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As a photographer and film-maker, I love telling stories, and am most comfortable working with people, documenting our challenges, achievements and personal connections. Escaping to the bush to capture wildlife presents unique challenges, particularl

The opportunity for you to enjoy one of the world’s great, but little-witnessed, wildlife migrations has just improved dramatically, following the news that African Parks has taken over the management of Boma and Badingilo National Parks in South Sud

Over the last 20 years photographing iconic destinations all over the world I’ve often been asked: “what is your favourite nature photography destination?” For me, ‘favourite’ does not necessarily equate to ‘greatest’. I apply a very specific formula

Bantu is the language group, with some 350 million speakers, to which almost all sub-Saharan languages belong, from Beti in Cameroon to Xhosa and Zulu in South Africa. The same word refers to the speakers of those languages, though nowadays the term

The joy of being surrounded by Africa’s mesmerising sights and sounds cannot be compared. The colours are magical and, as the sun sets, the whole landscape becomes golden, pink, purple and red, like a painting. The music of Africa is bewitching and,

The aim of all successful travel writing is to bring a place to life, transporting your readers there through your own experiences and encounters. Don’t be fooled into thinking it’s easy though. Writing is one of the most mentally arduous activities

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What brings me back to Africa? It seems like a straightforward question. Over the last 35 years, I’ve been addicted to the place, ticking off a wish list that’s included everything from Cape Town to Kilimanjaro, mountain gorillas to the Great Migrati

Is this paradise? Has some divine power finally, if a little prematurely, lifted me to a higher plane? The evidence feels compelling: a personal retinue of angels dancing and fluttering around me on wings of purest white; a glittering orb hanging in

What should I pack for my forthcoming trip to Algeria? I imagine I’ll roast amid its Saharan sands yet shiver at night when the heat ebbs from the Martian red dunes. Its Mediterranean coast, meanwhile, festooned with Roman remains, must be humidly st

Strange miracles occur in the Namib Desert. Life blossoms here, amid scenery so striking, it strums your heartstrings. Mysterious ecological events leave ragged rings in the arid grasslands, and desert-adapted creatures lead improbable lives in the s

I’m a big fan of following the road less travelled. I also like trying shortcuts. And I’m seriously eco-conscious — okay, downright stingy — when it comes to splashing out on unnecessary fuel. So last year, when my wife Ariadne and I started plotting

Leopards are the holy grail for many safari-goers and it’s no different for us. Their elusive nature and breathtaking beauty means every leopard encounter is super-exciting. The Sabi Sands is one of several places renowned for regular sightings. Leop

After two hours on the painfully steep Skyline Trail of Malawi’s Mulanje Massif, my lungs were on fire. I’d been high stepping on boulders and searching for traction on slick red dirt, falling down more than once. I was knackered. Once I’d caught my

Kenya Airways and its budget subsidiary Jambojet link Kenya’s major cities, while the likes of SafariLink and Air Kenya carry travellers between the game parks and reserves and other tourist centres. Most services are daily, and flights to the parks

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“Welcome to the jungle,” says Kwizera Diogene as we climb over a wall of volcanic rocks into dense greenery. There’s rustling among the trees, the sound of animals moving through branches. We look around for signs of life. There is one animal that mo

Why do we travel? To experience different places and cultures, to see wildlife or to relax on a deserted white-sand beach, perhaps. These are all admirable reasons for choosing a holiday destination, of course — but do we ever really get to know a co

Over the years, we have looked through countless images, often debating for many hours which should be used to illustrate the stories in Travel Africa. Similarly, most of you will return from Africa with thousands of photos to narrow down to your fav

“With this picture I want to show that species protection is a very important topic and that every living being has a place on our planet,” says Patrick Mueller, who photographed this three-horned chameleon (Trioceros johnstoni) in Bwindi Impenetrabl

What a heady time the 1970s were for anyone involved in the travel business. I didn’t know it then, but there could have been no better time for a journalist desperate to visit Africa to join the ranks of Fleet Street. When the decade began, Africa w

THE ANTLION Neuroptera myrmeleontoidea Pause whilst walking across a patch of soft sand — and look. The surface may be indented with one or more perfectly rounded, inverted conical pits about 5cm across and up to 8cm deep. If so, get down and, with a

As part of lion research and human-wildlife conflict mitigation, the VFWT tracks collared lions, establishing an online ‘geo-fence’ to monitor potential conflict animals. ‘Community Guardians’ are alerted when a lion crosses a virtual boundary, and t

Never judge a book by its cover, they say. But when your first impression is this good, it’s time to make an exception. The design of the elegant Palm River Hotel – the vision of top Zimbabwean architect Bruce Rowlands and interior designer Kerry Van

I consider myself very fortunate that when I am not guiding safaris or photographing wildlife, I frequently end up working as a lodge photographer and videographer. As you can imagine, this role comes with a raft of added benefits, not least of which

Waking up to feel the weight of the stocking, bulging with presents, draped over my legs is one of my clearest and fondest childhood memories of the festive season. As Yuletide tactile sensations go it would be hard to beat, I would have said. But on

There’s an extra treat waiting those of you tting off on a chimp fari in Uganda. Next to the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) offices in Kibale - the trekking start point - you'll find Cafe Kibale, a new venture from Great Lakes Safaris. Launched in J