Africa

How to Spend 7 Perfect Days in Egypt

Pyramids! Pharaohs! Temples! It’s easy to get overwhelmed by ancient history in Cairo and beyond, so follow this itinerary to get the most out of your trip.

Spearhead Spirits Is “The Best of Africa in a Gin”

How co-founders Chris Frederick and Damola Timeyin celebrate the continent through drinks and provenance

What the Hell Is a Vegan Safari?

And is it as sustainable as it purports to be?

Meet the Only Chocolate Brand in the US Ethically Sourcing from Africa

Beyond Good has done what no chocolate brand has done before it

Amid the Gorillas of the Albertine Rift

Our travel correspondent recounts his expedition through East Africa, which you can replicate, where he sought out our great ape cousins

Why Zanzibar Is Not Your Typical Beach Escape

While the white sands, warm turquoise waters and towering coconut trees are idyllic, it's the rich fusion of cultures in Stone Town that makes this island so fascinating

Inside the Hidden World of Rhino Poachers

A thrilling new podcast explores the complicated issues surrounding the rise of this horrendous practice

Moi Moi Is Making Some of the Most Interesting Food in DC

Run, don't walk, to chef Howsoon Cham’s fascinating, fusion-y spot

In the Moroccan Sahara Desert, Community-Based Tourism Keeps a Village Alive

I intended to stay in Khamlia for two nights. But the warmth of the locals kept me there for two weeks.

The Ultimate South Africa and Botswana Safari Awaits

How to partake in a surreal world where wildlife and unparalleled luxury exist in tandem

The Sacred Male Body Modification Practices That Still Exist Today

From scarification to facial tattoos, here are the stories behind a cultural phenomenon that goes back centuries

Is the Future of Tourism Happening in East Africa Right Now?

An intriguing blend of online community and physical travel

The Modern Kenyan Game Drive Is Truly a Once-in-a-Lifetime Trek

They've traded out hunting rifles for DSLR cameras, but the thrills remain intact

The Best Kind of Luxury Safari Is a Buy-One-Get-One-Free Safari

Giraffes, Victoria Falls and safari tents dressed to the nines

African Elephants Are Evolving Without Tusks Because Of Poaching

Exotic wildlife parts fetch massive amounts of money on the black market

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Is the Future of Tourism Happening in East Africa Right Now?

An intriguing blend of online community and physical travel

The Modern Kenyan Game Drive Is Truly a Once-in-a-Lifetime Trek

They've traded out hunting rifles for DSLR cameras, but the thrills remain intact

The Best Kind of Luxury Safari Is a Buy-One-Get-One-Free Safari

Giraffes, Victoria Falls and safari tents dressed to the nines

African Elephants Are Evolving Without Tusks Because Of Poaching

Exotic wildlife parts fetch massive amounts of money on the black market

NBA and FIBA Launching 12-Team League in Africa With Barack Obama’s Help

Obama will have a hands-on role with the new league, the Basketball Africa League.

Newly Discovered Horned Tarantula Is Stuff Nightmares Are Made Of

The massive, brown arachnid from Africa is like "no other spider in the world."

How Sweat and Breath From Tourists Nearly Destroyed King Tut’s Tomb

But Egyptian authorities and conservationists may have technical solution to moisture crisis.

This New Titanosaur Fossil Has a Heart-Shaped Tail

The discovery was made just in time for Valentine’s Day.

Why Weezer’s “Africa” Is the Worst Pop Recording of All Time

RCL music columnist Tim Sommer has been rocked by cover...and not in a good way.

Modernist South African Abode Is Not Your Average Safari Camp

It sits at the nexus of a lagoon, a winery and a mountain

In Searching For a Cancer Cure, Scientists Ignored African DNA

Charles Rotimi believes researchers are ignoring Africa's rich genetic legacy.

Solving Africa’s Problems, From Your Smartphone

Africa needs investors. This social-media platform finds them.