| Hello fellow traveller, It’s Abi from Bradt and let's get started! Well, it's been one of those strange weeks for me, with hospital visits, tests, appointments and a level of uncertainty that I'm trying to ignore. And what is always good for situations like this? (Or even most situations?) Books, of course. Flicking through the temples, apricots and cheese of Armenia. Dipping into Slow Travel Family Breaks and dreaming of things to do. Picking up Minarets in the Mountains by Tharik Hussain and being drawn into Bulgaria. Which reminds me. If you're a book lover, did you know that you can get 50% off all our titles if you're a member of our Travel Club? Membership starts at only £5/month and comes with a whole host of other benefits, behind the scenes access and exclusive travel writing and audio. You can find out more about that here. In the meantime, catch you next week, Cheers, Abi PS - Don't miss our back to school sale! Use the code BACKTOSCHOOL30 to get 30% off everything until Friday 22nd. Happy reading! The Best Safaris in Africa Have you seen our guide to the best safaris in Africa yet? Ad 5) The Great Wildebeest Migration in the Serengeti, Tanzania Feel the heartbeat of Mother Earth in the mighty Serengeti. Stretching across the vast plains of northwest Tanzania, the awe-inspiring Serengeti National Park encompasses an expansive area of nearly 15,000 square kilometres. Beyond the borders of this iconic park, you will find the even more extensive Serengeti ecosystem, a tapestry of nearly 30,000 square kilometres that extends to the horizon. This area embraces not only the Serengeti National Park but also the remarkable Ngorongoro Conservation Area, the Maasai Mara National Reserve and several other game reserves. It’s a living mosaic of landscapes, from open savannahs to acacia-dotted terrains. Yet one phenomenon takes centre stage: the Great Wildebeest Migration. Each year, nearly two million wildebeest, zebras and gazelles undertake an epic journey across this land. Driven by the primal rhythms of survival, they search for life-sustaining water sources across the Serengeti. It’s a timeless story of survival, adaptation and the relentless pursuit of life itself. And it’s one of the best safari experiences in Africa. Shah-tours runs trips to the Serengeti and beyond with packages starting from £4,765 per person for six days. Packages are tailor-made, ensuring an unforgettable journey. Find the full details here. 6) Float Through Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda Float into the sunset in Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda. Imagine ancient craters carved into gentle rolling hills and that’s the landscape of northern Queen Elizabeth. The Kazinga Channel lies in the centre, its banks fertile with hippos, elephants and buffalo, while over 600 bird species soar overhead. That’s more than any other national park in Uganda. A popular route for a game drive heads through the Kasenyi sector, well-known for its lions that prey on the park’s large population of Ugandan kob or antelope. If you are very lucky, you may spot a giant forest hog Africa’s largest pig, or even the elusive leopard. Afternoons are best spent taking a boat for a water safari on the Kazinga Channel that connects the two lakes of Edward and George. The channel has over one hundred bird species and with the help of experienced guides, you’re likely to see African skimmers, great white pelicans, spoonbills and a number of bee-eaters. Manya Africa Tours is a sustainable tour operator in Uganda that runs gorilla and cultural safaris with prices from £590 per person. A popular example is the 10 Day Highlights of Uganda Tour, with prices starting at approximately £3,130 per person. Find out more here. New & Upcoming Titles Call of the Kingfisher Walking the Wharfe 52 Wildlife Weekends Gascony & The Pyrenees The Bradt Guide to Armenia The Slow Travel Bradt Guide to Cornwall & The Isles of Scilly The Slow Travel Guide to Suffolk Useful Tools & Talks Author and southern Africa wildlife expert Mike Unwin will soon be running a talk on how to put together a DIY safari. Submit your questions in advance by hitting reply to this email. Authors and historians Neil and Helen Matthews will be taking questions for an upcoming talk on their Heritage Weekends title. Hit reply with any questions you have. It's always a good time to join our Travel Club for exclusive material from authors, behind the scenes access and big discounts on our books. | 