In the heart of Botswana’s Kalahari Desert lies a natural wonder unlike any other—the Okavango Delta. Fed by a river that disappears into the sands, this vast inland oasis transforms the desert into a ...

At the heart of Botswana is the Okavango Delta, a fragrant oasis untouched by human beings and pristine with wildlife. It is one of nature’s most fleeting yet magical experiences, taking us into a ...

I was born in Limpopo, where wild sage scented the air and the distant roar of lions was part of the soundtrack of childhood. The bush isn’t just where I’m from — it’s who I am. It runs through my ...

The freshly renovated accommodations are spacious and feature a separate sitting area, a desk, and an en-suite bathroom with both indoor and outdoor showers. Xugana’s location, situated right on the ...

Many World Heritage sites are increasingly at risk due to escalating climate change, invasive species, and a lack of ...

A harrowing expedition through one of the world's great delta regions reveals the threats it faces––and the wealth of life it sustains. Complex, ever changing patterns of water and land support the ...

A tourist safari turned terrifying when a dugout canoe strayed too close to elephant calves, prompting a bull to charge and ...

As the editor-in-chief of Travel + Leisure, Jacqui Gifford is always on the next plane. She constantly scouts for new hotels, shops, and restaurants to give readers the latest news and trends, and ...

I did three days on the Okavango River in Africa, chasing tigerfish with a fly rod. It was the most terrifying, memorable, ...

A group of tourists narrowly escaped death after a bull elephant overturned two safari canoes in the Okavango Delta, Botswana.

Many of these extraordinary places are increasingly at risk due to escalating climate change, invasive species, and and a ...