Safaris

Luxury safaris adapt as travelers push for meaningful experiences

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Luxury safaris adapt as travelers push for meaningful experiences

Luxury safari-goers were once all about spotting lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes and rhinos — albeit while staying in nicer tents and dining on gourmet food. But that’s changing. “Safaris are not just about the ‘Big Five’ anymore,” said Lori Cohen, a writer who covers luxury safaris. “People have got limited time off in their lives, … Read more

Ethical safaris in Africa: how some lodges are pushing conservation and ecology over profit, while still offering luxury experiences

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Ethical safaris in Africa: how some lodges are pushing conservation and ecology over profit, while still offering luxury experiences

Younger safari guests in particular are asking a lot of questions before they book and are increasingly choosing operators based on ecological criteria, says Julie Cheetham, managing director of Weeva, a platform that supports tourism companies in sustainability. An elephant at Singita Ebony Lodge in the Kruger National Park, South Africa. Photo: Singita Ebony Lodge … Read more