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AFAR spoke with Dr. Chika Ezeanya-Esiobu, an expert in indigenous knowledge, who shared her thoughts about meaningful travel through Africa.

Sinje Gottwald rode from Tangier, Morocco, to Cape Town, South Africa in 124 days.

It’s also a chance for black divers to become more engaged with the underwater activity while working to uncover a painful and important part of history.

The James Beard Award–winning food writer digs into his Colorado roots and the places that make him feel at home.

Key West’s Bahama Village dates back centuries. Now, initiatives and exhibits are helping spotlight its Black history.

One of the largest tour operators has eliminated several tours that failed to meet wildlife protection standards and replaced them with new tours.

A travel outfitter is giving house-bound animal lovers a chance to get their wildlife fix—while learning about Africa’s most urgent conservation issues.

The Freedom House Museum was a former slave-holding pen for one of the country’s largest slave trading companies. Today, it’s a National Historic Landmark and a museum intent on sharing that difficult past.

From conch fritters to Carnival, discover how history and culture come alive across St. Croix, St. John, and St. Thomas.

Go beyond the beach with history lessons, hikes, and a swinging bridge.

From Latinx and LGBTQ+ theater to dance performances set to Motown, the stories of all Dallasites come to life through the arts.

Experience the rich musical heritage of the U.S. with a tour of these music collections and archives.

From baboon tracking to visiting an elephant orphanage, Kenya is full of immersive, eco-minded wildlife experiences. The best part? You can discover many of them right outside Nairobi—so you can savor culture and cuisine too.

If you want a dream trip, don’t sleep on it. For these five popular travel experiences, start planning a year in advance to ensure the best options for hotels, activities, and values.

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to unfold, the future of Africa’s natural landscapes—and the communities that coexist with them—are hanging in the balance. Here’s how your safari plays a role in the larger conservation story.