Mbongeni Mguni, Bloomberg
Despite lifting a ban on hunting elephants, Botswana says the animals won’t be killed in areas popular with photographers. However, the country risks harming its tourism industry and conservation efforts with the move.
22 hours ago
Colin Nagy, Skift
As African countries continue to grow their tourism markets, travelers are learning that a safari doesn't necessarily have to be a luxury, once-in-a-lifetime thing. Rather, some innovators are creating reasonably priced experiences that can serve as a great entry point for a wider range of visitors.
5 months ago
Samantha Shankman, Skift
These four entrepreneurs took the first steps toward what would become modern adventure and luxury travel, and their first-hand accounts hold lessons — and entertainment — for all those who followed in their wake.
2 years ago
Richard Holmes, Skift
A run of bad press and falling demand has forced segments of southern Africa's safari industry to take a long, hard look at their offering. The result? A more hands-off approach that's been a long-time coming.
2 years ago
Greg Oates, Skift
By shifting the focus from watching animals to protecting animals, African countries and safari companies can achieve competitive advantage among today's more educated safari clientele.
3 years ago
Samantha Shankman, Skift
The tourism industry can become a powerful force if it works together to combat the risks that poaching poses to what will likely be an vital channel towards sustainable economic growth.
4 years ago
Jennifer Kaplan , Bloomberg
Although the Ebola outbreak is thousands of miles away from the tourism spots, including safaris, in southern and eastern Africa, tourists are staying away in droves.
5 years ago