
Safari
Everything you need for your first safari—or your tenth.
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Inspiration
The Best Places to Go in Africa in 2026
For ancient medinas, unspoiled archipelagos, and safaris without the crowds.

Safari
Top 15 Resorts in the Rest of Africa: Readers’ Choice Awards 2025
Condé Nast Traveler readers rate their top resorts and safari camps in Africa outside of East Africa and South Africa.

Places to Stay
Editor's Letter: The Hotels We Fall in Love With Again and Again
Introducing Condé Nast Traveler's 2025 November issue, plus the 38th annual Readers' Choice Awards.

Safari
On a Weeklong Tiger Safari, Big Cats and Conservation Go Hand in Hand
After reinventing snow leopard expeditions in northern India, Behzad Larry has set his sights on changing the narrative around the country's most famous feline.

Finding a Profound Sense of Quiet On a Trekking Safari in the Serengeti
No game drive vehicles, no cell service, no crowds. On a four-day walking and fly-camping trip in one the Park's protected wilderness zones, Rebecca Misner discovers the joy of totally disconnecting.

Go on Safari With Your Friends
That big bucket list trip? You don't need to save it for a honeymoon.

How We Spent Our Family Vacation: A Nine-Day Safari in Botswana
Where a family of seven relaxed in hammocks, flew over the Delta, and exhilarated in thrilling wildlife encounters.

The Best New Safari Camps of 2025
From five-bedroom retreats with jaw-dropping views across the Serengeti to opening deals on luxury lodging in Zambia's Valley of Leopards.

The Most Romantic Places in the World
For private island getaways, stargazing, gondola rides, and so much more
Tips & Advice

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How to Safari in South Africa
South Africa offers everything you're looking for in a first-time safari, but planning can still get overwhelming. We've got you covered.


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The Ultimate Safari: Seeing the Great Migration in Kenya and Tanzania
The iconic phenomenon sees 1.5 million wildebeest sweep through East Africa on an annual, 1,200-mile cycle.
African Safari Inspiration

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5 Safari-to-Beach Trips to Book
The only thing more important than the safari is where you'll unwind when it's over.

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In the Okavango Delta, Horseback Safaris Offer a Whole New Perspective
Gallop alongside giraffes, warthogs, and more on a riding safari in Botswana's Okavango Delta.

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We Went on a Meerkat Safari and Loved It
They say dynamite comes in small packages, and for meerkats this certainly rings true.

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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.
Safaris Around the World

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How to Go On a Canadian Safari
If you journey to the further reaches of British Columbia, Manitoba, and the Yukon you’ll be surrounded by grizzly and polars bears, whales, moose, and caribou.

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8 Best Places to See Wildlife in the U.S.
There won't be any lions, but the U.S. has some pretty mighty wildlife of its own.

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The Ultimate Arctic Expedition
Anthony Doerr traveled to the top of the world in search of the ultimate getaway. In the frozen wonderland of the Canadian Arctic, he camped on a four-foot-thick sheet of ice, jumped over frigid waters, and tracked the mythic narwhal.

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Seeking a Different Kind of 'Big Five' on a Jet Ski Safari
What is a Jet Ski safari, exactly? On a trip to Langkawi, Malaysia, we hit the throttle to find out and met up with monkeys, eagles, dolphins, and the hidden sides of mysterious islands.
Safari Gear

Shopping
African Safari 101: What to Pack (And What to Leave Behind)
For starters? Bring earth-toned clothing, bug spray, and good binoculars.

Couples Travel
11 Gifts for Newlyweds Going on a Safari Honeymoon
All the neutrals they probably forgot to register for in the excitement of honeymoon-planning.


Shopping
The Most Comfortable Brands to Wear on a Long-Haul Flight
These clothing brands offer comfort and style at 35,000 feet.



Shopping
6 Accessories to Turn Your Phone Into the Ultimate Travel Camera
Packable smartphone accessories for solo travelers, adventure seekers, and aspiring photographers.
Safari Lodges

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The Best New Safari Camps and Lodges
Whether because of where they opened (parks you've never heard of, former no-go countries) or why (a fierce commitment to community and conservation), this year's best camps and lodges are changing the safari landscape.
Our Favorite Safari Lodges

