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Philip Briggs
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Nature’s gentle giants: a comprehensive guide to gorilla tracking
For many, gorilla tracking is a spine-tingling wildlife experience without peer.
The best wildlife encounters in Rwanda
Your comprehensive guide to finding Rwanda's most intriguing wildlife including gorillas, chameleons and rhinos.
A musical tour of Africa
Philip Briggs shares some of his favourite tracks from across the continent
A booze embargo and virtual marathons
Author of multiple Bradt guides over the years shares his experiences of lockdown in South Africa
Five alternative wildlife experiences in Uganda
There's much more to Uganda than tracking gorillas in the mist.
In search of king whale-head
The story of the shoebill, one of Africa's most elusive birds.
The best monasteries in North Macedonia
From large lakeside complexes to tiny clifftop churches, North Macedonia is home to some of the best monasteries in Europe.
Chimpanzee Rehabilitation Project
Author Philip Briggs describes the work of The Gambia’s Chimpanzee Rehabilitation Project.
What not to miss in Tanzania
Tanzania is truly a country of highlights, from unrivalled game-viewing to relaxing on the Indian Ocean coastline.
Cichlids of Lago Niassa
In Lago Niassa (Lake Malawi), over 850 fish species have been recorded.
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View AllIn search of king whale-head
The story of the shoebill, one of Africa’s most elusive birds.
Read MoreFor the hagglers: Ghana’s best markets
With some of the largest marketplaces in West Africa, organised chaos is something of a speciality in Ghana.
Read MoreTraditional festivals in Ghana
Planning a trip to Ghana? Make sure your visit coincides with one of the country’s vibrant festivals.
Read MorePosubans
Author Philip Briggs describes the unusual shrines that are a distinctive feature of Ghana’s central coast region.
Read MoreNorthern Ethiopia: the highlights
Northern Ethiopia has long formed the mainstay of the country’s tourist industry, and for good reason.
Read MoreThe hyena men of Harar
The hyena men are one of the most popular attractions in Harar.
Read MoreGorilla tourism in Rwanda
Put crudely, while tourism is probably integral to the survival of the mountain gorilla, the survival of the mountain gorilla is certainly integral to the growth of Rwanda’s tourist industry.
Read MoreThe Virungas
Author Philip Briggs describes the spectacular chain of volcanic cones that border Uganda, Rwanda and DRC.
Read MoreFive reasons to visit Rwanda
Peerless wildlife experiences, exceptional scenery and off-the-beaten-track safari – five reasons why now is the time to visit Rwanda.
Read MoreBanana republic
The banana is an integral feature of Rwandan life.
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