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sustainable safaris
Opinion Editorial

Sustainable safaris: Can tourism truly protect nature?

Tourism funds conservation, yet unmanaged growth risks overtourism. Can mindful safaris sustain Africa’s wildlife and people?

Destinations

Maputo National Park

Discover Mozambique’s Maputo National Park – a wild mosaic of elephants, dunes, forests, reefs, and turtle-nesting beaches

african safari
Opinion Editorial

THIS WEEK – 29 August 2025

Best bush & beach safaris; IUCN recognises 4 giraffe species; the true soul of a safari; Kenya highlights + classic Tanzania safaris

Kunene
Travel diaries

Kunene’s hope for renewal

Rains in Kunene spark hope: wildlife returns, communities rebuild, and conservancies lead recovery in this Namibian desert frontier

Opinion Editorial

THIS WEEK

Rare Barrydale redfin & river health; 9 water safaris; Okavango wild dog drama; Southern Africa mega safari & Malawi’s conservation gems

Safari Tips

Nine legendary safaris on Africa’s wild waters

Africa’s rivers, streams and lakes are its lifeblood. Here’s our list of some of our favourite water safaris on the continent

Opinion Editorial

THIS WEEK

Trophy hunting backlash: Blondie the lion + our CEO’s editorial; Paul Funston’s bold lion op-ed; 11 walking safaris; & gorilla trekking in Odzala

Limpopo National Park
Destinations

Limpopo National Park

Explore wild beauty, 4×4 trails, rare wildlife & local culture in Mozambique’s Limpopo National Park – part of a visionary peace park

Nsumbu
Destinations

Nsumbu National Park

Discover Nsumbu National Park – a remote Zambian wilderness reborn, where wildlife thrives and Lake Tanganyika meets untamed beauty

Destinations

The safari circuits of Tanzania

Tanzania is a bucket list destination for safari enthusiasts & wildlife lovers. Here’s the lowdown on its four unique safari circuits

parrot
Decoding science, Illegal wildlife trade

Why captive breeding won’t save wild parrots

Can commercial captive breeding of parrots reduce pressure on wild populations, or does it worsen the conservation crisis?

Mountain Zebra National Park
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Mountain Zebra National Park

Cheetahs sprint & Cape mountain zebras thrive in Mountain Zebra NP – a South African Karoo gem, rich in wildlife, views & conservation wins

Opinion Editorial

THIS WEEK

Join a VIP wildlife translocation safari with African Parks; leopard hunting expose; guide to mountain gorillas; + bucket-list Rwanda safari

mountain gorilla
Natural history

The mountain gorilla: gentle giants

Everything you need to know about the Mountain gorilla—habitat, behaviour, threats, and how to see them on an African safari

Opinion Editorial

THIS WEEK

Will rhino dehorning save rhinos? Great Wildebeest Migration explained; safaris to wild Botswana; and shifting baselines in conservation

Great Migration
Destinations, Travel & Lifestyle

Experience the Great Wildebeest Migration

The Great Wildebeest Migration is the quintessential African safari experience. Here’s our detailed guide on everything you need to know

Uncategorized

Understanding the Okavango Delta

The Okavango Delta is an enormous watery oasis, home to an astonishing variety of wildlife and host to some of the best Botswana safaris

This week
Opinion Editorial

THIS WEEK

This is a copy of our weekly email newsletter. Subscribe here to receive the newsletter. 2025 photo finalists + 2 photographic safaris + whales & wildflowers Has ‘luxury’ been hijacked? That word ‘luxury’ is so subjective and often alienating. It has been hijacked by purveyors of excess and opulence, and speaks of chunky watches and …

West Coast National Park
Natural history

West Coast National Park

Discover South Africa’s West Coast National Park – wildflowers, whales, ancient footprints & epic birding just 90 minutes from Cape Town

Photo Galleries, Photographer of the Year

Photographer of the Year 2025 Finalists – Gallery 1

The finalists for Photographer of the Year 2025 are here! Submissions are now closed. Winners will be announced in early June.

African safari

Why choose us to craft your safari?

Handcrafted experiential safaris since 1991.

Travel in Africa is about knowing when and where to go, and with whom. A few weeks too early/late or a few kilometres off course, and you could miss the greatest show on Earth. And wouldn’t that be a pity?

African travel

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Responsible safari

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We donate a portion of the revenue from every safari sold to carefully selected conservation projects that make a significant difference at ground level.

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