National Geographic
Everything You Need to Know About Victoria Falls National Park
Zimbabwe’s famed national park is home to Victoria Falls — the world’s largest curtain of falling water. Here’s how to plan a visit.
National GeographicOct 7
11 Places to See the World's Most Magnificent Wildlife Migrations
Seeing an immense number of creatures assembled in one place is a phenomenon worth travelling for. Here’s when, where and how to experience some of nature’s wildest gatherings.
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- Danube deltaGardenTulcea, RomaniaEurope's largest natural wetland, a paradise for pelicans
- Tortuguero National ParkSightTortuguero, Costa Ricahotspot for sea turtles, largest green turtle rookery
- Monarch Butterfly Biosphere ReserveSightMichoacán, Mexicohome to more than half of overwintering colonies
- El RosarioSightMichoacán, Mexicoeasiest sanctuary to reach for monarch butterflies
- Sierra ChincuaSightMichoacán, Mexicolesser-visited sanctuary, can be explored on horseback
- Mineral de AngangueoNeighborhoodMichoacán, Mexicocolourful, cobblestoned town makes a good base
- FinnmarksviddaSightFinnmark, NorwaySámi stronghold in northernmost Norway
- Sardine RunSightEastern Cape, South Africamillions of sardines swarm north off South African coast
- Bute InletSightBritish Columbia, CanadaHomalco First Nation run bear-watching trips here
- Kasanka National ParkSightKasanka, Zambiaoverwhelmed by 10 million straw-coloured fruit bats in October
- South Luangwa National ParkSightSouth Luangwa, Zambianearby park, home to prolific wildlife and walking safaris
- SkomerSightPembrokeshire, United Kingdomvolcanic outcrop bucking puffin population decline trend
- Martins HavenSightPembrokeshire, United Kingdombeach where boat trips run to Skomer Island
- Crane Observation CentreSightIzumi, Japanlocated in front of Izumi's crane migration grounds
- Yakushima IslandSightKagoshima, Japanwonderland of moss-cloaked trees, endemic deer and macaques
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Condé Nast TravelerOct 6
15 Best Resorts in the Rest of Africa 2026: Readers’ Choice Awards
Condé Nast Traveler readers rate their top resorts and safari camps in Africa outside of East Africa and South Africa.
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- Miavana by Time + TideHotelNosy Ankao, MadagascarA nothing-is-impossible hideaway for adventurous high-fliers.
- The Royal Livingstone Victoria Falls Zambia Hotel by AnantaraHotelLivingstone, ZambiaThis legendary hotel is part safari experience, part luxury resort, and within a stone’s throw of Victoria Falls,…
- Wilderness DumaTauHotelChobe National Park, BotswanaA premiere camp from luxury outfitter Wilderness for a fresh take on land- and water-based game viewing.
- Royal Chundu Luxury LodgesHotelLivingstone, ZambiaThe Royal Chundu commands a private stretch of the Zambezi River, located less than 20 miles upstream from the…
- Wilderness Hoanib Skeleton Coast CampHotelSkeleton Coast National Park, NamibiaFor a safari experience unlike any other—it almost feels as if you're on the moon, but with elephants, giraffes, and,…
- Molori MashumaHotelMashuma, ZimbabweFor an ultra-luxurious tented camp experience—something especially rare for iconic Mana Pools National Park—in an area…
- Conrad Rabat ArzanaHotelRabat, MoroccoFor a front-row view of the rolling waves of the Atlantic Ocean, from a sleek contemporary hotel on the edge of the…
- Matetsi Victoria FallsHotelVictoria Falls, ZimbabweOf all the waterfalls on earth, Victoria Falls is perhaps the most jaw-dropping: one of the Seven Natural Wonders of…
- Wilderness Mombo Camp and Little MomboHotelMoremi Game Reserve, BotswanaFind reviews, tips, advice, and intel on Wilderness Safaris Mombo Camp and Little Mombo, Moremi, Okavango Delta,…
- Euphorbia MashatuHotelMashatu Game Reserve, Botswana
- Time + Tide ChinzomboHotelSouth Luangwa National Park, Zambia
- Royal Mansour Tamuda BayHotelTamuda Bay, Morocco
- MashatuHotelMashatu Game Reserve, Botswana
- Constance TsarabanjinaHotelTsarabanjina, Madagascar
bbc.com
BBC TravelOct 1
Destinations
One epic road trip connects Madagascar's richest wildlife, most spectacular landscapes and the world's last lemurs. The celebrity chef and lifelong traveller has eaten it all, but these are the five ...