Xigera Safari Lodge
$$$ | Botswana, Okavango Delta, Moremi Game ReserveA swish and sustainable living gallery in the remote Moremi Game Reserve.Powered By: Expedia
Wilderness Safaris Vumbura Plains
$$$ | Botswana, Okavango Delta, LechomosA contemporary retreat perched on decks over the floodplain from which to watch the ebb and flow of life on the Okavango Delta.Powered By: Book now with Wilderness Destinations
Singita Grumeti - Singita Sasakwa Lodge
$$$ | Tanzania, Grumeti,This collection of camps within one vast private reserve gives you a front-row seat to the migration.Powered By: Singita.jpg)
andBeyond Phinda Private Game Reserve
$$$ | South Africa, Phinda Private Game Reserve,Six lodges, one 70,000-acre reserve in eastern South Africa, where you have incredible access to the Big Five and their babies.Powered By: andBeyond
Singita Sabora Tented Camp
$$$ | Tanzania, Grumeti Game Reserve,Singita’s newest property is the apex of safari under canvas.
Abu Camp
Botswana, Okavango Delta,An elephant sanctuary from Wilderness Safaris that has luxury perks like star-gazing beds and private decks with lagoon views..jpg)
Angama Safari Camp
$$$ | Kenya, Maasai Mara, Ngiro-are RoadThis nomadic tented camp from Kenya’s design-centric Angama Mara is its access to nature in a year when that felt more vital than ever.
Mfuwe Lodge, The Bushcamp Company
$$$ | Zambia, South Luangwa National Park,

National Parks
This Tour Company Brings Travelers—and Their Glamping Gear—Closer to National Parks
Glamping experiences? Near national parks? Here's how the tour operator American Safari Camp makes it all happen.

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An Expedition in the Okavango Delta Showcases Botswana's Magnificence—and Vulnerabilities
On a trans-Okavango journey, writer Alex Postman meditates on questions of conservation.

Destination Weddings
The Joy of a Secret Wedding in the South African Bush
We skipped the traditional wedding ceremony for an adventure-filled trip for two.

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In Saudi Arabia, Tourism Is Being Used as a Force for Restoring Biodiversity
How nature-centric travel supports Saudi Arabia's ambitious conservation efforts—from restoring the Arabian leopard to rewilding its deserts.

Inspiration
Travel Firsts: A Tanzanian Safari With My Toddler in Tow
It was as wild as you’d imagine. But was it worth it?

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Lewis Hamilton on Sitting (Very) Still With Mountain Gorillas
The Formula One racing driver looks back on a life-altering journey through Africa.

Inspiration
There’s a Word for How We’re Feeling as Travelers—and This Is It
How to travel better in a world where we all feel weighed down by solastalgia.

Safari
Sleeping Under the Stars on a Mobile Safari Through Botswana
In the wilds of Botswana, one writer gets up close to the power—and vulnerability—of its wildlife.

Adventure
This Wheelchair-Accessible Safari in South Africa Should Be the Future of Adventure Travel
Ximuwu Lodge offers the first wheelchair-accessible safari in South Africa and ensures that watching wildlife is a privilege that can belong to everyone.
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Inspiration
In Mozambique, Marine Conservation Has Helped Shape a Different Kind of Safari
The East African nation has prioritized the health of its coastline—a step that has given rise to new ways of experiencing it.

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On Safari in South Africa and Botswana, Seeing Myself in My Father for the First Time
After years spent drifting apart, traveling together gave us the opportunity to rebuild.

Wellness & Spas
Inside Luxury Safari Operator Singita's New Holistic Wellness Approach
On a trip to South Africa's Kruger National Park, Mary Holland experiences a feast for the senses.

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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.

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The New Business Traveler: Camp Yoshi's Rashad Frazier on Making the Most of a Scouting Trip to Tanzania
We take a look at how interesting people with fascinating jobs are traveling for work right now.

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Why Zambia’s Safaris Are Finally Getting Their Due
With its focus on eco-tourism efforts like bird's nest–style lodging, silent safaris, and smaller camps, Zambia may finally have its time in the safari spotlight.
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Inspiration
Editor's Letter: Yes, Travel Can Be For Escape and Personal Growth
Introducing Condé Nast Traveler’s 2026 January/February issue, featuring our 32nd annual Gold List of editor-favorite hotels.

Wellness & Spas
Inside Blackberry Mountain’s Art-Centered Approach to Wellness
Numerous high-end resorts are adding art therapy to their programming. As writer Maria Yagoda finds out, it's all about letting go.

Wellness & Spas
Exploring the Role of Human Connection in Modern Wellness
With loneliness on the rise worldwide, health-minded resorts are leaning into the power of friendship.

Gold List
The Gold List 2026: Best Hotels and Resorts in Mexico, Central, and South America
Our global editors across four continents share their favorite places to stay.

The Best Hotels and Resorts in the US, Canada, and the Caribbean: The Gold List 2026
Our global editors across four continents share their favorite places to stay.

The Best Hotels and Resorts in Asia: The Gold List 2026
Our global editors across four continents share their favorite places to stay.

The Best Hotels and Resorts in the World: The Gold List 2026
Our editors across the globe share their favorite places to stay.
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The Gold List 2026: The Top Hotels and Resorts in Australia and Oceania
Our global editors across four continents share their favorite places to stay.

The Best Hotels and Resorts in Europe and the UK: The Gold List 2026
Our global editors across four continents share their favorite places to stay.