Lavanya Sunkara

With the right travel company, an epic, wildlife-filled adventure to the Mother Continent is purposeful, enriching, inclusive – and far from a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Check out my interview for We Travel in celebration of Women's History Month!

The leading sustainable adventure cruise company is celebrating its 130th anniversary with two new itineraries.

Partake in unique activities like lion tracking, jogging with rangers, and go on night drives and walking safaris at this award-winning conservancy.

For decades, safari hotel design has been dominated by colonial tropes. Thankfully, that’s starting to change.

Enjoy and learn about Indigenous culture, history, and art through these memorable experiences in and around the capital city of Alberta.

It was such an eye-opening experience to research and write about destinations currently experiencing water crises for Fodor's No List for 2023.

This year has boasted a number of conservation wins, offering hope for a multitude of species, habitats and communities.
Read, share, and let me know which one is your favorite win. I love the fact that the tiger population is increasing and the insurance industry in the US is finally getting on board with rejecting Arctic projects. Wins all around!

Find out which of these sun-soaked islands the White Lotus Vacationers will choose in the next installment of the hit show.

Find out ways to help protect wildlife, from as simple as watching a documentary to booking a conservation-focused trip.

From those dedicated to the macabre to everyday things like bugs and pencil sharpeners, these are 10 eccentric museums in North America worth checking out.

In honor of Native American Heritage Day on November 25, understand the impact of respectfully visiting and learning about Indigenous cultures across North America

Ten ethical travel tips to remember while visiting this vast Asian nation.

From chimpanzee trekking to canopy walking, this national park is a must-visit on your next sojourn to the Land of a Thousand Hills.

From security and conservation tech officers to head chefs, managers, gorilla trekking guides and porters, these women in the safari industry are paving the way for the next generation.
This article was a year in the making. It took two trips to East Africa and interviews across Southern Africa. I am so glad to be able to tell the stories of these inspiring women. Please read and share.