Kenya

National GeographicJul 10

Planning a safari? Here’s what you should know before you go.

Asking a few pointed questions will help reveal whether your trip is funding conservation and local communities, or just paying for a view.

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Maasai Wilderness Conservation TrustPlaceoperates an air safari service and three lodges
African Leadership UniversityPlaceEmpowering future leaders with world-class Bachelor's degree programs, leadership training, and a global education…
Ecotourism KenyaPlaceprovides ratings for lodges
International Union for Conservation of NaturePlaceglobal authority behind the Red List
Virgin Limited EditionHotelhotel portfolio
Maji Moto Maasai Cultural CampHoteltourism revenue funds a school and widows' village
Maasai MaraSightarea with declining lion population density
Laikipia PlateauSightadjacent conservancies operate at low-density benchmarks
Lewa Wildlife ConservancyPlaceUNESCO World Heritage Site and IUCN Green List
Lewa WildernessHotelranch turned into a conservancy in the 1980s
Ol JogiHotelprivate conservancy with an exclusive-use model
Borana LodgeHotelallows four vehicles on 32,000 acres
Borana ConservancyPlaceconservancy with 32,000 acres
Reverie SafarisPlacecurates safaris across 13 African countries
B CorpPlaceB Lab is the global nonprofit behind Certified B Corporations, a community of businesses that meet verified social,…
1% for the PlanetPlaceJoin a global network of businesses committing 1% of sales to environmental causes.
The Long RunPlaceJoin The Long Run, a global network for sustainable tourism.
Nkuringo SafarisPlaceoffers Uganda walking safaris
Shamwari Private Game ReservePlaceprivate game reserve in South Africa
Salaton Ole NtutuPlace

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Smithsonian MagazineMay 29

You’re Guaranteed to Spot at Least One Gorgeous Giraffe in Each of These 15 Stunning and Awe-Inspiring Images

With their singular coats, naturally craning collars and elegant gait, these skyscraping mammals can’t help but attract sightseers to their neck of the woods

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Condé Nast TravelerJan 29

27 Adult Spring Break Destinations That Might Surprise You

Off-peak destinations with mild weather and fewer crowds, from Antigua to Holland.

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Alentejo RegionSightÉvora, Portugalsampling the finest wines
Vancouver IslandSightVancouver, Canada
Texas Hill CountrySightAustin, United States
Puerto RicoSightSan Juan, Puerto Rico
Grand Canyon National ParkSightGrand Canyon Village, United States
Alabama's Gulf CoastSightGulf Shores, United States
BoliviaSightSucre, Bolivia
Costa RicaSightSan José, Costa Rica
BelizeSightBelmopan, Belize
St. ThomasSightCharlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands
Samaná BaySightSamaná, Dominican Republic
AnguillaSightThe Valley, Anguilla
HollandSightAmsterdam, The Netherlands
PugliaSightBari, Italy
AntiguaSightSt. John's, Antigua and Barbuda

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Condé Nast TravelerDec 15, 2025

The Best Hotels and Resorts in the World: The Gold List 2026

Our editors across the globe share their favorite places to stay.