Journal

Stories from the wild

Field notes, travel guides and dispatches from our destination specialists.

Why a Walking Safari Beats a Game Drive
Safari

Why a Walking Safari Beats a Game Drive

There is a moment, twenty minutes into a Luangwa walk, when the bush starts speaking to you. Here's how to listen.

By Crafted Africa Team

Five Days on Mumbo Island, Lake Malawi
Malawi

Five Days on Mumbo Island, Lake Malawi

Solar-powered chalets, kayaks at dawn and a snorkel mask that never quite dries. Field notes from the lake.

By Crafted Africa Team

Bazaruto by Dhow: a Slow Way to Sail
Mozambique

Bazaruto by Dhow: a Slow Way to Sail

Why the wooden dhow is still the only way to truly meet the Bazaruto Archipelago.

By Crafted Africa Team

The Green Season Secret
Planning

The Green Season Secret

Why November to April is our team's favourite — and how to plan around the rain.

By Crafted Africa Team

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