Africa

The continent of Africa attracts travelers to its natural beauty and wildlife, with safari adventures in Kenya and Tanzania, South Africa, Botswana’s Chobe National Park, Kenya’s Masai Mara, Uganda’s Kibale Forest National Park, and Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park and mountain gorillas. South Africa offers beautiful cities, vineyards, and safari adventures as well as mountains and beaches. Visitors travel to Africa to explore Egypt’s wonders, to cruise the Nile, to experience Madagascar’s wildlife, and Morocco’s cities.

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A scenic view of Victoria Falls with a rainbow spanning across the waterfall
This Is the Only Place on Earth Where 4 Countries Meet—and It Has National Parks and the World's Biggest Waterfall
A safari vehicle next to a tree with a cheetah climbing on it located in a grassy savannah landscape
I Took My Kids on an African Safari—Here's Why It Was One of Our All-time Best Vacations

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A view of the Egyptian Pyramids from a museum window.
The World's Largest Archaeological Museum Just Opened in Cairo, and It's More Than Just Ancient Artifacts—Here’s a Look Inside
Aerial view of a luxurious beachfront resort complex next to turquoise water
I Plan Safaris for a Living—and These African Lodges Are My Personal Favorite Hidden Gems
A group of people walking through a grassy area with water lilies in the foreground
Why You Should Go to This African Country for Your Next Safari—According to a Top Travel Advisor
Ben Youssef in Marrakesh
Here’s How to Spend 3 Perfect Days in Marrakesh—from Rooftop Cafes to Opulent Palaces and Labyrinthian Souks
The canopy walk in Nyungwe park, in Rwanda
I Explored Rwanda's Hidden Gems With My Family — Here's Why You Should, Too
Elephants walk through green colored water
How to See Kenya Like a Pro
People walk in front of a church in Quelimane, Mozambique
This Seaport City Is the Most Walkable Destination on Earth — Ranking No. 1 for Active Mobility
Hiker seen from behind on the trail through Heath and Moorland of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania
I Hiked All 19,341 Feet Up Mount Kilimanjaro — Here's What It's Like
view from above of outdoor pool and deck with lounge chairs surrounded by greenery
I Took a Kenyan Safari With My 3 Children — and Here's How You Can, Too
aerial view of safari plains and mountains
There's So Much More to East Africa Than Its Wildlife — Like an Active Volcano and a Collapsed Caldera With a Pearly Blue Lake
african safari landscape with trees against bright orange sky
I’ve Been Traveling to Africa for 35 Years — Here’s What You Should Know Before Planning Your First Trip
Leroo La Tau Wildlife
There's a 'Secret Migration' in Africa of 30,000 Zebra — and This Luxury Lodge Is the Best Place to See It
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What to Know Before Planning a Safari Honeymoon, According to a Travel Expert
Water splashes down into a pool at the base of the upper falls in Wli, Ghana. Wli Waterfall is the tallest in West Africa.
A Transformative Trek to West Africa's Highest Waterfall
Kathryn Romeyn and her daughter at Kwessi Dunes
What to Do on a Trip to Namibia — One of the Most Beautiful Countries in Africa
Architecture of the Bubaque Island, the Bissagos Archipelago (Bijagos), Guinea Bissau. UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
The 15 Best Beaches in Africa for Snorkeling, Surfing, and Remote Relaxation
Emboo River safari
Electric Vehicles Are Changing Safaris in Kenya
Hot air balloons at sunrise over Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
10 Incredible National Parks in Africa — From Vast Deserts to Rain Forests and Mountains
Kwin looking at a memory of elephants grazing at Amboseli National Park.
A Black American Traveler Shares His Experience of Visiting Africa for the First Time
Two men exploring the streets of Lomé, Togo
For Black Americans, a Heritage Trip to West Africa Can Be Life-changing
Writer Alexandra Fuller on the Zambezi River
The Unexpected Lessons One Writer Learned From Returning to Her African Homeland
Harenna Forest Ethiopia
A Journey into Ethiopia's Bale Mountains National Park
Exterior view of a lodge by a calm water body with trees in the background reflection visible on the water surface
This Is One of the Most Exciting New Safari Lodges in Africa—and It Has 6 Suites, Wildlife, and Stunning Lagoon Views
Beachgoers at a coastline during sunset with silhouettes of people in the water and on the shore
This African City Is Now a Global Art Hotspot—With Dynamic Galleries, Cutting-Edge Fashion, and a Major Biennale
Zebras grazing on a grassy plain in Serengeti National Park with scattered trees in the background
Pan Am Is Returning to Africa for the First Time in 30 Years With a 19-Day Luxury 'Sky to Safari' Private Jet Experience
Aerial view of Cape Town with Table Mountain in the background
I’m a Travel Expert—These Are the Best Little-known Eats and Experiences in Southern Africa
River with rapids and tropical trees on its bank
This Hidden Island Was Just Named the No. 1 Underrated Destination for 2026
Three people walking on sand dunes with the sun in the background
