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While stargazing, guests at South Africa's Xaus Lodge hear stories about how celestial navigation shaped migration routes and ancient survival techniques.

South Africa tourism's sky-high ambitionsThe country is ready to stake its claim in the growing astrotourism niche, capitalizing on one of its most underutilized...

Solo traveler Codi Land navigates Bwindi's rugged terrain on a guided gorilla trek with Nkuringo Safaris.

Women are connecting with solo travel in AfricaSolo women are ditching predictable European city breaks and Bali spa retreats in favor of adventure travel into Africa.

The author and her group of clients in Accra, Ghana, at the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park and Mausoleum in 2019.

Many happy returns in GhanaThe African nation is rising as a destination sought by African American travelers and has been accelerated by the country's...

A guided hike from GweGwe Beach Lodge included a stop at Horseshoe Falls, which featured quiet swimming holes and ancient Bushmen rock paintings etched into the stone.

Experiences both 'Wild' and mild at South Africa's GweGwe Beach LodgeVisitors to the luxury lodge on the Eastern Cape's Wild Coast can go on an adventurous hike, take a waterfall plunge or simply...

Dramatic landscapes and shared moments of awe. No butler required.

An African safari for every budgetTravel advisors and suppliers say the perception that a safari vacation is exclusively a high-end product is wrong.

The Cape fox, one of Tswalu's "Secret Seven," is rarely seen on traditional safaris.

Safaris that go beyond the Big Five are catching onSafaris that involve the Big Five -- lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants and Cape buffaloes -- remain the most popular choice...

A beach in Freetown. Sierra Leone's roughly 250 miles of coastline remains largely unexplored by international visitors.

It's a great time to get to Sierra LeoneThe country offers something increasingly rare on the African continent: the chance to explore a welcoming, culture- and...

Nile River cruises are starting to come back after demand plummeted shortly after the Oct. 7 attack in Israel.

Middle East tension stays high, and travel stays slowWhile not all tour operators have canceled Middle East departures, most say that interest has dwindled and business has...

Colina Verde on the Machangulo Peninsula in Mozambique will be homebase for Pelorus' Marine Marvels expedition.

Mozambique's deep dive into marine tourismThe East African nation offers a treasure trove of sea life and watersports opportunities in an unspoiled setting. Companies...

The four-course feast that is part of the Platinum Heritage safari experience is enjoyed in traditional Emirati fashion, at a stout and simple wooden table while sitting on a cushioned, backless chair.

No room for improvement -- or another bite -- at Emirati feastA Platinum Heritage safari excursion in Dubai offers much more than an indulgent introduction to traditional Emirati cuisine.

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