Invasive ants disrupt lions in Kenya; Nyungwe’s chimp-rich forests; and the hard truth behind rhino poaching statistics
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Nyungwe National Park
Nyungwe National Park is one of Rwanda’s best kept secrets – a magical tract of montane forest bursting with extraordinary biodiversity
How an invasive ant is sabotaging lion hunts in Laikipia
An invasive big-headed ant in Kenya is altering tree cover, opening the savannah and reducing lions’ hunting success
THIS WEEK – 6 February 2026
Photographer of the Year season begins; nearly a million flamingos at Kenya’s Lake Logipi; and safari inspiration from Cape Town
Cape Town – Mother City
Cape Town – the Mother City – offers a blend of a nature-lovers playground, modern city lifestyle, cultural diversity and foodie heaven
This week – 30 January 2026
Our Photographer of the Year winner shares her top pics, Southern Africa’s mammals at rising risk, and why Botswana’s hunting quotas demand scrutiny
15 top African wildlife experiences
The ultimate guide to your African safari bucket list. Here are our choices of 15 top African wildlife experiences on the continent
Christina Schwenck – Our Photographer of the Year 2025
Explore a gallery of incredible African wildlife photos from our Photographer of the Year 2025, Christina Schwenck
Extinction risk rises for 11 southern African mammals – 2025 Mammal Red List
Southern Africa’s mammals are under growing pressure: 11 species have been uplisted in 2025 Mammal Red List update, signalling rising extinction risk
THIS WEEK – 23 January 2026
Family-friendly safari favourites, a troubling rise in lion poaching for parts, inspiring chimp treks & the joys of tiny mammals
Africa’s best family safari destinations
Safaris make the best family holidays. Discover Africa’s top family safari destinations for trips with kids or multi-generational groups
Targeted lion poaching for parts on the rise across Africa
New study warns of a rise in lion poaching for body parts, with researchers noting organised networks sourcing claws, teeth & skins
THIS WEEK – 16 January 2026
How tourism density shapes Mara lion populations, a visual celebration of Kruger’s ecology, and safari journeys from the Serengeti to Cape Town
Greater Kruger through the seasons – photo gallery
A long-term look at the Greater Kruger through Gerald Hinde’s Kruger Safari photo gallery, revealing ecology, wildlife & conservation insights
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
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
South Luangwa and Nsefu: Zambia’s safari classic
Your safari guide to South Luangwa & Nsefu, Zambia: game drives & walking safaris, predator-rich wilderness, top camps, & Luangwa River magic
African forest elephants: new data reveal a clearer, urgent picture
Clearer numbers, urgent threats: what the latest data reveal about Africa’s forest elephants, and their ongoing Critically Endangered status
THIS WEEK – 28 November
Botswana’s elephant-hunting quotas decoded; the rhythm of a safari day; + 2 unforgettable trips – Mashatu meets MalaMala & Botswana adventure
Your guide to a typical day on safari in 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
Botswana elephant hunting under scientific review
A new Elephants Without Borders report reviews Botswana’s elephant hunting system, scrutinising quotas, transparency & risks to mature bulls
THIS WEEK – 21 November 2025
Botswana’s zebra migrations, Gonarezhou’s wide-ranging elephants, luxury safaris in Botswana and Tanzania, and leopards return to West Coast
Botswana’s zebra migrations
Explore Botswana’s spectacular zebra migrations, tracing ancient routes & seasonal movements across the Salt Pans, Okavango Delta & Chobe
How elephants navigate Gonarezhou’s fragmented corridors
Study shows how Gonarezhou’s elephants move beyond park borders, highlighting barriers, seasonality & urgent needs for corridor restoration
THIS WEEK – 13 November 2025
Plan your Okavango Delta safari, discover how cheetah mothers outsmart the seasons, and find Black Friday savings on your Okavango safari
Okavango Delta safari planning guide
Plan your Okavango Delta safari: when to go, where to stay and how to experience Botswana’s iconic inland oasis in intimate camps
When should “clever” cheetah breed?
New research shows how cheetah mothers time breeding with baby booms of prey, boosting cub survival in changing African landscapes
This week – 7 November 2025
Truffle-hunting gorillas, Africa’s 10 great migrations, giraffes’ long-legged secret, rhino horn uproar & 2 unforgettable safaris
Why do giraffes have such long legs?
Giraffes’ long legs ease heart strain from high blood pressure, revealing an energy-saving secret behind their towering height
THIS WEEK – 31 October 2025
Africa’s 10 cat species, refer & earn $1,000, declining Migration wildebeest herds, 2 Serengeti safaris
Wildebeest migration: AI counts indicate low numbers
AI and satellites reveal lower wildebeest numbers in the Serengeti-Mara ecosystem offering a new view of Africa’s Great Migration
The 10 cat species of Africa
Discover Africa’s ten cat species, from lions and leopards to elusive small cats, their habitats, behaviours, and conservation challenges
This week – 24 October 2025
Serengeti travel guide, Cape wildlife corridors, lost chimp traditions & 2 handcrafted Victoria Falls safaris, featuring the Winelands, Kruger and Chobe
Visit the Serengeti
The vast Serengeti in northern Tanzania is home to an extraordinary amount of wildlife and plays host to the greatest show on Earth – the Great Migration
THIS WEEK – 17 October 2025
Forest elephants shape Africa’s ebony forests, Lake Malawi’s hidden beauty, AI’s wildlife fakery & 2 unforgettable African safari options
Lake Malawi – freshwater beach & island paradise
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.
THIS WEEK – 10 October 2025
Elephant management debates in Greater Kruger, Cape safaris, Mara photographic safari & lion cub hope in Cameroon
The Cape safari – off the beaten safari track
The Cape safari experience: fascinating wildlife and malaria-free protected spaces close to Cape Town and the Garden Route
THIS WEEK – 3 October 2025
World-class wildlife photography, chimp conservation at Tacaguma, Odzala romance, plus 2 handcrafted safaris through Southern Africa
Remembering Wildlife: A decade of wildlife photography for conservation
Discover 10 years of Remembering Wildlife: world-class photography driving conservation and protecting endangered species
THIS WEEK – 26 September 2025
The Great Migration’s fragile balance, wild dog safari hotspots, 2 handcrafted dream safaris & chimps with a taste for booze
The 6 top places to see wild dogs (painted wolves) in Africa
Longing to see African wild dogs? Here are the six best spots to see painted wolves in Africa – for your next safari with us