4 Safari Experiences That Combine Wildlife and Wellness, According to a Travel Advisor
Small group seated outdoors around a campfire, with a safari vehicle and tree nearby in an open landscape
This Is the Best-kept Secret to Planning a Safari in Africa, According to a Travel Expert
Two tentlike structures positioned amidst green vegetation with a scenic horizon and sky in the distance likely part of a lodge
One of Sir Richard Branson's Exceptional Safari Camps Just Got a Gorgeous Renovation—and Has Ranked Among the World's Best Hotels
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16 Non-negotiables I Packed for a 10-day Gorilla Trek in Rwanda That Kept Me Dry and Cool in the Rainforest
A guide gestures from a safari vehicle as a plane lands in the distance on a dirt airstrip
There's a New, Unexpected Reason to Visit One of the World's Ultimate Safari Destinations
An outdoor dining setup on a deck by an infinity pool surrounded by lanterns and overlooking a scenic landscape
This Exceptional Resort With Only 18 Tented Suites Was Just Named the Best Hotel in the World
Table Mountain visible across the beach with beachgoers in the foreground and blue sky above, Cape Town, South Africa
Travel + Leisure Readers' 10 Favorite Cities in Africa and the Middle East of 2025
Giraffes near the exterior of a building with arched windows and a vine-covered wall
Travel + Leisure Readers' 10 Favorite Hotels in Africa of 2025
Lodge by a river, surrounded by lush landscape, a boat moving in the water
I Was the First to Stay at This Safari Lodge in Botswana's Okavango Delta—Which Just Reopened With an Overwater Firepit, Private Floating Dinners, and Only 12 Suites
Aerial view of Voaara Madagascar
This Madagascar Hotel Has Just 7 Bungalows and 1 Villa—Plus Opportunities to Surf, Go Deep-sea Fishing, and Eat Sushi Dinners in a 'Bird's Nest'
A man walking along a beach in Gabon.
This Off-the-radar Country Is a Must-visit Safari Destination—How to Plan a Trip
Aerial view of Waldorf Astoria Seychelles Platte Island
One of the Newest Hotels in the Seychelles Has White-sand Beaches, a Private Island Experience, and Stunning Ocean Views
villa at Maradiva Mauritius
Every Villa Has a Private Pool at This Luxe Mauritian Resort—Plus, There Are Stunning Mountain and Ocean Views
Elephants in Maasai Mara National Reserve
Kenya's Most Famous Safari Destination Has a New Luxe Lodge — and It's Set in a Treehouse
rooftop pool at JW Marriott Nairobi
This Modern Nairobi Hotel Is the Perfect Pre- or Post-safari Stopover — Here's What It's Like
Elephants in Amboseli National Park
This New 12-day Expedition Takes You From a Stunning National Park to the Top of Mount Kilimanjaro
landscape view of safari landscape and river reflecting the sky
What to Expect on a Chimpanzee Trekking Tour in Uganda, According to a Top Safari Advisor
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3 Best Helicopter Safaris to Take in Africa, According to a Top Travel Advisor
man dressed in blue with red cape standing in grass holding up antenna
Meet the Female Trailblazers Fighting at the Forefront of Africa's Biodiversity Crisis
Bisate Reserve in Rwanda
I Was Punched by a Gorilla in Rwanda — and It Was the Most Luxurious Experience of My Life
Gorillas laying in the brush of Uganda
Volcanoes Safaris Was the First to Bring International Travelers to Rwanda’s Gorillas — Here’s Why It’s Still the Best
A woman in front of a tent at Cherero Camp in Tanzania
I Stayed at One of the Few Black-owned Safari Camps in Africa — Here’s Why You Should, Too
A woman poses on a brown chair; an interior of a store with home goods and clothing on display
Kigali, Rwanda, Is One of East Africa's Most Stylish Cities — Here's Where to Eat, Drink, and Shop, According to a Local
Aerial view of the Rovos Rail in Africa
This Luxurious African Train Trip Takes You From South Africa to Zimbabwe on Vintage Railcars — Here's What It's Like
Lions at Chobe National Park
This Safari Company Has 9 All-inclusive Camps That Let You See the Best of Botswana by Foot, Boat, and Jeep
Harbor in Cape Town South Africa with boats buildings and Table Mountain in the background
This Stunning Coastal City Was Just Named the World’s Most Affordable Luxury Destination
Colorful buildings on a rocky beach
This South African City Has a Stunning National Park, Adorable Penguins, and Some of Africa's Best Hotels
Three elevated lodge buildings surrounded by trees with a hilly landscape in the background
This Luxury Safari Lodge in South Africa Just Launched a Pay-What-You-Can Program
The main entrance area of Cape Town International Airport featuring trees and modern architectural elements
This Airport Was Named No. 1 in the World for Punctuality, Service, and Amenities—and It Comes With Spectacular Mountain Views
View of Cape Town, South Africa, and Table Mountain
I Visited South Africa 10+ Times Last Year—Here Are the Best Hotels, Restaurants, and Safari Experiences I Recommend to Anyone
A group of men harvesting rooisbos in Africa.
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Table Mountain Aerial Cableway in Cape Town
Cape Town Travel Guide
Statues along the street of the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town
8 Hidden Gems in Cape Town Only Locals Know About