Africa

Lappet-faced vultures The lappet-faced or Nubian vulture is one of 16 old world vultures belonging to a bird order which includes eagles, kites, buzzards and hawks. It is the largest and one of the rarest of African vultures. Vultures do not go after healthy prey, but only attack wounded and...

Kevin Richardson’s wildlife sanctuary is in Welgedacht Game Reserve, which is part of a larger conservancy known as Dinokeng. Dinokeng is Gauteng's only Big 5 game reserve. Kevin’s sanctuary houses 22 hand-reared lions (including white lions), 13 brown spotted hyenas, two striped hyenas and four stunning black leopards and the...

Voluntourism is thriving. The concept of volunteering while travelling has been gaining popularity over the last five to 10 years. Some experiences are free but many actually cost you a premium for the experience. The idea is to visit unusual and exotic places while becoming part of a community working...

Lord it at a Zambian lodge that was once a retreat for royalty and heads of state. In South Luangwa National Park, Sanctuary Retreats Chichele Presidential Lodge delivers a royal experience. A small group has gathered on the veranda of the main lodge, peering excitedly past the breakfast table. Only...

The most memorable travel experiences are often the ones that push you beyond your comfort zone. For me, my Uganda gorilla trekking experience in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is likely to become a staple dinner party tale for years to come. What a bucket list experience! Gorilla Trekking in Uganda https://youtu.be/hjjUtajt9co Is Uganda...

Seeing pictures of Mount Kilimanjaro might be enough to inspire you to go on a Kilimanjaro trekking adventure. If climbing Kilimanjaro is on your bucket list, your first question might be: how high is Africa's highest peak? Kilimanjaro is 5895m (19,341feet), which makes it the highest freestanding mountain in the...