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Emma Gregg

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79 Reviews
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www.emmagregg.com

Emma Gregg is an award-winning travel writer, editor and photographer who has been visiting Africa on a regular basis for nearly twenty years. Based in the UK, she's the author or co-author of several guidebooks published by Rough Guides, including First-Time Africa, a practical introduction to the continent for those planning their first independent trip. She's the former editor of Travel Africa magazine and a contributor to many other national newspapers, magazines and specialist travel publications including National Geographic Traveller and The Independent. She's never happier than when she's stepping off a boat or a plane to embark on a new adventure.

Expert Reviews 79 – Written by Emma Gregg

Botswana Botswana
  • Botswana country review
    5/5

    Low-Impact Safaris at Their Best

  • Central Kalahari Game Reserve
    4/5

    Botswana’s Beautiful, Semi-Arid Heartlands

  • Chobe National Park
    5/5

    Crowds of Elephants and Zebras, a Short Hop From Victoria Falls

  • Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
    4/5

    A taste of the Kalahari

  • Khutse Game Reserve
    4/5

    A Taste of the Kalahari, Within Reach of the City

  • Kwando Concession
    4/5

    Unforgettable Riverside Wilderness

  • Linyanti Concession
    4/5

    Wildlife Drama, Off-Road and on Foot

  • Makgadikgadi Pans National Park
    4/5

    The Largest Salt Pans in the World

  • Mashatu Game Reserve
    4/5

    Take to the Saddle for a Ride Through the Wilderness

  • Mokolodi Nature Reserve
    4/5

    Make Friends With Snakes and a Cheetah

  • Moremi Game Reserve
    5/5

    Quintessential Safaris on the Edge of the Delta

  • Northern Tuli Game Reserve
    4/5

    Impressive by Day, Intriguing by Night

  • Nxai Pan National Park
    4/5

    Where Cheetahs Race Through the Haze

  • Okavango Delta
    5/5

    Tranquil Waters

  • Selinda Concession
    5/5

    Relaxed Luxury in Pristine Bush, Close to the Okavango Delta

Kenya Kenya
  • Kenya country review
    4/5

    Classic Safari Destination Where It Pays To Be Discerning

  • Amboseli National Park
    4/5

    Busy Park, Overlooked by Kilimanjaro

  • Kakamega Forest
    4/5

    Charming Forest Park in Western Kenya

  • Lake Bogoria National Reserve
    4/5

    Geysers, Hot Springs and Clouds of Flamingos

  • Lake Nakuru National Park
    4/5

    One of Kenya’s Flagship Parks, Famous for Its Flamingos

  • Masai Mara National Reserve
    5/5

    Quintessential Kenyan Safari Destination, Whatever the Season

  • Meru National Park
    4/5

    Where Elsa the Lion Roamed Free

  • Nairobi National Park
    3/5

    A Host of Wildlife, Right on the Capital’s Doorstep

  • Samburu National Reserve
    4/5

    Serene Riverside Reserve in Kenya’s Arid North

  • Shimba Hills National Reserve
    4/5

    Herds of Sable Antelope, Close to the Indian Ocean

  • Tsavo East National Park
    4/5

    The Largest Half of Kenya’s Biggest Wildlife Reserve

  • Tsavo West National Park
    4/5

    Gigantic Park on the Mombasa Highway

Namibia Namibia
  • Namibia country review
    5/5

    A Place To Bond With the Desert and Marvel at the Stars

  • Bwabwata National Park
    4/5

    Community-Run Tourism Amid Lush River Scenery

  • Damaraland
    4/5

    Where Black Rhinos Roam

  • Etosha National Park
    5/5

    Herds in the Heat Haze

  • Kaokoland
    4/5

    Life in the Desert

  • Khaudum National Park
    4/5

    Well Off the Beaten Track, on the Trail of Elephants and Wild Dogs

  • Mudumu National Park
    4/5

    Superb Birdwatching in a Little-Known Park

  • Namib-Naukluft National Park
    4/5

    Cinnamon Dunes and Skeleton Trees

  • Nkasa Rupara National Park
    4/5

    Watery Wilderness

  • Skeleton Coast National Park
    3/5

    Lonely Wasteland

  • Tsau //Khaeb National Park
