Many urban drivers in wealthy countries still find themselves worried about the limits of an electric car’s battery, but range anxiety takes on a new meaning when out on a safari. The risk of being stranded on a savannah in searing heat is not one that many safari tourists want to take. But that hasn’t […]
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The 12 Best Water Safaris Around the World, From Antarctic Cruises to Botswana River Journeys
The term safari typically evokes images of dusty African savannahs and bouncy 4×4 rides in pursuit of the iconic Big Five—lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant, and African buffalo. While this classic game-drive ritual has its place, a different breed of water-based adventures is gaining momentum. In Africa, swapping wheels for hulls can save time. In Rwanda, […]
Less Than 15% of Safaris in Africa Are Black Owned. Here’s How To Support Them
On a recent trip to Kenya’s Maasai Mara region, a friend and I noticed we were the only Black travelers out during our game drives. It was shocking, to say the least, considering Kenya is a predominantly Black country. This realization made me go down a rabbit hole as I started thinking about the number […]