Amboseli’s super tuskers down to 10, as trophy hunters in stealth mode; picture-perfect Liwonde; and top gorilla-trekking safaris – AG this week
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Holgate’s Nkhotakota expedition; wattled crane conservation; 2 iconic southern African safaris; and an exciting DRC discovery – AG this week
THIS WEEK
Two super tuskers hunted – our CEO responds; Photographer of the Year 2024 is live; Chitake Springs photo safari + gallery – AG this week
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African raptors on the brink; Kingsley Holgate’s expedition to Bangweulu Wetlands; our adventure in Odzala-Kokoua, and discover Príncipe – this week with AG
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Photographer of the Year is almost here; epic gallery from 2023’s winner; Kingsley Holgate’s expedition to Kafue; and colourful chameleons – this week with AG
THIS WEEK
Announcing the launch of Ukuri: safari camps for responsible travellers. Read all about our new booking platform for African Parks-managed safari camps – this week with AG
THIS WEEK
All about Mgahinga Gorilla NP; how elephants give each other names; and an iconic Chobe + Vic Falls safari – this week with AG
THIS WEEK
A vivid Mashatu photo gallery; Botswana’s 90-leopard hunting quota; spotting (and counting) hyenas in Tanzania; and an iconic South African bush and beach holiday – this week with AG
THIS WEEK
Your guide to the ultimate Big-5 safari; exploring Lake Mburo; and a professional photographic safari to Mara – this week with AG
THIS WEEK
2 super tuskers hunted in Tanzania; how giraffes choose their besties; AI for conservation; and experience Timbavati on an art safari – this week with AG
THIS WEEK
Exploring Uganda’s Rwenzori Mountains; parenting, Wahlberg’s-eagle style; the rat with a lethal secret; Maasai Mara Champagne safari; and lion cub cuteness overload
THIS WEEK – The year that was: our best stories and safaris
During 2023 you engaged with our stories more than 2 million times. More than 27,000 new adventurers joined our tribe. And many of you travelled with us to the wildest corners of the continent for your safari fix. This, in the context of the last decade, where 16 million of you have read our stories …
Continue reading “THIS WEEK – The year that was: our best stories and safaris”
THIS WEEK – Happy festive season, tribe!
Wishing the AG tribe a happy festive season and fulfilling year ahead! It’s time to relax with family and friends…
THIS WEEK
Elephant poaching on the rise in Botswana; experience wild Africa on a walking safari; and early-bird savings on a Kafue safari – this week with AG
THIS WEEK
Epic black leopard pics; malaria-free safaris; buttered popcorn; lost mole finally found and how to plan your Jan safari – this week with AG
THIS WEEK
Tanzania’s safari circuits explained; discovering riverine rabbits; gorilla trekking in Bwindi; and animals in mirrors – this week with AG
THIS WEEK
All the tips for your December safari; experience the cultural nirvana of Ethiopia, the wonders of hamerkop nests; beachside bliss in De Hoop – this week with AG
THIS WEEK
Fragile lion kingdoms; the ultimate South African safari guide; Botswana mobile safari and the head of a starfish – this week with AG
THIS WEEK
Kingsley Holgate’s expedition to Matusadona; elephants vs trees; Mumbo Island escape and a rare rain frog rediscovered – this week with AG
THIS WEEK
Desert-adapted lion hunted under suspicious circumstances; our guide to Africa’s wild pigs; zombie ants; an Okavango Delta safari & a Mana Pools special offer – this week with AG
THIS WEEK
Kruger rhino population update; Makgadikgadi’s archaeological magic; Mara secret-season safari; & the banks fuelling endangered animal trade – this week with AG
THIS WEEK
East vs Southern African safari; the animal toll of electric fences; combination Big-5, chimp & gorilla safari; and Africa’s deadliest cat – this week with AG
THIS WEEK
The cheetahs of southern Tanzania; Botswana’s salt pans; how you can save lions; two island-style tropical breaks, and the savannah’s hierarchy of fear – this week with AG
