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Two collared research elephants hunted in Botswana on consecutive days
Two collared elephants were shot by trophy hunters in Botswana on consecutive days, raising questions about hunting rules and safeguards
THIS WEEK – 11 September 2026
Prepare for gorilla trekking, follow seven great ape treks in Rwanda, and discover why expert human support still matters on safari.
From mountain gorillas to chimps: Trekking Rwanda’s great apes through Volcanoes and Nyungwe
Wildlife photographer Kate Ochsman shares her Rwanda safari story after 7 great ape treks with mountain gorillas & chimpanzees in Volcanoes & Nyungwe
Africa Geographic named Africa’s Leading Luxury Safari Company 2026
Africa Geographic has been named Africa’s Leading Luxury Safari Company 2026 at the World Travel Awards – recognition of more than 35 years spent exploring Africa, telling its stories and creating exceptional safaris across the continent. The award was presented at the World Travel Awards Africa Gala Ceremony in Zanzibar on 28 August 2026, where …
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THIS WEEK – 04 September 2026
Africa Geographic wins Africa’s Leading Luxury Safari Company; discover Amboseli, solo safari ideas and iconic Kenya and Zambia journeys.
Amboseli National Park – Kenya
Amboseli delivers exceptional elephant viewing, Kilimanjaro scenery, rich birdlife and rewarding safari options beyond the national parks
THIS WEEK – 28 August 2026
Mara reserve or conservancy? Compare the safari experience, explore future elephant-conflict hotspots and see why protected areas pay off.
Human expansion could double elephant conflict hotspots by 2085
Human expansion could drive sharp increases in elephant conflict across southern Africa by 2085, highlighting the need for better planning.
THIS WEEK – 21 August 2026
Watch Spots on the Line, time your Okavango safari month by month, and explore how tourism pressure may affect wildlife.
When tourism compounds ecological stress
When ecological pressures are already high, tourism may add to stress-related hormone responses in some African mammals, study finds
THIS WEEK – 14 August 2026
Plan Greater Kruger month by month, journey deep into Odzala, discover an elusive bird mystery in Nyungwe and an epic leopard documentary
Getting lost in Odzala-Kokoua
Lost in Odzala-Kokoua, Congo-Brazzaville: an expedition to remote Capitale Baï, with forest trails, rare wildlife and a hard-earned adventure