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A guided hike from GweGwe Beach Lodge included a stop at Horseshoe Falls, which featured quiet swimming holes and ancient Bushmen rock paintings etched into the stone.

Experiences both 'Wild' and mild at South Africa's GweGwe Beach LodgeVisitors to the luxury lodge on the Eastern Cape's Wild Coast can go on an adventurous hike, take a waterfall plunge or simply...

Dramatic landscapes and shared moments of awe. No butler required.

An African safari for every budgetTravel advisors and suppliers say the perception that a safari vacation is exclusively a high-end product is wrong.

The Cape fox, one of Tswalu's "Secret Seven," is rarely seen on traditional safaris.

Safaris that go beyond the Big Five are catching onSafaris that involve the Big Five -- lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants and Cape buffaloes -- remain the most popular choice...

A beach in Freetown. Sierra Leone's roughly 250 miles of coastline remains largely unexplored by international visitors.

It's a great time to get to Sierra LeoneThe country offers something increasingly rare on the African continent: the chance to explore a welcoming, culture- and...

Nile River cruises are starting to come back after demand plummeted shortly after the Oct. 7 attack in Israel.

Middle East tension stays high, and travel stays slowWhile not all tour operators have canceled Middle East departures, most say that interest has dwindled and business has...

Colina Verde on the Machangulo Peninsula in Mozambique will be homebase for Pelorus' Marine Marvels expedition.

Mozambique's deep dive into marine tourismThe East African nation offers a treasure trove of sea life and watersports opportunities in an unspoiled setting. Companies...

The four-course feast that is part of the Platinum Heritage safari experience is enjoyed in traditional Emirati fashion, at a stout and simple wooden table while sitting on a cushioned, backless chair.

No room for improvement -- or another bite -- at Emirati feastA Platinum Heritage safari excursion in Dubai offers much more than an indulgent introduction to traditional Emirati cuisine.

A Platinum Heritage Land Rover excursion in the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve.

Dubai tourism: Reaching beyond the luxury lifestyleDubai has begun shifting its approach by placing more emphasis on cultural attractions and affordability.

Omura's whales off Madagascar's northwest coast.

Madagascar making its mark in high-end, sustainable travelNew luxury properties and wildlife experiences are making the pristine island nation off Africa's east coast a destination to...

Lamu Old Town is a Unesco World Heritage site that is considered to be a living museum of Swahili culture and architecture.

Stepping back in time on Kenya's Lamu IslandThe island's Lamu Town is a Unesco World Heritage site that offers visitors a peek at what life in a Swahili trading town was...