Africa
The smarter alternative destinations we're dreaming of for summer 2025
Skyscanner's Smarter Summer Report has revealed some interesting stats about Brits' summer travel plans – as well as the cheapest alternative destinations
Here's how Morocco's new high-speed railway project is opening up the way for sun-soaked twin city breaks
The latest plans announced for the Kenitra-Marrakech High-Speed Rail Line are the latest sustainable travel developments we're excited about
This string of Congolese rainforest lodges allows guests to witness first-hand the fight to preserve its wilderness
Slipping into the vast, unknowable heart of northern Congo’s Odzala-Kokoua National Park in search of the wildlife it harbours and the people who protect it
15 of the best things to do in Cairo
Our list of must-sees when navigating Egypt's culturally rich capital
How a more progressive breed of safari stays are caring for the land and its inhabitants
The country that gave birth to safari has seen its wildlife diminish in recent years, but a new breed of pioneering camps and lodges in Kenya is turning the tide
The best new African safari camps
We round up our favourite African safari camp openings for wildlife viewing with all the bells and whistles
The best hotels in Zanzibar
Whether you want to base yourself in Stone Town or head straight to a wondrous stretch of sandy beach, here are the best places to stay in Zanzibar
7 new flight routes we're most excited about in 2025
From an underrated city on Greece's Peloponnese peninsula to a charming Italian city
When is the best time to visit Zanzibar?
How to avoid rainy season and when you'll find the cheapest flights
This surprisingly family-friendly tropical island holds valuable lessons for younger generations
Lush evergreen rainforest with human-dwarfing buttress roots, towering tree ferns and the raucous calls of lemurs characterise this little-visited wilderness
Campfires and close encounters: is this the world's most intrepid sleepover?
Stephanie Rafanelli sleeps out in Botswana’s Kalahari and Makgadikgadi salt flats to discover the secrets of a 100,000-year-old culture and its wilderness
Win an indulgent Marrakech mini-break at Izza – one of the city's chicest Medina hotels
One lucky reader and their guest will be exploring the colourful markets and soaking up the Moroccan sunshine
Wonders in the wilderness: embracing unforgettable encounters on our first family safari
Louisa Parker Bowles lives out a long-held dream on a first-time safari adventure through the incredible landscapes of Kenya
The Best Places to Go in Africa in 2025
From the perfect pairing of bush and beach in Tanzania to a landmark museum opening in Nigeria
Why the Moroccan Riviera is the secret hotspot to visit this winter
Tangier is the underrated city that has everything our Moroccan go-to does, with a host of extra surprises
This is what it’s like to ride Africa’s most luxurious train
All aboard the Rovos Rail, where breathtaking views, exceptional fine dining and opulent suites come as standard…
A trio of smart stays have turbo-charged barefoot chic on this wildly tropical island
Lisa Grainger embarks on the ultimate island escape to see how new openings are changing Madagascar's landscape and planning to support local communities
Where was ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ filmed? Exploring the real-life locations in Africa that inspired the film-makers
Graeme Green speaks to production designer Mark Friedberg about one of the most exciting movie releases of the year
Riding the historic Rovos Rail across untrammeled corners of Southern Africa
Getting up close with the region’s majestic scenery – and the big beasts that call it home.