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Tanzania safari: when to go and where to stay

Tanzania is proof that it is still possible to find space and vast horizons, and experience wild, authentic Africa as it once was.

Inside Jewish Morocco: an ancestral adventure through the country's heart

On a trip to Morocco's Atlas Mountains to trace his Jewish heritage, Saki Knafo untangles details of the past and plants new seeds for the future

This all-women safari camp is changing the game in the Serengeti

A uniquely all-women safari team in Tanzania is evolving what it means to safari in the Serengeti

What to pack for safari

We asked safari experts to suggest what to squeeze into the duffel bag for a first-timer

What to wear on safari

From the best colours to wear to the most comfortable shoes, our fashion editor outlines the 14 items everyone should pack on a safari holiday

8 spectacular rivers that are best explored by cruise

These are the most unforgettable river cruises, designed with bucket lists in mind

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

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

Freediving instructor Zandile Ndhlovu on Cape Town's secret beaches and best cafés

South Africa's first Black African freediving instructor shares her favourite ocean spots along Cape Town’s southern peninsula 
City Breaks

The best hotels in Marrakech

Morocco's glittering bohemian city is brighter than ever with a flash pack of fabulous places to stay

First in: Nobu Marrakech, Morocco hotel review

Kicking off a new year with a new property in a new continent, Nobu hotel is adding to the reasons why Marrakech, Morocco should be on your winter-sun wishlist

First in: Onguma Camp Kala, Namibia review

Inside an ultra-exclusive lodge on the fringe of Etosha National Park

Embrace slow travel in 2023 with the ultimate bi-continental adventure – a journey from vibrant Morocco by train, boat, and bus

Juliet Kinsman rides the rails from North Africa back to London

South Africa travel restrictions from the UK explained

Travel to South Africa from the UK has been severely restricted. Here’s what you need to know

8 places on earth we should protect before it's too late

Climate change and human activity are permanently altering some of the most beautiful places in the world – these are the ones we should be showing some more love

Olinto, Atlas Mountain, Morocco: First in

For ultra privacy, peace and discreet luxury deep in the Atlas Mountains

Meet the leading ladies of Africa's female skateboard scene

A new sporty scene is emerging in many African countries – Noo Saro-Wiwa talks to the ladies leading the way

How tracing my Ugandan-Asian heritage has helped me connect with my roots

In tracing her Ugandan-Asian heritage, Meera Dattani tells a wider story