    3/5

    Ghost Towns and Windswept Sandscapes

  • Waterberg Plateau Park
    4/5

    A Lost World, Where Antelopes Graze

  • Zambezi Region
    4/5

    Calm Riverside Scenery, Dotted With Tranquil Lodges

South Africa South Africa
  • South Africa country review
    5/5

    Where Big Five safaris are big business, there’s a wealth of choice

  • Addo Elephant National Park
    4/5

    Huge herds of elephants and much, much more

  • Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve
    4/5

    South Africa’s top spot for rhino-watching

  • Idube Game Reserve
    4/5

    Sabi Sands safari on a budget

  • Inyati Private Game Reserve
    4/5

    Modest, unpretentious Big Five reserve

  • Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
    4/5

    A taste of the Kalahari

  • Kruger National Park
    4/5

    South Africa’s number one park, with good reason

  • Lion Sands Private Game Reserve
    5/5

    Feel instantly at home in this family-run reserve

  • Londolozi Private Game Reserve
    5/5

    Luxury and elegance in the heart of leopard country

  • Madikwe Game Reserve
    4/5

    Big Five safaris with wide-reaching benefits

  • MalaMala Private Game Reserve
    5/5

    Easily one of Africa’s best Big Five safari destinations

  • Phinda Private Game Reserve
    5/5

    Much more than just a superb Big Five reserve

  • Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve
    5/5

    Impeccable responsible tourism credentials, breathtaking design

  • Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve
    5/5

    Classic Big Five safaris, with superb leopard-watching

  • Shamwari Private Game Reserve
    4/5

    Award-winning private reserve with extremely high standards

  • Singita Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve
    5/5

    The top choice for a faultlessly stylish South African safari

  • Ulusaba Private Game Reserve
    4/5

    Celebrity-friendly luxury in Sabi Sand’s wild west

Zambia Zambia
  • Zambia country review
    5/5

    Home of the walking safari

  • Bangweulu Wetlands
    4/5

    Enchanting waterways and ugly-sister storks

  • Blue Lagoon National Park
    3/5

    Bird-rich park, close to Zambia’s capital

  • Kafue National Park
    4/5

    Vast, varied park with a recently-discovered feel

  • Kasanka National Park
    4/5

    Bats galore and a laidback atmosphere

  • Liuwa Plain National Park
    4/5

    Gorgeous but remote park in Zambia’s wild west

  • Lochinvar National Park
    3/5

    Lonely marshlands beside the Kafue River

  • Lower Zambezi National Park
    5/5

    Alluring bush lodges, memorable birdwatching

  • Luambe National Park
    4/5

    Hidden wilderness on the famous Luangwa

  • Lukusuzi National Park
    3/5

    Little-visited park in the much-visited Luangwa Valley

  • Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park
    4/5

    Mighty falls, and a spot of gentle wildlife-watching

  • Nsumbu National Park
    4/5

    Lakeshore park with a promising future

  • Sioma Ngwezi National Park
    3/5

    Remote park close to the Zambezi Region

  • South Luangwa National Park
    5/5

    Possibly Africa’s finest walking safari destination

Zimbabwe Zimbabwe
  • Zimbabwe country review
    5/5

    Classic Safari Zone on the Road to Recovery

  • Chizarira National Park
    4/5

    Seclusion Close to Lake Kariba

  • Gonarezhou National Park
    4/5

    Remote Park on the Edge of a Vast Wilderness

  • Hwange National Park
    4/5

    Zimbabwe’s Classic Big Five Reserve, for Old-School Safari Adventures

  • Mana Pools National Park
    5/5

    Perfect for Vehicle-Free Wildlife-Watching

  • Matobo National Park
    4/5

    Ancient Hills in the Heart of Matabeleland

  • Matusadona National Park
    5/5

    Where You Really Can Walk on the Wild Side

  • Nyanga National Park
    4/5

    Wooded Hills and Waterfalls

  • Zambezi National Park
    4/5

    On the Doorstep of Victoria Falls

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