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Simon’s 2026 African Safari Wish List
Simon shares his 2026 African safari wish list – from Kafue to Odzala – revealing why timing, expertise and patience matter most.
How tourist camps are reshaping lion strongholds in the Maasai Mara
Research finds density of tourist camps impacts lion densities in the Maasai Mara, showing how tourism planning directly affects conservation
This week – 9 January 2026
Farewell to super tusker Craig, a photographic journey through the Mara rains, a Kenyan tusker safari and a Mara photo safari
Maasai Mara’s little rains – a photo journey
A photographic journey through Kenya’s Maasai Mara during the Little Rains, where light, wildlife and vast horizons shape moments of wonder
Craig, iconic Amboseli super tusker, has died
Craig, one of Africa’s last iconic super tuskers, has died of natural causes in Olgulului, in Kenya’s Amboseli ecosystem
THIS WEEK – 19 December 2025
An immersive trip to Odzala-Kokoua’s gorillas and forest baïs; 20 years of Rift Valley photography; & handcrafted rainforest safaris
Odzala-Kokoua – Photographer of the Year 2025 winner’s trip
An AG safari into Odzala-Kokoua, where gorillas, forest elephants & forest baïs make for a jungle adventure – Photographer of the Year 2025
The Rift: Scar of Africa
Explore Shem Compion’s ‘The Rift: Scar of Africa’ – 20 years of Rift Valley photography across 11 countries, from people to wildlife
This week – 12 December 2025
Malaria-free safari ideas; how AI is shaping giraffe conservation; & 2 handcrafted South African journeys for families & first-time travellers
The best malaria-free safari destinations
Want to head on safari while avoiding the risk of malaria? Here’s our round-up of the best malaria-free safari destinations in South Africa
Caught on camera: The AI tech powering a giraffe comeback
AI photo-ID is turning giraffe snapshots into real-time population data – sharpening surveys and strengthening conservation
THIS WEEK – 5 December 2025
South Luangwa & Nsefu safari planner; Africa’s forest elephant numbers clarified; and a reckoning for the sustainable wildlife industry