THIS WEEK
The hybrid elephants of Kibale; Lake Manyara NP; a new pangolin; and a prime-season safari to Botswana at a special early-bird rate – this week with AG
THIS WEEK
The science of keeping Kruger’s rhinos safe; help collar lions to secure their future; ultimate Cape Town to-do list; and see the zebra migration – this week with AG
THIS WEEK
Your November safari sorted; Mara photo safari; Serengeti tented adventure & down with Botswana/Namibia vet fences? – this week with AG
THIS WEEK
Tanzania’s rugged Nyerere NP; sexually deceptive orchids; an epic photo trip to Tuli; a safari to Congo’s forests and the shared experiences of penguins and space telescopes – this week with AG
THIS WEEK
African Parks solves John Humes’ rhino crisis; KAZA elephant survey results; an epic South Luangwa safari; kids stay free in Okavango Delta; and don’t forget the hirolas – this week with AG
THIS WEEK
The ultimate Vic Falls to-do list; farewell to Jamie; iconic kudus; Malawi bush & beach safari; and a big thank you from the pangolins – this week with AG
THIS WEEK
More on that trophy hunt; hyenas released in Maputo NP; epic Namibian safari; all about the dwarf mongoose & the cost of rhino conservation – this week with AG
THIS WEEK
Elegant impala; talking testes; desert + delta; a rescued pangolin pup & is October the best safari time? – this week with AG
THIS WEEK
Trophy hunting in Botswana; journey to Iona NP; hormonal leopards & a Chitake Springs photographic safari – this week with AG
THIS WEEK
Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve; the towering intellect of giraffes; a tribute to rangers; and Kenya’s iconic safaris – this week with AG
THIS WEEK
Explore Nairobi National Park; captivating genets; the wonders of a mobile safari and a Greater Kruger big-cat safari – this week with AG
THIS WEEK
Bush meets beach; vultures released; travel to the Delta; and all there is to know on your Maasai Mara safari – this week with AG
THIS WEEK
The remarkable Matusadona bushveld; Angolan giraffe return to Iona; safari to South Africa; the leopard habituation question and all about bird beaks – this week with AG
THIS WEEK
The real impacts of dehorning rhinos; fascinating Ethiopian wolves; the don’ts of wildlife interactions; octopus dreaming & Great Migration safaris – this week with AG
THIS WEEK
9 water safaris; the marvellous wildebeest; as blind as a bat and the ultimate in Botswana safaris – this week with AG
THIS WEEK
Magical Mana Pools, the elusive African civet, saving pangolins and a fully catered mobile safari in Botswana – this week with AG
THIS WEEK
Exploring Richtersveld, virgin crocodiles, birding in Uganda, and a rhino conservation safari – this week with AG – this week with AG
THIS WEEK
Photographer of the Year 2023 revealed, epic safari options and a leopard’s spots – this week with AG
THIS WEEK
Big Life CEO comments on the spearing of Amboseli lions, Africa’s magnificent mountain kingdoms + pangolins in need – this week with AG
THIS WEEK
Help save the pangolins, Photographer of the Year finalists and the resident roundworms of black rhinos – this week with AG
THIS WEEK
Our 101 Photographer of the Year favourites, the tragic spearing of lions in Amboseli and the possibility of mining in Mana Pools – this week with AG
THIS WEEK
A trilogy of phenomenal galleries for our final Photographer of the Year 2023 weekly selection, some epic travel inspiration and exploring Uganda’s secret valley – this week with AG
THIS WEEK
Brand-new rhino conservation safari, magnificent Photographer of the Year galleries and the world’s largest antelope – this week with AG
THIS WEEK
The competition heats up with our Photographer of the Year Week 11 selection + the biodiversity of De Hoop – this week with AG
THIS WEEK
New snapshots from our Photographer of the Year entrants + assessing Madagascar’s tragic biodiversity loss – this week with AG
THIS WEEK
The gorgeous gelada is one of Ethiopia’s most striking primates + Photographer of the Year heats up – this week with AG
