What are the risks from Ebola on an African safari?
Many travellers who have booked holidays in Africa have been asking this question, and some have cancelled trips.
Q: IM BOOKED ON AN AFRICAN SAFARI ADVENTURE. WHAT ARE THE RISKS FROM EBOLA?Many travellers who hav
Mysterious ancient cemetery in Egypt could contain a million mummies
A hand from one of the ancient mummies.
A mysterious ancient cemetery in Egypt could contain more than a million mummified human remains, archaeologists have claimed.Around 1,700 bodies have so far been uncovered
Hotel hotlist: 15 of the best new hotel openings for 2015
Architectural wonder: the Sunrise Kempinksi is soon to open in China.
Architectural wonder: Sunrise Kempinksi, Beijing.
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Six of the best: Garden Route guesthouses, South Africa
The Phoenix is stylish, modern and upmarket.
PHOENIX GUESTHOUSE
The three rooms at this über-modern, stylish B&B in upmarket Wilderness have king-size beds and lots of thoughtful extras, such as slippers and heated to
Dare to visit Africa, the worlds darkest continent
Curious giraffe in South Africa.
Leaping dance of the Massai in Kenya.
Mokoro Ride in Okavango Delta, Botswana.
Drakensberg Mountains, South Africa: Hiking the worlds longest escarpment
The Drakensberg Mountains from near Sentinel Peak.
Andrew Bain explores a mountain range as famous for its legends as its dramatic landscape.
Stand at the base of South Africas Drakensberg Mountains and its easy t
Namibia wildlife safari: Africas next top destination for wildlife adventurers
Animal kingdom: Animals bathing.
It came in the dead black of an African night, an ear-splitting roar just centimetres from my ear. I sat bolt upright in bed, every hair on my head bristling, every nerve ending su
Ethical African wildlife safari tours: Does the lion sleep tonight?
A lion cub who doesnt want to share his meal.
It pays to stick to the group when youre walking in the South African bushveld with five adult lions. Thats what were told as we nervously huddle together outside the lion
Cape Town city guide: Three-minute guide to the worlds most beautiful city
Table Mountain makes an imposing backdrop to the beautiful city of Cape Town.
WHY
Theres no point arguing about it: Cape Town, at Africas southern tip, is the worlds most beautiful city. Its remarkable topography
Cape Town guided tour: South Africas Mother City
Kirstenbosch Botanic Gardens.
Its late lunchtime, and were at the trendy Harbour House restaurant in the small, fishing-village of Kalk Bay, on the far-flung outskirts of Cape Town, looking out for cruising humpba
Vaccination requirements for travelling to Africa
Under an African sunset.
MY WIFE AND I ARE TRAVELLING TO SOUTH AFRICA, BOTSWANA, ZAMBIA AND ZIMBABWE IN MARCH. THE INFORMATION FROM OUR TRAVEL AGENT, DOCTOR AND GOVERNMENT WEBSITES ABOUT VACCINATIONS REQUIRED BY AUSTRA
Worlds 20 best waterfront cities and their top attractions
Paris Plage, Paris, France: The original and still the best city beach concept sees the Seine riverbanks transformed with sand, palm trees and deckchairs over summer, providing Paris with a buzzing, if tempor
The best 16 cities to visit in 2016
United States: Dont let the exchange rate deter you – some of the USs biggest attractions for 2016 are also its cheapest. Exhibit A: the countrys national park system, which celebrates its 100th anniversary i
Creature comforts
Royal Livingstone hotel, Zambia
Spectacular nature exists side by side with luxury at The Royal Livingstone, writes Katrina Lobley.Perched near the lip of the mighty Victoria Falls, Zambias The Royal Livingstone is ble
Wildly indulgent
Rock Lodge at Ulusaba.
Holidaying safari style is out of this world, finds Louise Southerden. Up rock, up rock, says our ranger, Sean, into the two-way radio as he navigates the vehicle up a steep driveway to our lodge
South Africa road trip: uneasy rider
Bay watch: The scenic Clarence Drive between False Bay and the Kogelberg Mountains.
A coastal trike tour raises eyebrows and offers great sights, writes Rob McFarland. Most guests staying at Cape Towns five-star C
Six of the best: Fes riads Morocco
The romantic Dar Seffarine.
DAR SEFFARINEFOR: ROMANCE
Fes is not short on romantic riads, but Dar Seffarine, with billowing curtains, the scent of rose water and the cool touch of marble, is the ultimate
Magic in Mauritius
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Wild at heart
Close encounters: Wildlife can be readily caught by the eager snapper.
Its game on for an unforgettable adventure, writes Katrina Lobley in this first-timers safari guide.The urge to go on safari strikes me sudden
South Africa lodges: Heavenly hideaways
Happy trails: The Amphitheatre, Drakensberg Mountains, South Africa.
Some of the countrys best escapes were known only to locals - until now. They are the stuff of memories - that familiar beach, river or mountain
