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Research has revealed that the desert-adapted lions eking out a living on the harsh northwest coast of Namibia’s Skeleton Coast National Park (SCNP) are again specialising in hunting seals and coastal birds such as flamingos and cormorants, after an absence of 35 years.

The banks of the Mara River in the Maasai Mara of Kenya offer ideal habitat for birds – and for bird-watchers, especially if you find a puddle of water, and especially during the heat of the day.

The shoebill (Balaeniceps rex) looks like a bird that belongs in the prehistoric age. Found in the marshes of East Africa, the shoebill is classified as vulnerable and is a bucket-list sighting for any avid birder. Here are seven reasons to love this big bird.

Safari report-back: A trip of a lifetime to Uganda – spectacular sightings of birds, great apes, and so much more. By Malcolm and Trish Lund

Rare footage of the South Africa’s rarest bird, the blue swallow, hatching from an egg.

Uganda, is known as Africa’s premier birding destination and with the list of birds found here topping 1 000, it is difficult to narrow down what we would consider the top 10, but here goes….

Here they are – the most interesting and sought-after birds in Ghana, according to Africa Geographic safari guru Christian Boix

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

Experience a full day on safari, from sunrise sightings to starlit nights, and discover what wildlife and moments each part of the day offers

Witness Africa’s greatest animal migrations – from wildebeest, to bats, to whales – and discover how responsible travel helps protect these wild journeys.

Discover Africa’s ten cat species, from lions and leopards to elusive small cats, their habitats, behaviours, and conservation challenges

Forest elephants shape Africa’s ebony forests, Lake Malawi’s hidden beauty, AI’s wildlife fakery & 2 unforgettable African safari options

Lake Malawi is one of Africa’s best-kept travel secrets – a freshwater lake surrounded by gorgeous beaches, islands and biodiversity with endless opportunities for fun and relaxation.

The Cape safari experience: fascinating wildlife and malaria-free protected spaces close to Cape Town and the Garden Route

A new study explores how stakeholder opinions differ on managing elephants, from culling to contraception, in APNR, Kruger

World-class wildlife photography, chimp conservation at Tacaguma, Odzala romance, plus 2 handcrafted safaris through Southern Africa

Madikwe’s elephant dilemma; Rwanda’s rarities; a dream African safari to Cape Town, Okavango Delta; and an epic Serengeti Migration holiday

Volcanoes National Park is a leading gorilla trekking destination in Africa. This volcanic landscape offers stunning scenery & biodiversity

To cull or not to cull? Madikwe faces an elephant crisis that forces conservation discussions about culling, hunting and tourism. Expert Roger Collinson unpacks the trade-offs and stakes

Victoria Falls, the smoke that thunders, is the world’s largest waterfall: a breathtaking African safari destination of myth, magic & romance