Tales from our travels

Read stories that inform and inspire, shaped by travel notes our team collected on the road.

A sharply dressed sapeur stands before a lively Brazzaville street scene, framed by friends and bright color.

Sapeurs: Everything you need to know about Congo's dandies

Discover the Sapeurs, a dazzling subculture of impeccably dressed Congolese men and women for whom fashion is a way of life—and a means of rising above hardship.

5 minutes

Dense rainforest surrounds winding waterways in Odzala, Congo, with bright green canopy filling the frame.

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Where to see gorillas in Africa: Complete trekking guide

The best places in the world to see gorillas are Congo, DRC, Uganda, & Rwanda. Find out which Africa destination is perfect for your travel plans.

10 minutes

A chimpanzee family gathered closely on the forest floor in Uganda's Kibale Forest, under expansive skies. web-uganda-kibale-forest-chimpanzee-family

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Chimpanzee safari: Our guide to chimp trekking

Chimp trekking is a life-changing experience in Africa — learn where to see chimpanzees, what to bring, and how to plan your luxury safari with us.

10 minutes