The most impressive lakes in the world

From boiling lakes to vast alpine bodies of water, these are our favourite lakes from around the world. 

East Africa’s best wildlife spots

Our pick of the best national parks to visit in Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda.

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.

The best forests in the world

Covering even more of the world than our guidebooks, forests are ubiquitous but almost always different.

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

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

The best birdwatching sites in the world

Whether you are a novice or an avid birdwatcher, aviary spectacles can be amongst the greatest in the animal kingdom.

Impenetrable

Dom Tulett travelled to Uganda as part of his prize for winning the 2016 Bradt New Travel Writer of the Year award. This is Dom’s account of that unforgettable trip.

Rock on: Africa’s most impressive rock art

Africa has some magnificent centuries-old rock art — how many have you visited?