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Sarah Steger goes on a massive solo road trip and camping trip across Namibia, Botswana, Zambia and Zimbabwe Sarah Steger

AfricaThe moment I woke to three elephants leaning on my car

The park gates closed hours ago and I’m camped at Ihaha, a remote, unfenced campsite that backs onto the Chobe River. No rangers. No fences. Just bush, water and whatever wanders through in the night.

Sarah Steger

A classic game drive in southern Africa.

Africa GuidePulling back the flap on the African continent

Stephen Scourfield draws on a wealth of experience and knowledge

Stephen Scourfield

Sarah Steger walking across the stunning landscape of Egypt’s White Desert. Walk With Fran Tours.

outdoorsPremiumHiking through Egypt’s white desert

Sarah Steger in big spaces

Sarah Steger

The Karnak Temple complex in Luxor is lettered with wondrous columns, obelisks and statures.

EgyptTips to brush up on Egyptian history

Steve McKenna suggests some reading for a cruise on the Nile

Steve McKenna

Cats are a regular sight around the Philae Temple complex.

insightEgyptian island with a remarkable past

Steve McKenna visits an island with a remarkable past

Steve McKenna

Viking Osiris on the River Nile.

Nile cruiseNew ship floated as demand grows for river travel in Egypt

In an exciting milestone, global cruise line Viking has officially floated another ship, writes Jessie Stoelwinder

Jessie Stoelwinder

Abu Simbel, one of Egypt’s truly outstanding spectacles. 

connectingPremiumAn early wake-up call reaps dividends in Egypt

It’s worth getting up at 2am for Steve McKenna

Steve McKenna

View of the Nile cataract from the Sofitel Legendary Old Cataract Hotel

readersPremiumYOUR SAY: Nile river cruising

Reader Amanda Gibbs shares a memorable trip

Amanda Gibbs

Egyptian tour guide Mohamed with a baby Nile crocodile.

egyptTruth and a load of crocs on the Nile

Steve McKenna goes in search of Nile crocodiles past and present

Steve McKenna

Small boats take passengers around the islands of Aswan.

planningEgypt’s Aswan in five islands

Steve McKenna picks five islands to seek out in Aswan

Steve McKenna

Egypt's greatest female pharaoh is honoured at the Temple of Hatshepsut.

egyptLuxor West Bank: Big five

Steve McKenna gives his highlights

Steve McKenna

Soaring obelisks, statues and columns take the breath away at Karnak Temple.

EgyptLuxor East Bank: big five

Steve McKenna takes his pick

Steve McKenna

Blessed with pools, the Hilton Luxor has a glorious garden setting right by the River Nile.

adviceThe perfect base for before (and after) a Nile cruise

Steve McKenna finds the perfect base for before (and after) a Nile cruise

Steve McKenna

Viking Sobek is one of the sleek new ships cruising the River Nile.

riversWhy a Nile cruise is one of the best things you’ll ever do

Steve McKenna in Egypt

Steve McKenna

Altes Amtsgericht.

africaNamibia’s Swakopmund is a place like no other

Revelations from Emma Kelly

Emma Kelly

A staggering 25.6 million people in Sudan are experiencing crisis levels of hunger, a number almost equivalent to the entire population of Australia.

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Opinion
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Australia must act to prevent 2.5 million deaths from hunger

With millions of lives hanging in the balance, it’s time for Australia to step up and show that we have learned the difficult lessons from our response to the 2011 famine in Somalia. 

Mat Tinkler, Jennifer Tierney & Susanne Legena

Rainbow the cheetah, who was found on the side of the road as a cub.

africaPremiumSaving the cheetah in Namibia

Emma Kelly in conservation mode

Emma Kelly

An inquisitive elephant on a Mount Etjo Safari Lodge safari.

africaPremiumFuelling a safari addiction in Namibia

Emma Kelly seeking wildlife

Emma Kelly

Climbing dunes in Swakopmund.

AfricaNamibia, a destination in its own right

Emma Kelly takes in the beauty of Namibia

Emma Kelly

South African Airways’ first relaunched direct flight from Johannesburg to Perth travelled on Tuesday.

Fly directSAA returns to Perth with ambitions for growth

Airline brings in three flights a week from Johannesburg, with increased frequency on the cards, writes Emma Kelly

Emma Kelly

Direct flights to Johannesburg will return in April, set to offer nearly 40,000 more inbound seats from the South African capital to Perth each year.

‘great news’CommentsDirect flights from Perth to South Africa to return in April

Direct flights to Johannesburg will return in April with the restart set to offer nearly 40,000 more inbound seats from South Africa to Perth each year.

Jake Dietsch

*Hafsa 3, drinks from a jerry can outside her home in a drought-hit village in Garissa County, northern Kenya.

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Mat TinklerCommentsPremium
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Climate crisis wreaking havoc in parts of East Africa

The hunger crisis gripping the region, known as the Horn of Africa, is staggering in size. To put it into context, imagine if every single Australian was experiencing extreme hunger.

Mat Tinkler

A Marburg virus case emerged in the same area of Guinea where the 2014-2016 Ebola epidemic started.

Marburg virusGuinea reports first case of hemorrhagic fever disease

Authorities in west Africa have confirmed the region's first known case of Marburg virus after one person in Guinea died of the hemorrhagic fever disease.

Saliou Samb and Bate Felix

Letter Reader, one of the many films screening online as part of the South African Film Festival 2021

south african film festivalFilms to challenge and delight

This year’s online South African Film Festival will help raise funds for Education without Borders programs