These 7 New Safari Lodges Are Worth Planning a Trip Around

"Sailing the Chobe River along the Botswana–Namibia border, this luxurious vessel relaunched after a top-to-bottom refurbishment that brightened its 14 suites and public areas; two-, three-, and four-night cruises provide first-rate wildlife watching as elephants and hippos roam the banks, and guests can take a game drive by tender." - Heather Richardson Heather Richardson Heather Richardson is a journalist based in Cape Town, South Africa. She writes about travel, conservation, and environmental science for publications such as National Geographic, Nature, BBC Future, and The Guardian. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines