Condé Nast Traveler
This is Where Health Insurance Will Cost You the Most—and Least—Around the World
The SIP Health Cost Index ranks the average cost of private health insurance in 60 countries, including Singapore, Morocco, and Malta.
Condé Nast TravelerOct 6
Readers’ Choice Awards: Top 10 Hotels in Africa 2026
Condé Nast Traveler readers rate their top hotels in Africa outside Morocco and South Africa.
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- Giraffe ManorHotelNo matter how many safaris you've been on, there is nothing quite as wonderful and unforgettable as having breakfast or…
- Hemingways NairobiHotelThis boutique property set in sprawling, 10-acre gardens hits the sweet spot with a total of 45 suites and dedicated…
- Eden NairobiParkThis serene hideaway really does feel like Eden—lush grounds, birds chirping, and complete tranquillity—but it’s not…
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- Park Hyatt ZanzibarHotelZanzibar City, TanzaniaLocated along a pristine stretch of beachfront in Stone Town, a designated UNESCO Heritage site, the Park Hyatt’s first…
- Marriott Mena House, CairoHotelCairo, EgyptThere's no competing with Mena House's location at the foot of the Giza pyramids—we're talking once-in-a-lifetime views…
- The Residence TunisHotelTunis, TunisiaInspired by a mission to enrich every guest experience, one person and one moment at a time, The Residence collection…
- Hyatt Regency Dar es Salaam The KilimanjaroHotelDar es Salaam, TanzaniaSince Zanzibar and Lamu have become some of the hottest winter-sun destinations in the world, Dar Es Salaam, the…
- The Nile Ritz-Carlton, CairoHotelCairo, Egypt
- Hemingways Retreat KigaliHotelKigali, Rwanda
- InterContinental Luanda MiramarHotelLuanda, Angola
Lonely PlanetSep 17
A Guide to East African Coffee Culture
The best coffee estates and producers in Kenya and northern Tanzania.
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- Java HouseCaféWhen founded, it was one of the few places to find "export-quality" Kenyan coffee brewed and served in the region,…
- Connect CoffeeCaféSources coffee directly from regional farmers.
- Café AMKACaféFood, specialty coffee and feel-good moments, served the AMKA way.
- Kesh Kesh Coffee RoasteryCafé
- Karen Blixen Coffee GardenRestaurant
- Safari BookingsPlace
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- Arusha Coffee LodgeHotelArusha, TanzaniaFive-star lodge on a large coffee farm.
- Baraka FarmSightArusha, TanzaniaSmaller-scale coffee farm tour option.
- Kahawa Shambani Coffee ToursSightMoshi, TanzaniaRun by a local cooperative advocating for small producers.
- Kilimanjaro Coffee LodgeHotelMoshi, TanzaniaFirst East African estate with organic certification.
- Café ArushaRestaurantArusha, TanzaniaLocated on the 3rd floor of Arusha Mall.
- Union CaféCaféMoshi, TanzaniaHub of local life and project of a coffee smallholder cooperative.
- Karunguru Coffee EstateSightThika, Kenya
- Coffee CultureRestaurantArusha, Tanzania
National GeographicJul 23
Why urban safaris are on the rise and where to try one
As cities become greener and wildlife returns, travellers are swapping traditional game drives for a new kind of safari closer to home.
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- Nairobi National ParkSightSpot lions, leopards, cheetahs, rhinos against skyline.
- Elsewhere
- Puerto MaderoNeighborhoodBuenos Aires, ArgentinaAround 350 bird species thrive in these docklands.
- Walthamstow WetlandsNature reserveLondon, United KingdomSpot kingfishers here and at Woodberry Wetlands.
- High LineTrailNew York, United StatesThe High Line's design is a collaboration between James Corner Field Operations, Diller Scofidio + Renfro,…
- Woodberry WetlandsNature reserveLondon, United KingdomSpot kingfishers here and at Walthamstow Wetlands.
- Initiative EarthPlaceLondon, United KingdomLaunched a new 14-mile nature corridor in east London.
- Cape of Good HopeSightCape Town, South AfricaSee endangered African penguins and game.
- Amsterdamse BosParkAmsterdam, The NetherlandsAlthough most of the park is located in Amstelveen, the owner of the park is the City of Amsterdam.
- AmstelparkParkAmsterdam, The NetherlandsThe park includes a labyrinth, a café, a restaurant, two galleries, an orangery, a petting zoo and a mini-golf course.
- BeatrixparkParkAmsterdam, The NetherlandsThe park was named after the former Dutch Queen Beatrix.
- Reserva Ecológica Costanera SurNature reserveBuenos Aires, ArgentinaWetland in Puerto Madero docklands with many bird species.
- London Wildlife TrustPlaceLondon, United KingdomOffers guided trips across 36 free-to-access sites.
- Paradise FieldsNature reserveLondon, United KingdomBeavers can be spotted here in Ealing.
- Eastbrookend Country ParkParkDagenham, United KingdomPlans to reintroduce white storks this autumn.
- Tate ModernArts centreLondon, United KingdomIt forms part of the Tate group together with Tate Britain, Tate Liverpool and Tate St Ives.
- Battersea Power StationSightLondon, United KingdomIt was built by the London Power Company (LPC) to the design of Leonard Pearce, Engineer in Chief to the LPC, and CS…
- Sydenham Hill WoodNature reserveLondon, United KingdomSpot stag beetles here.
Lonely PlanetJul 13
16 things to know before traveling to Kenya
What do you need to know before visiting Kenya? Is Nairobi safe? Do I need a visa? From passport requirements to cultural etiquette, we have the answers.
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- Tsavo National ParkNature reserveKenyaroad to the park
- Lamu TownNeighborhoodLamu, KenyaMuslim community where conservative dressing is advised