Africa

For their powerful new book, Carol Beckwith and Angela Fisher spent more than a decade photographing the sacred – and rapidly vanishing – rituals among traditional African societies. Lucia van der Post immerses herself

Guinevere Antiques celebrates the photography of Mirella Ricciardi, a “creative force” whose captivating imagery of the 1950s led to the acclaimed book Vanishing Africa

Nyungwe House, on a working tea plantation on the edge of Nyungwe Forest, offers hiking, wildlife experiences and a commitment to community projects

Three adventurous new lodges are placing the country's otherworldly landscape centre stage

This dramatic, multilevel David Adjaye-designed Lagos concept store celebrates pan-African craft, from fashion to furnishings

Wake to the roar of lions in luxury lodges or roving camps that contribute to conservation

Journeys By Design’s compelling itinerary in Ethiopia’s Omo River valley can be tailored to guests’ desires and include a stay at cool new flycamp, Hamar

After a total rebuild, Sanctuary Retreats’ Mara camp now has dramatic glass walls, freestanding baths and indoor-outdoor lounge areas

A guest levy at Makanyi Private Game Lodge helps to protect Timbavati and prevent rhino poaching

Standout African style, from artisanal ceramics and handblown glass to beautiful basketware and wall hangings

Citroën’s striking sculptures of Congolese tribal women take shape in sterling silver

A new philanthropic travel model gives guests a role in the behind-the-scenes work of wildlife and wilderness conservationists. Alice B-B glimpses the potential for change on a pioneering rescue mission in South Africa

On a quest to re-live the wild Tanzania she first visited 40 years ago, Lucia van der Post finds off-radar boutique camps in less-explored reserves

Zuri Zanzibar hides amid thickets of coco palms on a white-sand beach

An intensive two-day paragliding course in South Africa’s Western Cape leaves Tarquin Cooper hungry for much, much more

Lucia van der Post ventures into deepest Chad on an expedition to document some of the world’s oldest rock art – encountering vast deserts, magnificent caves and poignant vestiges of forgotten eras

Residences are also available to buy at Hemingways Watamu, which offers ample opportunity for whale shark and sea turtle sightings

Faith Ringgold leads the creative charge from 42 galleries, 17 countries and 130 artists