The Long Run promotes the sustainable tourism philosophy of the ‘4Cs’, in which a balance of conservation, community, culture and commerce allows both the land and its inhabitants to flourish.

Admiring the world’s largest waterfall tops most people’s list of things to do in Victoria Falls. However, there are many other activities on both the Zambian and Zimbabwean sides of the Zambezi River.

Turkey’s beautiful stretch of Mediterranean coastline was once the stomping ground of the Lycians, whose ancient cities, shrines and tombs can still be seen along the Lycian Way.

At the heart of the Garden Route, Knysna’s parks and reserves host Big Five wildlife and a range of marine mammals amid forests, beaches and mountains.

Malaria-free Madikwe is one of South Africa’s largest and most exclusive reserves, famous for its dreamy safari lodges and its populations of both lions and endangered wild dogs.

Visit South Africa in the winter for the best wildlife viewing. You will also discover the local secret that in the steamy bush, mild winter weather is a welcome relief from intense summer heat.

South Africa’s southern city of Port Elizabeth (PE) is well located near a string of malaria-free wildlife reserves.

Experience African creativity in Cape Town at these museums and galleries exhibiting works by South Africa’s top artists.

What can visitors to Mossel Bay do and what should they expect in summer?

The Garden Route is a 200km/120mi-long strip of beaches, bays, lagoons and inviting tourist towns, running up the Indian Ocean from Mossel Bay to Storms River.

Need a break from people over the long December holiday? Swap the festive small talk for scenic walks, fresh country air and craft beer.

The Hemel-en-Aarde Valley is a little piece of heaven near Hermanus, with its boutique route of cool-climate wineries specialising in pinot noir and chardonnay.

Timbavati shares an unfenced border with Kruger National Park and is synonymous with the unique and extremely beautiful white lion.

Just an hour’s drive from Pretoria is a mountain range half as old as Earth itself. The Magaliesberg offers outdoorsy fun for the whole family, ranging from zip-lining to country markets.

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Unplug and enjoy an overdose of nature at these stylish eco-friendly stays.

Sabi Sand Game Reserve is South Africa’s oldest private reserve and a legendary safari destination. The dense wildlife population and luxurious lodges guarantee a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Tswalu is South Africa’s largest private wildlife reserve, covering a vast area of open plains and classic Kalahari dunes at the foot of the Korannaberg mountains.

Stay in a former trading post in lofty Lesotho and explore the mountains on foot or Basotho pony.

Kruger National Park is one of Africa’s best-known wildlife reserves for good reason. Seeing the Big Five and experiencing the bush here tops the must-do lists of most visitors to South Africa.

Robertson mixes its rustic charm and beautiful mountain ranges with more than 30 wineries, from big names to boutique producers.

Covering an incredible 6000km2 of South Africa’s Northern Cape province and southern Namibia, ǀAi-ǀAis/Richtersveld has been called the world’s richest desert thanks to its array of hardy succulents.

Offering not just the Big Five but also its own specialized Top 10, Madikwe Game Reserve is one of South Africa’s largest and most exclusive reserves.

Botswana’s Northern Tuli Game Reserve is a stalwart of the safari circuit, known for its famous elephant herds, distinctive landscapes and big cats.

World-class galleries are a classic tourist lure. Now Cape Town wants in on the action.

The gateway to the Kruger National Park and Mpumalanga’s natural wonders, Nelspruit offers a great selection of sights, activities and restaurants.

While the world’s eyes have turned in horror to the fires decimating the Amazon, with comparisons of the natural disaster to our lungs burning, there is some good news in the planet’s second largest tropical rainforest and other major lung.

Malawi may be more readily associated with its laid-back beach towns, desert island hideaways, likeable people and safari tourism, but its lofty mountain environments can no longer be overlooked.

Famous for being the 'warm heart of Africa' and for its vast glittering lake, the country is on its way to being renowned as an exciting safari destination.

James Bainbridge's dream job took an interesting turn when he came face to face with West African voodoo, but he left with some good stories and a lucky traveller's charm.