THIS WEEK
The rebirth of Malawi’s Liwonde National Park + another phenomenal gallery of photographs – this week with AG
THIS WEEK
More inspiring images from our Photographer of the Year entries + the plight of Namibia’s wild horses – this week with AG
On the brink: Namibia’s wild desert horses
The fate of the Namib’s wild desert horses is uncertain. There are no easy answers when weighing up their role in Namibian tourism & wildlife
THIS WEEK
Our Photographer of the Year entries continue to amaze + some facts about South Africa’s private rhino industry – this week with AG
THIS WEEK
More stunning Photographer of the Year entries + the one big cat safari you should not miss – this week with AG
THIS WEEK
A cheetah passage to India; action-packed Photographer of the Year pics; and a Maasai Mara migration safari – this week with AG
THIS WEEK
Announcing our huge news; celebrating elusive bongos; Photographer of the Year extraordinary pics; and an epic Ugandan gorilla trekking safari – this week with AG
THIS WEEK
Pics from Photographer of the Year Week 1; putting elephants on the map; a Sabi Sands big-cat safari and cunning dragonflies – this week with AG
THIS WEEK
15 top African wildlife experiences; all about giraffes; gorilla trekking in Rwanda and raw wildlife action at Chitake Springs – this week with AG
THIS WEEK
Rhino poaching on the rise in Namibia; exploring the forest kingdom of Kibale NP; and Photographer of the Year is open! – this week with AG
THIS WEEK
Busting safari myths; coexistence with crop-raiding elephants in Amboseli ecosystem; and can you help save these wild dogs? – this week with AG
THIS WEEK
Treehuggers + a guide to your mid-year safari + marvellous warthogs + are black kites pyromaniacs? – this week with AG
THIS WEEK
Announcing Photographer of the Year 2023; fab photos from our 2022 Photographer of the Year winner; and delving into the complexities of giraffe social structures – this week with AG
THIS WEEK
All about African penguins; the best spots for your 2023 safari; celebrating our 16 million followers; Maasai Mara photographic safari & special offer Zanzibar beach holiday
THIS WEEK
Our 2023 resolution is to continue to uncover new, responsible safari options and fascinating stories for you – our tribe of passionate travelling conservationists.
THIS WEEK
Ultimate bush + beach safari combos; human population growth threatens Africa’s habitats and species; the year that was & the sound of reindeers (or elands?)
THIS WEEK
Remarkable Virunga; your say on safari discounts; good news for big cats in the USA; and COP19 – win or fail? This week with AG
THIS WEEK
Kruger’s declining rhinos, the best malaria-free safari destinations & a southern African mega safari – this week with AG
THIS WEEK
Trekking Tsavo in the footsteps of tuskers, affordable Madikwe & empowering women in tourism to aid economic recovery – this week with AG
THIS WEEK
Niger’s daring translocation to save the West African giraffe, another iconic tusker dies, temporary relief for Africa’s zoo-bound elephants, all about Cape porcupines, & adventures to Zim & Kenya – this week with AG
THIS WEEK
CoP19 proposal to uplist hippos, photo safari at Oltepesi, giant elephant birds, art on safari, and humans reach the 8 billion mark – this week with AG
THIS WEEK
Magical Bazaruto; mitigating human-wildlife conflict in Namibia, bidding farewell to fallen tusker Dida, Okavango Delta safari and more – this week with AG
THIS WEEK
Africa’s disappearing lions; jaw-dropping special offers in Botswana for SADC residents; Maasai Mara champagne safari; Mozambican beach bliss; and searching for gorillas in Mgahinga – this week with AG
THIS WEEK
Tragic loss in Kasungu following elephant translocations, the rare species of Selati Game Reserve, scary snakebite stats, and an epic cross-country South African safari – this week with AG
THIS WEEK
The forest whisperers of Kenya’s tropical coast, elusive aardvarks, specialist photographic safaris & slurping elephants – this week with AG
THIS WEEK
