World Elephant Day

World Elephant Day exists to bring attention to the threats facing Asian and African elephants. The elephant is one of the most recognizable and loved creatures on earth, yet there is a chance they may not be here for future generations.
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8 Elephant Hotels: Stay and Play With the Pachyderms

Eight Harper-recommended properties where guests can interact with, learn about and observe elephants in their natural habitats.

Mastering the Fundamentals of Wildlife Photography

The photography studio manager at Londolozi Game Reserve, in South Africa, explains how to master the art of wildlife photography while on safari.

What to See on a Wildlife Safari

Big game sightings will complete your safari experience. Here is an overview of the animals you may see and the areas to in which to best view them.

Into the Wild: Andrew Harper Shares 10 of the Most Memorable Wildlife Encounters

I have been fortunate enough to spend a significant proportion of my life in exceptionally glamorous hotels and resorts. But some of my most memorable travel experiences have undoubtedly been in wild places--in the Kalahari, the Antarctic, the Himalayas.

An Afternoon With Baby Elephants at the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust

Our writer and his wife visit the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, where they play with the elephants saved by the Orphan's Project.

Photo Tour: Best of Namibia

Andrew Harper shares travel photos and favorite trip experiences from a recent trip to Namibia's Skeleton Coast, featured in the December 2015 Hideaway Report.

African Wildlife Slideshow

View some of Andrew's most stunning wildlife photos from his trip to Tanzania & Kenya.

Our Editor's Safari Packing List

Follow in the footsteps of our editor-in-chief and pack what he does when he goes on safari. Here we have compiled his packing guide.

Luxury African Safari Camps Raised on Stilts

We rounded up the most elite elevated safari camps in Africa, all of which share one design element: They are raised on stilts.

Best Safari Lodges & Camps: Readers' Choice Awards 2016

&Beyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge claimed the top spot this year, reestablishing African properties as the dominant favorites on the Best Safari Lodges list.

Readers' Choice 2015: Top 20 Safari Lodges and Camps

In past surveys, African properties have dominated this list, but this year's top honors go to the Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle in Thailand.

6 Memorable Encounters With Elephants

In celebration of World Elephant Day, we gathered our favorite elephant memories from staff trips, where we interacted with these majestic creatures.

Orphaned Elephants and an 80th Birthday Wish: A Conversation with Dame Daphne Sheldrick

Today marks the 80th birthday of Dame Daphne Sheldrick, the remarkable conservationist behind The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust in Kenya.

Jasiri The Elephant

The Andrew Harper Travel Office is fostering an orphaned elephant, Jasiri, whose name means "brave" in Kiswahili.

"Save the Elephants" Safari Itinerary

This unforgettable adventure begins when you arrive at The Elephant Camp, a refuge for rescued elephants in view of Zimbabwe’s Victoria Falls, where you will spend two nights in your tented suite overlooking Batoka Gorge.

Readers' Choice 2014: Top 20 Safari Lodges and Camps

Each year, we ask our readers to vote for the best safari lodges and camps in the world. From elephant camps to tiger reserves, take a look at our readers’ favorite lodges and camps.

Last Word: This Time, It’s Serious

I have been traveling to Africa for 30 years, and throughout that time, people have lamented the decline of the continent’s wildlife.

We Are Going Grey for World Elephant Day

Here at Andrew Harper we are going grey ... for World Elephant Day! As a show of support for elephant conservation and our recent partnership with The Bodhi Tree Foundation, we are joining forces with travel industry professionals and customers alike to celebrate World Elephant Day on August 12.

Interview with Jackie Magid of The Bodhi Tree Foundation

We had the chance to talk with Jackie Cittone Magid, director of The Bodhi Tree Foundation, the main wildlife conservation charities that Andrew Harper, LLC has supported this year.

Video: Zambezi River Wildlife

Our writer took video on sensational game drives in Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, the Zambezi National Park and on sundowner cruises on the Zambezi River.

Video: Wildlife in Namibia

The magnificent bleak beauty of Namibia draws a small but increasing number of well-traveled visitors. New luxury lodges and amazing wildlife are other draws.

Saving the Elephants: 10K Run/Walk Supports a Great Cause

The Zambezi Elephant Fund is the sole beneficiary of the Saving the Elephants 10K Run/Walk in New York's Central Park on November 17, 2018.

Introducing Maktao: the Baby Elephant We're Fostering

Andrew Harper is dedicated to the conservation of animals worldwide. Through the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, we are fostering a baby elephant named Maktao.

Holiday Gift Ideas | Foster an Elephant

A favorite holiday gift idea of ours is the fostering of the majestic young elephant orphans at the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust.