Colin Nagy, Skift
It would be easy to see Namibia's ascent as a run of great PR, but the country has been playing a long game to attract visitors from around the world. And now there's both more access and new product to match rising demand from travelers who crave isolation — not to mention social media cred.
3 months ago
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.
6 months 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.
10 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.
3 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.
4 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.
5 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
