These New African Safari Lodges are Ditching Khaki and Cliché for Stylish Interiors
Safari lodges have proliferated over the years, often with a tried and tested formula of clichéd design schemes involving lots of khaki, thatched roofs, and animal heads. With the passage of time, there has been an evolution in focus towards creating immersive design experiences that emphasize the connection to nature, local traditions, and the utmost […]
How an Underwater Film Inspired a Marine Protected Area Off Kenya’s Coast
People often take things for granted until some sort of event prompts them to realize how fortunate they are. For Kenyans, many view their immense, sparkling coastline as a simple fact of life without giving much thought to protecting this treasure. Thanks to the efforts of filmmaker Jahawi Bertolli, however, a newfound appreciation is developing, […]
Blossoming Creativity
Blessed with an incredibly rich and unique environment, Africans are increasingly oriented toward efforts to conserve it. In South Africa, two new initiatives by the Grootbos Nature Reserve aim to inspire devotion to the beauty and diversity of the country’s botanical world. Grootbos Private Nature Reserve, a 123-hectare property located between Stanford and Gansbaai in […]
African Filmmakers to Watch in 2023
There is a bumper crop of new African films headed to screens this year. With a good number having been in the works for years, a new focus on African content and the telling of diverse stories has created a window for established directors, as well as new talents, to bring their works to life. […]
Building Community Through African Food Storytelling with Dennis Molewa and AirBNB
Travel is typically a great way to experience different cultures, but true learning requires going deeper than visiting the local tourist attractions. Thanks to a new program in Cape Town offered by AirBNB Experiences, travelers are getting the opportunity to discover local culture through its food and the stories of its makers. Hosts share their […]
The Most Powerful African Passports
The Henley & Partners agency released its annual report of the most powerful passports on January 10, based on data from the International Air Transport Association. In a ranking still dominated by Asian countries – Japan (1st), Singapore and South Korea (2nd tied) – it is Seychelles (29th with 153 points) and Mauritius (34th with […]
Travelling Home from Morocco by Train, Boat and Bus
Going slower when we visit Europe is a romantic tribute to a slower way of exploring. The challenge is: it can be a hard sell when you could do the same hop with a bargain low-cost airline ticket. On a recent trip, CN Traveler’s sustainability editor Juliet Kinsman documents how her journey from North Africa […]
South Africa has Something for Every Kind of Traveler
From dynamic Cape Town and the cosmopolitan vibes of Johannesburg to wildlife-filled expanses of wilderness such as the Kalahari and the Drakensberg mountains, the best time to come will depend on where you want to go and what you want to do when you get there. In general, the climate in South Africa is warmer […]
The Perfect Start to a Namibian Trip
The dunes of Sossusvlei at sunrise are one of life’s must-dos. Head through early and climb Big Daddy, one of the world’s highest dunes before it gets too hot, or just wander across Deadvlei, marvelling at the ancient, rock-hard clay patterns and famous dead trees. Little Kulala, Wilderness’ exclusive Sesriem property, is on Sossusvlei’s doorstep, […]
Afrochella Will Come Back Under a New Name
Instead, one of Ghana’s premiere festivals that celebrates Black music, art, fashion, and culture – is rebranding into Afro Future Fest. “We’re still in the early stages of rebranding but the festival isn’t ending out right,” a spokesperson tells Travel Noire. “The brand is just transitioning from Afrochella to another name.” There are very few […]
