Africa

Sophy Roberts travels to the spectacular desert heart of a long-troubled state

Is there still a place for wanderlust in our altered world, asks Jo Ellison

The writer and curator’s new book showcases African photographers shaking up the continent. By Baya Simons

Instagram has opened a cultural window to Ghana and its coastal neighbours. But it’s nothing compared to a real-life tour. Words and photography by Sophy Roberts

From bronze elephant sculptures to linen shirts, via a leader in African ecotourism

After an extraordinary rewilding effort, the country known as the warm heart of Africa is emerging as a new safari wonderland. Lucia van der Post reports

The Belgian architect, who is making his own foray into hotel design in Antwerp, has claimed a tiny private-atoll resort off the east African coast as his hideaway

Four tastemakers on beautiful beaches, snorkelling spots and floating bars – plus a delightful dhow to charter

Liya Kebede started modelling at 18, became a mother at 22 and a UN ambassador at 27. Her self-funded lifestyle brand Lemlem promotes artisanal skills and employment in Africa. Alice Cavanagh meets her in Paris to talk sustainability, swimwear and science fiction. Styling by Irina Marie. Photography by Cedric Bihr

As the FT launches its Seasonal Appeal in support of ZSL, Horatia Harrod comes face-to-face with the giant of all crowd-pleasers, and discovers why this icon of conservation is at greater risk than imagined. Photography by Dan Burn-Forti

Mike is hoping to rewire relationships with his family on an extended trip to Africa – but he’s not the only one hunting for a new connection…

Grant MacDonald’s Gourma design supports elephant charity Tusk’s conservation work in the African country

Lark & Berry celebrates its first anniversary by planting five trees in sub-Saharan Africa for every piece of jewellery sold

andBeyond’s Sossusvlei Desert Lodge is sleeker, more spacious and more eco

The contemporary art dealer founded the Lisson Gallery in 1967, which today has outposts in London, New York and Shanghai, and represents, among others, Anish Kapoor, Marina Abramovic and Ai Weiwei

Tusitiri, based in Lamu, has been given some nice interiors updates and offers indulgence of the most elemental form

Intimate Magashi offers an east African savannah experience, with wildlife galore

Fashion brand Kleed’s African wildlife patterned loungewear will help fund the anti-poaching work of Saving the Survivors