The Great Migration

The annual migration of millions of wildebeest, zebra and gazelle across Tanzania’s Serengeti Plains is the greatest wildlife spectacle of its type in Africa.

Tanzania’s gateway cities

Overnighting in Dar es Salaam or Arusha before starting your safari? Here’s our pick of what to see and do in Tanzania’s gateway cities. 

What not to miss in Tanzania

Tanzania is truly a country of highlights, from unrivalled game-viewing to relaxing on the Indian Ocean coastline.

Cape Verde: a truly tasty melting pot

Author Murray Stewart talks about his time in Cape Verde and explains why it’s worth a visit.

TravelLocal’s top 5 experiences in Uganda

In honour of this diverse and vibrant country, here are TravelLocal’s top five adventure experiences to enjoy in Uganda. 

The world’s most beautiful waterfalls

90s girl group TLC once sang ‘Don’t go chasing waterfalls’ but we think you should.

Malawi’s animal kingdom

Adrian Phillips had an unforgettable experience in Malawi’s Liwonde National Park.

Photography tips from Jonathan and Angela Scott

Jonathan and Angela Scott share their tips for photographing wildlife to celebrate Jonathan’s new autobiography, The Big Cat Man.

On the road in Malawi

Join Sandra Turay, updater of our forthcoming Malawi guide, as she shows us her highlights from the ‘Warm Heart of Africa’. 

Bat viewing at Kasanka National Park

Climb to this tree-hide on a late November afternoon and witness one of Africa’s strangest wildlife spectacles. 

Rock on: Africa’s most impressive rock art

Africa has some magnificent centuries-old rock art — how many have you visited?

Interview with Tom Sykes

We chat to the author of our new pionnering guide to the Ivory Coast

Five reasons to visit Ivory Coast

The Ivory Coast might not be on everyone’s bucket list, but it should be. 

Kassena code

The houses of the Kassena are a unique marvel.

On the road in Ghana

Sean Connolly, author of our Senegal guidebook, has just returned from a research trip to Ghana (for the new 7th edition out later this year) and he took over our Instagram feed to show off some of his photos.