Armchair conservation; Zambia’s untamed Kafue National Park; deadly domestic cats; and festive season safari tips – this week with AG
THIS WEEK
Explore Kenya’s Gedi Ruins, the state of Africa’s rhinos, awesome special offers to Botswana for SADC residents, and roaring roosters – this week with AG
THIS WEEK
Wall-to-wall wildlife action in Khwai, leopards and lions surviving snares, a Southern African mega safari and a quick trip to Okavango Delta – this week with AG
THIS WEEK
Exploring Kenya’s ancient Arabuko-Sokoke Forest, the ultimate in beach holidays, good news for planet Earth, nocturnal elephants and saving rare cycads – this week with AG
THIS WEEK
Gorilla trekking in Bwindi, the ultimate beach holiday in Mozambique, the miniature owls of Africa and giant otters – this week with AG
THIS WEEK
Tips on where to safari right now, planning your festive adventures, all things snakes, and a different perspective on Pongola’s elephant crisis – this week with AG
Pongola’s elephant management crisis: a different perspective
Pongola Game Reserve faces an elephant management crisis. Paul Cryer & Pete Ruinard provide a different perspective on the challenges at hand
THIS WEEK
Primate quest in Central Africa, why lions target particular types of cows, a safari with Jamie in Sabi Sands, a champagne safari in the Mara, and tricksy, fibbing hyenas – this week with AG
THIS WEEK
Our favourite bushveld dining spots, Kalahari’s vanishing hornbills, insider safari tips, the beginning of the end for captive lion breeding, and another leopard incident in Greater Kruger – this week with AG
THIS WEEK
A healing safari in Zim, Hawaii’s conspicuous African chameleons, Maasai Mara migration madness and the birth of a rhino calf – this week with AG
THIS WEEK
Moving elephants across Malawi, running for rhinos in Timbavati, the ultimate Serengeti migration safari and examining spider’s dreams – this week with AG
THIS WEEK
We’re exploring wild and wonderful Akagera National Park in Rwanda, delving into new research on the behaviour of wild dog pups, and searching for new responsible safaris for you – this week with AG
Habituating leopards
Following the death of leopard Hosana, Jamie Paterson & Maxine Gaines take an in-depth look at leopard habituation & tourism ethics
THIS WEEK
Our favourite tented camps, the wonders of giraffe evolution, celebrating rangers and an art safari in Timbavati – this week with AG
THIS WEEK
An in-depth look at leopard habituation, a guide to vibrant Majete & an epic Big 5 safari in South Africa – this week with AG
THIS WEEK
Fascinating behaviour observed in Kgalagadi cheetahs, self-medicating chimpanzees, big cats adopting orphans & gorilla trekking in Rwanda
THIS WEEK
Explore Northern Madagascar, question the role of trophy hunting in lion conservation & head to Mara for a champagne safari
Trophy hunting will not save Africa’s lions – Opinion editorial
Trophy hunting will not save Africa’s lion populations, & the UK ban on imports is a positive step for conservation, writes Hans Bauer
THIS WEEK
Explore Kenya’s resilient Meru National Park, read about Pongola Game Reserve’s elephant management crisis, and plan an epic photo safari to Maasai Mara – all this week with AG
Pongola’s elephant management crisis
Pongola Game Reserve can no longer keep its elephants. Malcolm Thomson explains the challenges of elephant management
THIS WEEK
Surviving post-pandemic Zim, gorilla trekking in Volcanoes NP, & learning lessons about context in Luangwa NP – all this week with AG
Surviving in post-pandemic Zimbabwe
As tourism slowly recovers in post-pandemic Zimbabwe, hunger still stalks the country. Many resort to the basics to survive the loss of income
THIS WEEK
The science behind hunting tuskers; sleep out under the stars; spot shoebills; & a Big 5 safari in Madikwe – all this week with AG.
THIS WEEK
Greater Kruger’s latest wildlife count, celebrating magnificent hippos & searching for lowland gorillas – all this week with AG
THIS WEEK
Photographer of the Year announced, plan your dream safari, speedy evolution & 3 epics safaris – all this week with AG.