Five bulls from the area around a Kenyan wildlife reserve have been shot and killed in Tanzania in recent months. The countries have very different conservation strategies.
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Peering Into Volcanoes at Tanzania’s Crater Highlands
Uninterested in the extreme altitudes of Kilimanjaro, a writer opted instead to explore the region’s vast calderas, abundant wildlife and rare forms of lava.
Is Rock Climbing the Future of Tourism in Malawi?
The small country in southeastern Africa is leveraging its little-known rock cliffs and boulders to develop local interest in climbing — and to draw adventure tourists.
Revisiting the Unseen Corners of the World
During a year with limited travel possibilities, our World Through a Lens series offered Times readers a weekly escape. Here are some of the highlights.
This Urban Safari Comes With a Warning: Watch Out for Snakes
On nighttime hikes in Hong Kong’s surprisingly lush forests, a snake catcher teaches city slickers about the reptiles — and their bites.
Do Safari Companies Really Want African Travelers?
During these lean times for tourism, travel companies are appealing to residents with special rates. But locals ask: Why didn’t you reach out before?
In Search of Zambia’s Stunning Wildlife: A Virtual Safari
Join us on a virtual safari in Zambia, which boasts some of Africa’s best national parks, mainly those along the hippo-infested Luangwa River.
5 New Standout Safari Camps
These lodges help prove that safari camps can be leaders in conservation, sustainability, design, eco-sensitivity and hospitality.
American Woman Who Was Kidnapped on Uganda Safari Is Freed
An American woman and her Ugandan guide who were kidnapped while on safari this past week have been freed after a ransom was paid, according to an official with the safari company.
American Kidnapped on Safari in Uganda and Held for $500,000 Ransom
The authorities said the kidnappers could still be somewhere inside Queen Elizabeth National Park, in western Uganda.