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- Kasanka National ParkSightKasanka, Zambiahome to one of Africa's most extraordinary wildlife spectacles
- Bel-AirQuarterLos Angeles, United StatesLA's most exclusive suburb
- Tristan da CunhaSightEdinburgh of the Seven Seas, Saint Helenaworld's most remote inhabited island
- Gullah Geechee communitiesNeighborhoodBeaufort, United Statespreserve a distinct culture and language rooted in West Africa
- School for DogsPlaceAugusta, United Statesmassive facility to breed a "super-dog"
- C&O CanalTrailWilliamsport, United Stateshistoric lockhouses offer overnight guests a unique way to relive history
Lonely PlanetSep 28
A Guide to Taking a Safari in Southern Africa
Southern Africa is home to the region
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- Okavango DeltaSightMaun, Botswanaworld's largest inland delta, a watery world
- South Luangwa National ParkSightLusaka, Zambiaknown for lion cubs on the river bank
- Kruger National ParkSightNelspruit, South Africapremier park, home to the Big Five
- Etosha National ParkSightOutjo, Namibiaelite park with incredible natural beauty and wildlife
- Chobe National ParkSightKasane, Botswanaone of Southern Africa's largest parks
- Hwange National ParkAirportHwange, Zimbabweknown for its large elephant populations
- SossusvleiSightSesriem, NamibiaThe name "Sossusvlei" is often used in an extended meaning to refer to the surrounding area.
- Victoria FallsSightLivingstone, Zambianatural wonder located near Botswana
- Drive BotswanaPlaceGaborone, Botswanaorganizes vehicle rental, campsite bookings and itinerary plans
- Safari BookingsPlaceCape Town, South Africawebsite to check a wide range of safari tour options
- Greater Kruger ecosystemSightNelspruit, South Africaprivate reserves adding land to Kruger NP
- Moremi Game ReserveSightMaun, Botswanapart of the Okavango Delta
- KhwaiSightMaun, Botswanaarea around the Okavango Delta
- Sabi SandsSightNelspruit, South Africaprivate game reserves revered for lion and leopard sightings
- TimbavatiSightNelspruit, South AfricaIt was established in 1956 by like-minded game farmers with the creation of the Timbavati Association.
- MkhuzeSightMkuze, South Africatop birding destination in South Africa
- iSimangaliso Wetland ParkSightSt Lucia, South AfricaWorld Heritage Site, top birding destination
- Kgalagadi Transfrontier ParkSightAskari, South Africaarid landscapes and red dunes, home to gemsbok
- Mountain Zebra National ParkSightCradock, South AfricaIt is surrounded by 896,146 hectares of the Mountain Zebra-Camdeboo Protected Environment.
- Pilanesberg National ParkSightRustenburg, South Africamalaria-free Big Five reserve near Johannesburg
- ShamwariSightGqeberha, South AfricaIt is part of the Indalo Protected Environment.
- Madikwe Game ReserveSightZeerust, South AfricaIt comprises 750 km2 (290 sq mi) of bushland north of the small town of Groot-Marico up to the border with Botswana.
- MalaMalaSightNelspruit, South Africa
- Samara Karoo ReserveSightNieu-Bethesda, South Africa
National GeographicAug 31
We Took Our Kid to the Ends of the Earth. Here’s What It Taught Us.
A travel writer who’s taken her son everywhere, from a Zambian safari at age four to Antarctica at seven, shares the lessons that actually hold up.
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- Eiffel TowerSightParis, FranceThe child thought it would be bigger.
- Waitomo Glowworm CavesAttractionWaitomo, New ZealandDiscover Waitomo home of New Zealand's world-famous tourist attractions.
- South Luangwa National ParkSightChipata, ZambiaA team handled everything on safari here.
- Johan Cruijff ArenaSightAmsterdam, The NetherlandsThe author attended an Ajax soccer match here.
- All Blacks ExperienceSightAuckland, New ZealandAn experience chosen by the child.
- National Geographic-Lindblad Expedition CruisesPlaceAntarctica