Africa & the Middle East

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Africa & the Middle East

Stone forests, night skies you can read by, and safaris beyond the brochure, plus the new desert marvels of the Middle East. The continent that humbles every itinerary.

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Razor-sharp limestone pinnacles of the Tsingy de Bemaraha stone forest in Madagascar.
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Razor-sharp limestone pinnacles of the Tsingy de Bemaraha stone forest in Madagascar.

Madagascar’s Razor Sharp Stone Forest

Monsoon rains spent millions of years carving Madagascar’s Tsingy de Bemaraha into a forest of limestone needles. Lemurs and other rare wildlife hide within its depths.

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Wildlife grazing across the vast green floor of the Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania.

Tanzania’s Most Breathtaking Destinations

From the Serengeti’s plains to the ancient Ngorongoro caldera and the spice-scented shores of Zanzibar, Tanzania packs an astonishing range of landscapes into one country.

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Hotel rooms carved into golden sandstone cliffs at Desert Rock in AlUla, Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Arabia’s Ambitious Desert Rock Hotel Opens for Business

In AlUla, Saudi Arabia, the Desert Rock hotel emerges directly from ancient sandstone cliffs. It opens a window onto one of the world’s least-visited landscapes.

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The Milky Way arching over the darkened Namibian desert at night.

Incredible Namibian Night Sky

Namibia has some of the darkest skies on the planet. This timelapse captures the Milky Way wheeling over the desert in extraordinary detail.

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An elephant walking through golden South African bushveld.

A Traveller’s Guide to South African Wildlife

South Africa pairs remarkable culture with even more remarkable wildlife. A traveler’s guide to seeing the Big Five and beyond, responsibly.

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A dramatic desert landscape in one of Africa's lesser-known national parks.

Unforgettable Experiences Traveling Some of Africa’s Hidden Gems

Beyond the famous safari circuits, Africa holds quieter parks and landscapes that few travelers ever see. These hidden gems belong high on any travel list.

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