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Kenyan wildlife safari: Hot air balloon ride over Masai Mara

Lane Nichols gets a high and mighty view of the Masai Mara.

Ethiopia: The Horn of Africa by the rail side

The New York Times: We were 30 miles shy of Dire Dawa, when the train hit a cow.

Under African skies: In search of adventure on Kenyan game safari

Lane Nichols goes in search of Africa's big five on a once-in-a-lifetime safari.

Africa: Wildlife and stunning landscapes in Namibia

On safari in Namibia, Brett Atkinson goes wild.

Room Check: Serra Cafema, a luxury lodge on safari trail in Namibia

Brett Atkinson checks into Wilderness Safaris' Serra Cafema, in Namibia.

The real lion kings

Lion King remake has revived interest in a magnificent beast urgently needing protection

Cycling through Rwanda: The old man and the lake

Peter de Graaf cycles through Rwanda.

Atlas Mountains: Roller coaster of emotions

Lizzie Frainier experiences the true grit of the Atlas Mountains.

Travel hotspots - Where to next?

Oliver Smith reveals the world's fastest-growing destinations.

African ascent: The highs and lows of climbing Kilimanjaro

September is the easiest time to summit the 5,895-metre mountain, but also most popular.

The words that speak volumes worldwide

Idiomatic expressions can ease a traveller's journey.

Griff Rhys Jones: Middle-aged man who points at things

Thomas Bywater gets to grips with the world view of comedian Griff Rhys Jones.

Gallery: The 'big five' tips for a photography safari

Safari photographer shares his top five rules for getting the best photos of animals.

Shocking elephant cruelty: 'We didn't know' says tour operator

Ignorance is no longer an excuse on the issue of elephant-riding.

World's best beaches list snubs New Zealand sands

The world's most beautiful beaches have been revealed by 'beach inspectors'.

South Africa: Tale of two safaris

Mark Meredith breaks down in South Africa's Kruger National Park.