Our intrepid travel writers share their most epic experiences to fuel your wanderlust in 2019.

James Bainbridge discovers why this diverse country should top your 2018 travel bucket list.

Malawi is a delicious slice of Africa with a famous lake, legendarily welcoming people and terrain ranging from subtropical bush to alpine plateaus.

From the winding lanes of its ancient medinas to the snow-capped Atlas Mountains, and some of the world’s most delicious food, Morocco is a longstanding traveller’s favourite.

It may be tiny, but the West African nation squares up to much larger countries when it comes to culture, history, sights and activities.

The story of West African voodoo.

Swiss trekking guide Sissi de Giuli Jadid spends half the year leading tours in southern Morocco.

No one can clearly remember when the surf scene hit Taghazout, but, these days, catching a wave is bigger than mint tea in the southern Moroccan village.

A contemporary palm-laden Moroccan palace on the golden sand of Agadir's beach.

In Ghana, as all over Africa, hip-hop is the young music of choice. But finding the right balance between local and global is a major concern.

Still relatively unknown, Casamance offers a Caribbean-like mix of music, street parties and laid-back living.

Bordering Georgia and Armenia, Northeast Turkey is where the Anatolian steppe and the Caucasus meet, with romantic ruins and alpine meadows.

Istanbul’s painstakingly restored Ottoman hammams, many designed by the great Mimar Sinan, tell the stories of the historical figures who commissioned them.

Turkish baths are as diverse as this country straddling Europe and the Middle East. As longtime Lonely Planet guidebook writer James Bainbridge found on several trips to Turkey, it takes a visit or two to learn the steamy ropes.

Whirling dervishes are a classic image of Turkey, spinning serenely in their tombstone-like felt hats and billowing white robes to create a fascinating ceremony aimed at achieving oneness with God.

The historical country offers lyrical landscapes, Mediterranean beaches and, of course, the vibrant city of Istanbul.

From the humble bean to that lovingly-poured, expertly-frothed cup ‘o joe, coffee has made quite a journey from its homeland of Ethiopia to become a global essential and social custom. I covered Turkey.

Just a day on the Lycian Way, let alone a month, can offer a bevy of sights: secluded beaches, traditional boat-building yards, small fishing villages and Unesco-listed ruins.

Celebrity magnet aside, the Bodrum peninsula has a fascinating history. Explore the ruins but set aside time for authentic cuisine.

Cappadocia in Turkey boasts a prestigious list of ancient visitors. Retrace their steps, explore underground cities and taste wine with a 4000-year-old history.

In this ancient country where Europe meets Asia, the sun shines down on a unique fusion of history and scenery, combining classical ruins, curious rock formations, golden beaches and tumbledown towns with memorable views.

The Global Business Finance and Economics Research Conference will be held in Istanbul from 11 to 14 August – and if you want a lightning dip into some culture, here are the destinations to visit.

Cappadocia, a dreamy slice of central Turkey dotted with ancient rock formations, has a history every bit as remarkable as its landscape.

If you want to live like a troglodyte, you should rock ‘n’ roll to Turkey now, before Cappadocia is changed forever.

Istanbul's historic Pera Palace Hotel gets a facelift.

St Helena is one of the world’s remotest islands, yet this desolate ocean setting has a rich history; everyone from Darwin to Napoleon has passed through.

The St Helena Distillery, named after its island home, is the world’s most remote distillery. Not only is this the only maker of spiced rum and prickly pear schnapps between Southern Africa and Brazil, but its products are liquid summaries of the South Atlantic island’s history and environment.

Napoleon’s exile on St Helena made both the remote island and his favourite sweet wine famous, as an exhibition in the wine’s more familiar place of origin – Cape Town – and the island’s historic sites reveal.

Following the opening of St Helena Airport, the remote island is looking for ways to boost its economy through sustainable tourism.

The definition of remote, the island of St Helena famously played host to Napoleon, but the recently opened flights from Joburg mean that today's traveller can enjoy hiking, diving and exploring its historical sights without going into exile.