Will rhino dehorning save rhinos? Great Wildebeest Migration explained; safaris to wild Botswana; and shifting baselines in conservation
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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
Hornless hope: is rhino dehorning the most effective tool in saving the species?
Rhino dehorning slashes poaching by 78% – a bold, effective strategy that challenges how we think about wildlife crime prevention
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We have a winner…. This week, we announce the winners of Photographer of the Year 2025. Plus, check out our 5 incredible African safari ideas
Photographer of the Year 2025 Winners
We have a winner! Announcing the winner, runners-up and highly commended photos from Photographer of the Year 2025!
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Trophy hunting on the cards for Madikwe & Pilanesberg; understanding Okavango Delta; & a Southern African wild dog safari
Trophy hunting to return to Madikwe & Pilanesberg? Elephant, rhino & buffalo
Trophy hunting may return to Madikwe & Pilanesberg, targeting elephant & buffalo in both parks, & rhino in Madikwe – per a tender from NW Parks & Tourism Board
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
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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 …
Photographer of the Year 2025 Finalists – Gallery 2
The finalists for Photographer of the Year 2025 are here! Submissions are now closed. Winners will be announced in early June.
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.
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Boozy chimps; Photographer of the Year Top 109 pics; and epic safaris for gorilla lovers in Rwanda & Congo-Brazzaville
Photographer of the Year 2025: Top 109 – Gallery 1
Photographer of the Year 2025 entries for the Top 109 are here! Submissions are now closed. Winners will be announced in June
Photographer of the Year 2025: Top 109 – Gallery 2
Photographer of the Year 2025 entries for the Top 109 are here! Submissions are now closed. Winners will be announced in June
Photographer of the Year 2025: Top 109 – Gallery 3
Photographer of the Year 2025 entries for the Top 109 are here! Submissions are now closed. Winners will be announced in June
Photographer of the Year 2025: Top 109 – Gallery 4
Photographer of the Year 2025 entries for the Top 109 are here! Submissions are now closed. Winners will be announced in June
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Great apes use sex to resolve conflict; Photographer of the Year 2025 dazzling final entries; 2 safari ideas – Vic Falls thrill & Botswana’s luxury trifecta
Photographer of the Year 2025 Weekly Selection: Week 13
Photographer of the Year Week 13 entries are here! Winners will be awarded a safari to incredible Odzala-Kokoua National Park
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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
Photographer of the Year 2025 Weekly Selection: Week 12 – Gallery 2
Photographer of the Year Week 12 entries are here! Winners will be awarded a safari to incredible Odzala-Kokoua National Park
Photographer of the Year 2025 Weekly Selection: Week 12 – Gallery 1
Photographer of the Year Week 12 entries are here! Winners will be awarded a safari to incredible Odzala-Kokoua National Park
Popular lion Bon Jovi euthanised after killing cattle
Well-known lion Bon Jovi was euthanised near a rural village in community-owned farmland near Zambia’s Kafue National Park after reportedly killing cattle
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Namibia’s desert photo dreams; fossil pangolin discovery; baby gorillas to flamingos – photo comp peaks; 2 epic beach & bush safaris
Best photographic hotspots in Namibia
Capture the most photogenic landscapes of Namibia – from Sossusvlei to Fish River Canyon – with this essential guide for nature photographers
Photographer of the Year 2025 Weekly Selection: Week 11
Photographer of the Year 2025 is here! Enter for a chance to win a safari to incredible Odzala-Kokoua National Park
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Simien Mountains safari secrets; Photographer of the Year intensifies; smart safari tips for silly safari season; Ethiopia’s Omo tribes & Kenya’s Mara migration safari
Photographer of the Year 2025 Weekly Selection: Week 10 – Gallery 2
Photographer of the Year 2025 is here! Enter for a chance to win a safari to incredible Odzala-Kokoua National Park
Photographer of the Year 2025 Weekly Selection: Week 10 – Gallery 1
Photographer of the Year 2025 is here! Enter for a chance to win a safari to incredible Odzala-Kokoua National Park
Simien Mountains National Park
Simien Mountain National Park in Ethiopia offers a cornucopia of experiences – Simien wolves, endemic ibex, geladas and breathtaking trekking
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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
Shooting for sustainability: the role of trophy hunting in Timbavati
Can regulated trophy hunting support conservation in a modern reserve reliant on tourism and wildlife? We explore the case of Timbavati
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
Photographer of the Year 2025 Weekly Selection: Week 9 – Gallery 1
Photographer of the Year 2025 is here! Enter for a chance to win a safari to incredible Odzala-Kokoua National Park
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DRC chimps trafficked to billionaire’s Indian zoo; top Photographer of the Year pics for the week; Botswana mobile glamping safari; and discover wild Madagascar
Photographer of the Year 2025 Weekly Selection: Week 8 – Gallery 2
Photographer of the Year 2025 is here! Enter for a chance to win a safari to incredible Odzala-Kokoua National Park
Photographer of the Year 2025 Weekly Selection: Week 8 – Gallery 1
Photographer of the Year 2025 is here! Enter for a chance to win a safari to incredible Odzala-Kokoua National Park
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Kruger’s northern lions face declines; Americans still welcome here; action-packed Photographer of the Year pics & 2 lowland gorilla safaris
Photographer of the Year 2025 Weekly Selection: Week 7
Photographer of the Year 2025 is here! Enter for a chance to win a safari to incredible Odzala-Kokoua National Park
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Africa’s top lion hotspots; wild and wonderful Photographer of the Year photos; a specialist Mara photo safari and an epic Botswana salt pans expedition
The best places to see wild lions in Africa
For the best chance of seeing lions in the wild, head to one of Africa’s top lion hotspots – as recommended by AG safari experts
Photographer of the Year 2025 Weekly Selection: Week 6
Photographer of the Year 2025 is here! Enter for a chance to win a safari to incredible Odzala-Kokoua National Park
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Rampant poaching & wildlife trafficking in northern Kenya; fabulous Photographer of the Year photos; two epic Zambia safaris & an African penguin victory
Photographer of the Year 2025 Weekly Selection: Week 5
Photographer of the Year 2025 is here! Enter for a chance to win a safari to incredible Odzala-Kokoua National Park
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Congo’s ghostly forest creatures caught on camera; a smorgasbord of striking Photographer of the Year pics; walking with Tsavo’s legendary tuskers; & a Maasai Mara luxury honeymoon safari
Ghosts of Congo: Nouabalé-Ndoki forest creatures caught on camera
Stunning high-definition camera trap images reveal Nouabalé-Ndoki’s hidden creatures, including golden cat, leopard and palm civet
Photographer of the Year 2025 Weekly Selection: Week 4
Photographer of the Year 2025 is here! Enter for a chance to win a safari to incredible Odzala-Kokoua National Park
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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
Saving Hoedspruit’s leopards
Discover how the Ingwe Research Program studies Hoedspruit’s 140 leopards, using citizen science to track leopards & boost their conservation
Photographer of the Year 2025 Weekly Selection: Week 3
Photographer of the Year 2025 is here! Enter for a chance to win a safari to incredible Odzala-Kokoua National Park
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Hwange conservation safari report; world’s first Pangolarium; wild pics; a Maasai Mara photo safari & a Zambia luxury safari