10 U.S. luxury magazines spotlighting Africa’s hidden getaways

At a Glance

• U.S. luxury magazines elevate Africa as a premier ultra-luxe travel destination.
• Editorials spotlight secluded African escapes blending exclusivity, culture, and sustainability.
• Coverage reframes Africa as a year-round luxury playground for discerning travelers. 

Africa’s luxury travel scene is entering a new golden age—one defined by exclusivity, sustainability, and design-forward experiences that rival the world’s most coveted escapes.

Once reserved for seasoned explorers and safari purists, the continent’s hidden getaways are now commanding global attention, thanks to a wave of high-profile U.S. luxury magazines curating insider guides to its most secluded treasures.

From Namibia’s cinematic desert lodges to Mozambique’s private islands, these editorial powerhouses are reframing Africa as the ultimate destination for discerning travelers seeking privacy, culture, and once-in-a-lifetime adventure.

The result is a fresh narrative: Africa not just as a bucket-list stop, but as a year-round playground for ultra-luxe discovery.

Condé Nast Traveler

Through its Experiential Africa series, Condé Nast Traveler delivers sweeping narratives on exclusive lodges in Namibia, eco-conscious sanctuaries in Kenya, and boutique vineyards in Cape Town’s Winelands.

Award-winning photography and in-depth reporting blend unrivaled luxury with authentic, transformative adventure.

Travel + Leisure

In Hidden Gems of Africa, Travel + Leisure transports readers to secret islands in Mozambique, bespoke safari camps in Tanzania, and wine estates in South Africa’s Western Cape—infused with local insider tips that turn luxury travel in Africa into a deeply personal journey.

Robb Report

Robb Report’s African Elites series takes ultra-luxe to new heights, spotlighting private-use villas in Morocco, chartered polar expeditions to sub-Antarctic islands, and opulent Nile river cruises. 

Each feature is framed for travelers seeking rarefied, invitation-only African experiences.

Forbes Travel Guide

With its hallmark star ratings, Forbes Travel Guide curates Africa’s five-star resorts and secluded safari lodges offering white-glove service, tailor-made adventures, and behind-the-scenes access to conservation projects and cultural heritage sites.

National Geographic Traveler

National Geographic Traveler blends storytelling and conservation, presenting hidden forest retreats in Uganda, remote waterfall lodges in Zambia, and the driftwood-hued deserts of Namibia—always honoring the balance between preservation and luxury tourism.

Departures

Tailored for affluent readers, Departures paints Africa as a playground for the discerning traveler.

Their “Off-the-Grid Africa” pieces traverse luxury train caravans across Botswana, private yacht voyages around Madagascar, and artistic residencies in Ghana.

Town & Country

Town & Country reframes lesser-known African treasures through refined travel essays: palatial Moroccan stays, glamorous tented villages near Victoria Falls, and high-art safaris across Ethiopia’s cultural heartlands.

Architectural Digest

Architectural Digest celebrates design-forward African escapes—cliffside villas in Zimbabwe, eco-luxury lodges in Rwanda that double as art galleries, and avant-garde desert camps in Namibia where sustainability meets serenity.

Elle Decor

Elle Decor caters to style-conscious travelers with features on bohemian beach villas in Zanzibar, art-rich boutique hotels in South Africa, and fashion-meets-wilderness lodges in Kenya—where design seamlessly fuses with nature.

Wallpaper*

The trendsetting design and travel brand Wallpaper* presents Africa’s most futuristic luxury—immersive glass lodges on remote islands, modernist villas overlooking dramatic plateaus, and cabins with retractable skylights inviting wildlife into your dreams.