Tagged: safari

When Should You Tip? 11 Tipping Rules for 11 Types of Travel Services

Tips on safaris Tips can quickly add up when it comes to safaris, but there’s a silver lining: It’s highly likely that, compared to the large amount you spent securing your spot at…

'Comfort in the Wild': An Exclusive Peek Inside Our Gorgeous New Travel Book

Nature deserves the rave reviews it gets, but what's with all the bugs? Comfort in the Wild, the brand-new coffee-table book from Frommer's, showcases more than 100 awe-inspiring…

Coming in 2026: A New South Africa Safari Experience and All-Inclusive Resort from Club Med

The venerable all-inclusive resort brand Club Med is opening its first property in South Africa in 2026. Located in the country's eastern KwaZulu-Natal province along the Indian Ocean,…

How to Go on an African Safari for Less Money: Tips By Industry Experts

Bigger isn’t always better. When it comes to safaris, certain destinations have an almost mythical status, but it’s worth remembering visiting these destinations can cost considerably…

Active River Cruises: 6 Routes for Younger and Adventurous Passengers

Heidi Sarna is the cofounder of QuirkyCruise.com, a guide to small-ship cruising.Having taken river cruises all over the world—Southeast Asia, India, Europe, and North America—I…

New Website Helps You Plan Wildlife Spotting on African Safaris

Safari-goers who have their hearts set on glimpsing certain animals in Africa have a helpful new online resource. Tour operator Expert Africa has launched a data-rich website showing…

Soon You Can Sleep Amid Giraffes in . . . the English Countryside?

If you want to spend the night in lodgings with up-close views of rare African animals, you usually have to go to Africa. A famous example is the ultra-luxe Giraffe Manor hotel in the…

Our Travel Podcasts This Week: Safaris and Nomads

Listen to us anytime! Each week, Frommer's brings you two fresh podcasts stuffed with travel tips, news, and inspiration. Recordings are made from our weekly call-in show on WABC in…

Virtual World Tour: Lots of Livestreams to Watch When You Can't Travel

When you’re stuck at home and can’t travel because you don’t have room in your budget or you don’t have enough vacation days or, say, you’re under quarantine as part of a global health…

How to Pack for an African Safari

Unlike with most other forms of vacation, how well a safari goes will be deeply impacted by how intelligently you pack. Forget a raincoat or other necessary gear and you're usually…

Arthur Frommer: On an African Safari, Budget is Better

To a great many travelers, including myself, the African safari is one of the top travel experiences. There is something mystical, indeed mind-changing, about seeing the world…

Thinking of Taking an African Safari? Some Tips from an Expert

African safaris: They are, for many, at the tippy top of the bucket list. But the how-tos for finding the right one have shifted in the last few years, so old conventional wisdom may…

Your African Dream Trip Is Now Cheaper Than Ever

In the past six months, the value of the South African rand has tumbled some 40% against the U.S. dollar. In March, one greenback would get you a bit more than 11 rand. Today, you get…

Best Parks in Kenya and Tanzania

There's a reason safari means "journey" in Swahili: No other word better sums up the experience of moving from park to park in southeastern Africa. In Kenya, roaring lions, snorting…

Time to See Africa? Wildlife Experts Warn Elephants Will Be Gone in 15 Years

A disturbing report today in Britain's Metro newspaper: The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust has calculated that an elephant is poached every 15 minutes in Africa.With 36,000 dead…

Last Chance for a Unique Peru Experience With Rutahsa Adventures

Would you like to go where no travel packager has gone before -- and likely won't again? Rutahsa Adventures (tel. 931-520-7047; www.rutahsa.com) leads a trip to a part of Peru that is…

Travel Troubleshooter: My Ticket Price Fell -- How About a Refund?

Mary McInnis-Efaw buys a package to Hawaii through United Vacations. But when the price of her ticket falls by $733, United refuses to offer her a voucher for the fare difference. Is…

Travel Troubleshooter: A Not-So-Magical Disney Vacation

Troy Pelias and his extended family have a disastrous Disney vacation, featuring everything from a broken-down monorail to confusing meal plans. But his complaints are being ignored.…

Pauline Frommer's Spend Less, See More Tips for Family Travel

If you want to get the most out of your dollar and your trip, Pauline Frommer's Travel Guides are for you. I put a fresh spin on budget travel, showing you how to experience the best…

Taking a Walk Along Denver's Singing, Art-Filled Streets

Denver a big art city? Who knew? Maybe it's the higher altitude (it's the "mile-high city") and thinner air, but I was surprised to find myself liking the place, a lot. Even the…