The best places in Africa to see elephants

We’ve scoured the African continent to find the best places to see the magnificent and beloved elephant in the wild.

Which country has the most lions?

We’ve scoured the African continent for some of the best sites to get up close and personal with lions.

Stunning small animals in Madagascar

Travel and wildlife photographer Daniel Austin shares the stories behind his incredible shots of Madagascar’s miniature creatures

10 of the best wetlands in the world

From Botswana to Brazil, we’ve picked our favourite wetlands from around the globe.

A buoyan blan recipe from the Seychelles

Explore the culinary treats of the Seychelles with two flavourful recipes.

The best places to see lemurs in Madagascar

Lemurs are the poster children of Madagascar – here is a list of the best places to see them.

The best wildlife opportunities in Gabon

The vast majority of Gabon’s tourists come to see the country’s magnificent wildlife. Who can blame them when all of this is on offer?

Is it safe to visit Zimbabwe?

Although tourism in Zimbabwe is a shadow of its former self, you should still make the time to visit

Getting off the beaten track in Zimbabwe

Make your trip to Zimbabwe even more special with some of these lesser-known destinations

Secret societies and superb sands: why visit Gabon?

‘Africa’s last Eden’ is well worth a visit.

The story of the shoebill, Africa’s most elusive bird

The story of the shoebill, one of Africa’s most elusive birds.

Spitzkoppe Mountain Range, A Secret in Namibia

An insight into one of Namibia’s best-kept secrets

Land shipwrecks in Namibia

Nick Molloy gives us the lowdown on Namibia’s famous Skeleton Coast, where the shipwrecks leave you with no doubt as to the inspiration behind its name.  

What everyone should know about Malawi’s music

Author Helena Smith discusses the range of music styles you can expect to hear on a trip to Malawi.

The best markets in Ghana

With some of the largest marketplaces in West Africa, organised chaos is something of a speciality in Ghana.