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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
THIS WEEK – 28 November
Botswana’s elephant-hunting quotas decoded; the rhythm of a safari day; + 2 unforgettable trips – Mashatu meets MalaMala & Botswana adventure
THIS WEEK – 19 September 2025
Madikwe’s elephant dilemma; Rwanda’s rarities; a dream African safari to Cape Town, Okavango Delta; and an epic Serengeti Migration holiday
The Madikwe elephant dilemma
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
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
THIS WEEK – 30 May 2025
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 …
THIS WEEK – 09 May 2025
Bon Jovi the lion euthanised – why it happened; poisoned vultures rescued in Kruger; Photographer of the Year peaks in Week 12; family safari to Kenya; Tanzania bush & beach escape
Simien Mountains National Park
Simien Mountain National Park in Ethiopia offers a cornucopia of experiences – Simien wolves, endemic ibex, geladas and breathtaking trekking
THIS WEEK – 18 April 2025
Is Timbavati’s trophy hunting model sustainable? Photographer of the Year entries dazzle; 2 handcrafted safaris to South Africa & Malawi; zombie conservation & vultures’ billion-dollar value
Photographer of the Year 2025 Weekly Selection: Week 9 – Gallery 2
Photographer of the Year 2025 is here! Enter for a chance to win a safari to incredible Odzala-Kokoua National Park
THIS WEEK – 07 March 2025
Saving Hoedspruit’s 140 leopards; a feast of gritty Photographer of the Year pics; our big news about booking your African Parks safari; & a Botswana luxury safari
Photographer of the Year 2025 Weekly Selection: Week 1
Photographer of the Year 2025 is here! Enter for a chance to win a safari to incredible Odzala-Kokoua National Park
Busanga Plains
Discover safari destination Busanga Plains, a hidden gem in Zambia’s Kafue NP – home to lions, lechwe, rare birds, & breathtaking wilderness
THIS WEEK – 07 February 2025
Another tusker falls; leopards’ unique voices; Addo Elephant NP; vultures adapt; a Timbavati art safari; and a Kruger walking safari
An unforgettable Maasai Mara safari
Kathy West’s trip to Maasai Mara for a week of slow-paced photography brought intimate wildlife encounters & a safari like no other
Marakele National Park
Marakele in South Africa’s Waterberg is a Big-5, malaria-free biodiversity extravaganza, & home to one of the world’s largest Cape vulture colonies
Zambia’s hidden gems – part 1: Busanga Plains, teeming with life
Photo travel diary: Busanga Plains, Kafue, is Zambia’s hidden gem. Lush landscapes, abundant wildlife & stunning photo ops await
Conservationists condemn Namibia’s plan to cull 723 wildlife amidst drought – MEFT responds
Namibia’s plan to cull 723 wild animals amid drought has sparked global outrage. Conservationists say the cull is politically motivated & unnecessary. MEFT responds
Badingilo and Boma: the greatest migration
Kingsley Holgate & his team are connecting 22 African Parks protected areas. Read about their trip to Badingilo and Boma NPs, South Sudan
Photographer of the Year 2024 Finalists – Gallery 2
The finalists for Photographer of the Year 2024 are here! Submissions are now closed. Winners will be announced in early July.