Featured Stories

Our December Safari Forecast

In December, while the northern hemisphere is experiencing a cold and dark winter, Africa is experiencing a balmy, welcoming summer. The...

Choosing Between Eastern & Southern Africa Safaris

Safari veterans broadly divide Africa into two regions, eastern and southern. Because of the continent’s enormous size, if you can narrow...

Optimizing Your Safari: 10 Crucial Questions to Ask Your Safari Company

Selecting the right safari company goes a long way in ensuring the best experience from beginning to end – a trip that is tailored...

Safari Stories

Exploring Africa's Wildlife and Wild Places

Safari Sundowners: Cocktails in the Namib Desert

Lately we’re seeking relief from Healdsburg’s triple-digit summertime temperatures, and refreshing drinks are high on our list of...

Namibia Sand Dunes with Teens

“You took four teenagers to Namibia? Seriously?” Well, yes. Namibia is a pretty serious place. When my sister and I were looking into a...

Beyond the Headlines: My Botswana Safari

Just back from two weeks in Southern Africa where he joined African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) board members in advancing African...

Bushtracks Traveler's "Wild" African Wildlife Photography

It is hard to believe it has been over 15 years since I met Shirley Sanderson and her husband Bob at a UC Berkeley Alumni travel...

Safari Spoonful: South African Farm Milk Tart

If you’re not already familiar with this custard dessert, it is as beloved and ubiquitous in South Africa as apple pie is in the United...

Safari Spoonful: Amarula Dessert Recipe for the Holidays

Relive memories of your African safari — or maybe inspire your next safari — by sharing an African dish this holiday season. Learn how to...

Safari Spoonful: Serengeti Quiche

African safari camps do a wonderful job catering to the tastes of American and European travelers with a constantly changing...

The Romance of Solo Travel

(above) Traveler at Borana Lodge enjoys a view of Laikipia Plateau Kenya – photo by Dirk Collins Traveling solo is one of life’s true...

Go your own way: Find your ideal travel style

As you know so well, no two individuals are alike. Just like African countries, actually – and safaris. The diversity of exceptional...

A Serengeti Safari brings peace and wildlife action

The enormous beauty of the Serengeti stars in countless films and shows – Serengeti Rules on PBS is a recent example. The Great...