings true.
By Mary Holland
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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.
By Mary Holland
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.
By Celeste Moure
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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.
By Tyler Moss
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.
By Anthony Doerr
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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.
By Cynthia Drescher
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.
By Bridget Hallinan
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.
By Stephanie Wu
National Parks
The Best Plus-Size Outdoor Gear for Women
From leggings to climbing harnesses.
By Jenny Bruso
Shopping
The Most Comfortable Brands to Wear on a Long-Haul Flight
From cozy cashmere to semi-professional sweats.
By Andrea Cheng and Madison Flager
Shopping
The Best Safari Luggage
You'll need to leave your smart suitcase at home.
By Mara Balagtas and Lale Arikoglu
Safari
What to Pack for a Safari
Getting it right is harder than you think.
By Mara Balagtas and Andrea Whittle
Shopping
6 Accessories to Turn Your Phone Into the Ultimate Travel Camera
Packable smartphone accessories for solo travelers, adventure seekers, and aspiring photographers.
By Kelsey Glennon
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.
By CNT Editors
Our Favorite Safari Lodges
Xigera Safari Lodge
$$$ | Botswana, Okavango Delta, Moremi Game ReserveA swish and sustainable living gallery in the remote Moremi Game Reserve.Readers Choice Awards
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Powered By: ExpediaWilderness Vumbura Plains
$$$ | Botswana, Okavango Delta, LechomosA 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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Powered By: Book now with Wilderness DestinationsSingita Sasakwa Lodge
$$$ | Tanzania, Grumeti,This collection of camps within one vast private reserve gives you a front-row seat to the migration.Readers Choice Awards
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Powered By: SingitaandBeyond Phinda Private Game Reserve
$$$ | South Africa, Phinda Private Game Reserve,Six lodges, one 70,000-acre reserve in eastern South Africa, where you have incredible access to the Big Five and their babies.Readers Choice Awards
Powered By: andBeyondSingita Sabora Tented Camp
$$$ | Tanzania, Grumeti Game Reserve,Singita’s newest property is the apex of safari under canvas.Readers Choice Awards
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Wilderness Safaris Abu Camp
Botswana, Okavango Delta,An elephant sanctuary from Wilderness Safaris that has luxury perks like star-gazing beds and private decks with lagoon views.Angama Safari Camp
$$$ | Kenya, Maasai Mara, Ngiro-are RoadThis 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
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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.
By Jackie Caradonio
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.
By CNT Editors
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.
By Saumya Ancheri
Shopping
Safari Outfit Ideas to Pack When You Finally Take That Dream Trip
What to wear on game drives, around camp, and during dinner.
By Mara Balagtas and Andrea Whittle
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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.
By Ali Wunderman
Inspiration
A Local’s Guide to Botswana
Safari guide Florence Kagiso on the staggering beauty of her home country.
By Erin Florio
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.
By Mazuba Kapambwe
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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.
By Rebecca Misner
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With Safari Tourism on Hold, Locals and Animals Are at Risk
Here's how you can help from home.
By Mary Holland
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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.
By Ashlea Halpern
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.
By Mark Ellwood
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.
By Candice Rainey
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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.
By Peter Browne
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.
By CNT Editors
The Daily
Our most popular newsletter for destination inspiration, travel tips, trip itineraries, and everything else you need to be an expert traveler in this beautiful world
Air Travel
Is "Rawdogging" a Flight as Awful as It Sounds?
Here's what's going on with the ascetic, monk-style travel trend (with an unfortunate name) taking TikTok by storm.
By Charlie Hobbs
News & Advice
Where to Watch the Las Vegas 4th of July Fireworks 2024
From Caesars Palace on the Strip to a reservoir outside of the city, there are plenty of vantage points to choose from.
By Juliana Shallcross
Places to Stay
11 Best Airbnbs in Lisbon, From an Elegant Loft to a Beachside Getaway
Our pick of Lisbon's top rentals, from the city center to beachside properties.
By Abigail Malbon
Destinations
Where to Watch the 4th of July Fireworks in Boston 2024
Nobody does the fourth like Boston.
By Todd Plummer
Where to Watch 4th of July Fireworks in NYC 2024
The best hotel parties, public vantage points, and river cruises for enjoying NYC's fireworks this 4th of July.
By Juliet Izon
Where to Watch the 4th of July Fireworks in Washington, DC
From a Georgetown hotel bar with 360-degree views to a free rooftop barbecue.
By Adele Chapin
It's Still Possible to Book a Last-Minute Trip to the Olympics in Paris
Last-minute deals and discounts are available up until the opening ceremony begins (and even after that).
By Harrison Pierce
Where to Watch the Chicago Fourth of July Fireworks 2024
From ferris wheels on Navy Pier to swanky hotel rooftops, here are the best places to watch 4th of July fireworks in Chicago.
By Nicole Schnitzler
The Best Beach in Spain Is This Spot in Basque Country
Condé Nast Traveler Spain asked and its readers answered: Zarautz is the best beach in Spain for 2024.
By María Casbas