Travel Africa

The only international magazine dedicated to exploring Africa's diverse attractions, national parks, wildlife, culture and history. Travel Africa draws on some of the world's top photographers, writers and experts to create an inspiring and practical resource for anyone interested in the world's most exciting continent.

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YOUR MOMENTS • We asked you to share your favourite photos… Here’s a small selection, with more to follow in future issues

YOUR AFRICA • We love to hear about your adventures (and misadventures!) when exploring the world’s most exciting continent

HOW MANY?

ROLL WITH IT • ROGER TULL

FIRST-NIGHT NERVES • SOPHIE BLANCHARD GETS A RUDE AWAKENING IN THE OKAVANGO DELTA

FIVE ALIVE • Here’s a thought, says Sophie Baker: isn’t it sensible to redefine the ‘big five’ through sight, sound, taste, touch and smell?

ESWATINI • Swazi expert Jenny Bowen of Sense Earth shares a personal take on why you should visit this captivating kingdom

SUGGESTED ITINERARY

MASTER STORY TELLER • Over five decades writer Brian Jackman has consistently banged the drum for his beloved continent and the preservation of its wildlife and landscapes — his life’s work bearing witness to the monumental advances in conservation, including the rise of ecotourism, as well as inspiring the next generation of travel writers. With his latest book, Lion Song, set to be published in March, Sue Watt chats to the acclaimed author about his lifelong love affair with Africa.

SHELF ESTEEM • Great new books to look out for, reviewed by Graeme Green

MEMOIRS • Anyone in any doubt of Africa’s transformative power should dig into some of these personal life stories

CAMPFIRE CONVERSATIONS • Relaxing around the fire after a long day’s game viewing is one of the genuine pleasures of being on safari: getting to know new people as you swap details of the day’s sightings, tell stories, debate wider topics and, above all, laugh. Here, a few of your fellow travellers share their favourite safari tales. So, fetch yourself a drink, pull up a chair and enjoy the chat…

GORONGOSA CAN YOU RESIST ANY LONGER? • At Travel Africa, we’ve covered the Gorongosa story since the Carr Foundation’s first involvement 20 years ago, and Sarah Marshall’s recent visit reveals the fruits of its ongoing revival effort. Which prompts the question: is Gorongosa now one of Africa’s iconic, wildlife parks - and a symbol of what a visionary rehabilitation programme can achieve?

THE MAKING OF CHICARI CAMP • How do you establish a quality safari camp in such a remote area? Gorongosa Safaris’ GEO Doug Flynn explains how it was pre-built in Cape Town and assembed on site…

GORONGOSA TIMELINE

GORONGOSA IN NUMBERS…

THE HUMAN FACE • Sarah Marshall asks people from the community to share what Gorongosa means to them

Not all beaches are equal • Fiona McIntosh scours South Africa’s extensive coastline to narrow down a selection of world-class beaches to aim for, taking into account the plentiful activities within striking distance — proving there is so much more on offer than just sand and sea. Which might you include in your next escape?

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The places in between • With Namibia’s most-renowned attractions located long drives apart, Chris Leggatt stops at Otjiwa, a private reserve on a farm en route to Etosha, discovering that sanctuaries like this offer a rewarding and insightful way to gain a deeper understanding of the country, while providing welcome breaks along the way

THE NATURE of building • Where you stay has a deeper impact than you might at first assume. Summer Rylander explores how biophilic design can enhance your safari experience

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