Kruger’s lions under pressure; Photographer of the Year Week 5; and how to choose a truly sustainable safari – AG this week
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Photographer of the Year 2026 Weekly Selection: Week 5
The top photos for Week 5 of Photographer of the Year 2026 are here, as chosen by our judges! Enter to win a chimp-trekking safari to Rwanda
Kruger lion survey: populations decline, poaching increases
New survey of Kruger lions reveals declining populations, poaching pressure, & habitat-driven density shifts in a key conservation stronghold
THIS WEEK – 20 March 2026
Can lab-grown embryos save Africa’s rhinos? Plus Photographer of the Year Week 4 and expert tips to plan your first safari
Photographer of the Year 2026 Weekly Selection: Week 4
The top photos for Week 4 of Photographer of the Year 2026 are here, as chosen by our judges! Enter to win a safari to Nyungwe NP, Rwanda
Lab-grown embryos could unlock new genetic lifelines for endangered rhinos
Scientists are using lab-grown embryos and genetic technology to help restore diversity in populations of endangered rhinos
THIS WEEK – 13 March 2026
Serengeti study links high tourism volume to impala stress; Zambia vs Zimbabwe at Victoria Falls; and Photographer of the Year Week 3
Photographer of the Year 2026 Weekly Selection: Week 3
Our favourite picks for Week 3 of Photographer of the Year 2026 are here! Enter for a chance to win a safari to Nyungwe NP, Rwanda
Why lodge choice matters: Large infrastructure in Serengeti stresses out impalas
Study finds Serengeti impalas are more stressed near higher-occupancy facilities, showing tourism infrastructure affects wildlife behaviour
THIS WEEK – 6 March 2026
Wild dog breeding myth overturned; Volcanoes NP guide; Photographer of the Year Week 2 gallery and a pangolin crisis
Photographer of the Year 2026 Weekly Selection: Week 2
Week 2 of Photographer of the Year 2026 is here! Enter for a chance to win a safari to incredible Nyungwe NP, Rwanda
Beyond the alpha wild dog myth: How shared motherhood improves wild dog survival
New research shows subordinate females breed and boost pup survival, reshaping what we know about African wild dog packs
THIS WEEK – 27 February 2026
Photographer of the Year 2026 Week 1; East vs Southern Africa safari advice; and tourism powering anti-poaching in Namibia
Photographer of the Year 2026 Weekly Selection: Week 1
Photographer of the Year 2026 is here! Enter for a chance to win a safari to incredible Nyungwe National Park
THIS WEEK – 20 February 2026
Your guide to Mozambique’s Bazaruto; Africa’s wildlife ecological power declines; elephants ‘see’ using trunk whiskers; bush & beach safaris
Bazaruto Archipelago National Park
Mozambique’s Bazaruto Archipelago has the ingredients of a sublime safari: fascinating creatures, breathtaking scenery & amazing biodiversity
Wildlife decline is draining Africa’s ecosystems of functional energy
Sub-Saharan Africa has lost over a third of wildlife ecological power, with major declines outside protected areas – study
THIS WEEK – 13 February 2026
Invasive ants disrupt lions in Kenya; Nyungwe’s chimp-rich forests; and the hard truth behind rhino poaching statistics
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
