Africa

Tips from an expert on how to choose your next safari in Africa, and what factors to take into account to enjoy the wildlife.

Discover the life of aviator Beryl Markham, the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic from east to west on a non-stop flight in 1936.

Discover Fregate Island, a Seychelles island converted into a luxury hotel with a total of 16 exclusive villas surrounded by lush vegetation, idyllic beaches, and endless experiences, reminiscent of the tales of Robinson Crusoe.

Discover the history of Cottar's 1920 Safari Camp, an exclusive luxury camp in Kenya, which was founded 100 years ago and is still managed today by the fourth generation of the Cottar family.

Discover the story of Lady Evelyn Herbert, the first and only woman to enter, at the age of 21, the tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamun when it was discovered by Howard Carter in November 1922.

When two poachers killed Rafiki, one of Uganda's most famous mountain gorillas, his death became a symbol of the conservationist power of tourism.

Osa Johnson and her husband, Martin Johnson, were the pioneers of nature documentaries in the 1930s. As explorers and companions, their lives were a true adventure.

Dereck Joubert is one of the most important cameramen of the National Geographic Society. With more than 25 documentaries completed, he has won 4 Emmy Awards. Do you want to know his fascinating story?

I have always heard that when you travel to Africa for the first time, there is no turning back. It is such an intensely vivid experience that you always want to come back because you feel that you have connected so deeply and become a part of it.

Every hour, five elephants are killed by poachers in Africa. In this context, sustainable luxury tourism plays a crucial role, not just as a way to experience the continent’s wild beauty, but as a source of funding for conservation efforts and a driver of local economies. When done responsibly, it helps protect endangered species and supports communities that live alongside them.

When we think of Africa, we rarely imagine the treasures that hide primate species, unfortunately in danger of extinction. We bring you closer to their fascinating habitat and habits.