Africa
Botswana
Cool style in Kalahari heat
From a chic camp on a pristine salt pan, Helen Anderson finds a seemingly barren desert teeming with life.
Botswana
Don't fence me in
Glenda Kwek When sleep beckons, settling down for the night at an unfenced African camp can get a bit wild, writes Glenda Kwek.
Africa
The edge of civilisation
Ben Groundwater Ben Groundwater says goodbye to bitumen for three weeks as he navigates African desert wilderness.
South Africa
Cape of good grapes
After 350 years, the sweet secret of Africa's southern tip is out, writes Winsor Dobbin.
Photo galleries
Ultimate trip into the wild
Botswana is sometimes described as one of the best safari destinations in Africa. From big game to boat rides to sumptuous meals, there's not much more you can ask for in a trip into the wild.
Photos
Top of the Table (mountain)
Climbing Table Mountain doesn't take long, but that doesn't mean it is easy. The reward, however, is spectacular views over Cape Town.
Travellers Tips
Tripologist
Embassy may hold key to keeping vehicle safe
Tripologist My husband wants to drive around Africa. I'm worried about where we leave the vehicle in countries where we know no one. Any tips?
Q&A
Your questions
My granddaughter wishes to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, which I think is unwise. Can you give us advice of something else to do there that will satisfy her but is not so dangerous?
