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THIS WEEK
Big Life CEO comments on the spearing of Amboseli lions, Africa’s magnificent mountain kingdoms + pangolins in need – this week with AG
About those 6 speared lions – comment from Big Life’s CEO
Six lions speared to death in Amboseli: Big Life Foundation CEO Benson Leyian comments on the complexities of human-wildlife conflict
Africa’s must-visit mountain kingdoms
Here’s our list of Africa’s must-visit mountain kingdoms – discover their magnitude, scenery and the creatures that call them home
THIS WEEK
Help save the pangolins, Photographer of the Year finalists and the resident roundworms of black rhinos – this week with AG
A wounded rhino or a parasitic worm? Filariasis explained
Ever noticed wounds on the skin of a rhino? These lesions have an interesting source. We examine Filariasis, caused by a parasitic worm
Photographer of the Year 2023 Finalists – Gallery 2
The finalists for Photographer of the Year 2023 are here! Submissions are closed. Winners will be announced in early June.
Photographer of the Year 2023 Finalists – Gallery 1
The finalists for Photographer of the Year 2023 are here! Submissions are closed. Winners will be announced in early June.
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Our 101 Photographer of the Year favourites, the tragic spearing of lions in Amboseli and the possibility of mining in Mana Pools – this week with AG
Photographer of the Year 2023 Top 101 – Gallery 4
Photographer of the Year 2023 entries for the Top 101 are here! Submissions are now closed. Winners will be announced in early June.
Photographer of the Year 2023 Top 101 – Gallery 3
Photographer of the Year 2023 entries for the Top 101 are here! Submissions are now closed. Winners will be announced in early June.
Photographer of the Year 2023 Top 101 – Gallery 2
Photographer of the Year 2023 entries for the Top 101 are here! Submissions are now closed. Winners will be announced in early June.
Photographer of the Year 2023 Top 101 – Gallery 1
Photographer of the Year 2023 entries for the Top 101 are here! Submissions are now closed. Winners will be announced in early June.
Mining in Mana Pools
Mining in Mana Pools? Zimbabwean government announces application by Shalom Mining to explore one of Africa’s greatest wilderness areas
THIS WEEK
A trilogy of phenomenal galleries for our final Photographer of the Year 2023 weekly selection, some epic travel inspiration and exploring Uganda’s secret valley – this week with AG
Photographer of the Year 2023 Weekly Selection: Week 13 – Gallery 3
Photographer of the Year 2023 entries for Week 13 are here! Submissions are now closed. Winners will be announced in early June.
Photographer of the Year 2023 Weekly Selection: Week 13 – Gallery 2
Photographer of the Year 2023 entries for Week 13 are here! Submissions are now closed. Winners will be announced in early June.
Photographer of the Year 2023 Weekly Selection: Week 13 – Gallery 1
Photographer of the Year 2023 entries for Week 13 are here! Submissions are now closed. Winners will be announced in early June.
Semliki Valley
Semliki Valley is a land of extraordinary wild beauty, dense forest, vast savannah and magical hot springs – and Uganda’s best kept secret
THIS WEEK
Brand-new rhino conservation safari, magnificent Photographer of the Year galleries and the world’s largest antelope – this week with AG
Photographer of the Year 2023 Weekly Selection: Week 12 – Gallery 2
Photographer of the Year 2023 entries for Week 12 are here! Submissions are now closed. Winners will be announced in early June.
Photographer of the Year 2023 Weekly Selection: Week 12 – Gallery 1
Photographer of the Year 2023 entries for Week 12 are here! Submissions are now closed. Winners will be announced in early June.
THIS WEEK
The competition heats up with our Photographer of the Year Week 11 selection + the biodiversity of De Hoop – this week with AG
Photographer of the Year 2023 Weekly Selection: Week 11
Photographer of the Year 2023 entries for Week 11 are here! Enter for a chance to win your share of US$10,000 and a Botswana safari.
THIS WEEK
New snapshots from our Photographer of the Year entrants + assessing Madagascar’s tragic biodiversity loss – this week with AG
Measured in millions – the years needed to restore the lost biodiversity of Madagascar
It would take millions of years to reverse the damage done to Madagascar and its unique and precious biodiversity, according to a new study
Photographer of the Year 2023 Weekly Selection: Week 10
Photographer of the Year 2023 entries for Week 10 are here! Enter for a chance to win your share of US$10,000 and a Botswana safari.
THIS WEEK
The gorgeous gelada is one of Ethiopia’s most striking primates + Photographer of the Year heats up – this week with AG
Photographer of the Year 2023 Weekly Selection: Week 9
Photographer of the Year 2023 entries for Week 9 are here! Enter for a chance to win your share of US$10,000 and a Botswana safari.
Gelada
With intricate social structures & complex vocabularies, the cliff-dwelling gelada of the Ethiopian Highlands is one of Africa’s most striking primates
THIS WEEK
More incredible images as our Photographer of the Year competition heats up + a pending insect ‘apocalypse’ – this week with AG
A second silent spring – the impending insect apocalypse
Insects are essential ecosystem engineers, but are vulnerable to climate change. Scientists are warning of an impending insect apocalypse – which will severely impact human life
Photographer of the Year 2023 Weekly Selection: Week 8
Photographer of the Year 2023 entries for Week 8 are here! Enter for a chance to win your share of US$10,000 and a Botswana safari.
THIS WEEK
The rebirth of Malawi’s Liwonde National Park + another phenomenal gallery of photographs – this week with AG
Liwonde National Park
Liwonde National Park is an exceptional safari destination, revived from the brink of destruction & now a key protected area in Malawi
Photographer of the Year 2023 Weekly Selection: Week 7
Photographer of the Year 2023 entries for Week 7 are here! Enter for a chance to win your share of US$10,000 and a Botswana safari.
THIS WEEK
More inspiring images from our Photographer of the Year entries + the plight of Namibia’s wild horses – this week with AG
Photographer of the Year 2023 Weekly Selection: Week 6
Photographer of the Year 2023 entries for Week 6 are here! Enter for a chance to win your share of US$10,000 and a Botswana safari.
THIS WEEK
Our Photographer of the Year entries continue to amaze + some facts about South Africa’s private rhino industry – this week with AG
Private rhino – the importance of private sector rhino conservation
More than half of Africa’s rhino are in private hands. With rising protection costs, what will it take to build a resilient private industry?
Photographer of the Year 2023 Weekly Selection: Week 5
Photographer of the Year 2023 entries for Week 5 are here! Enter for a chance to win your share of US$10,000 and a Botswana safari.
THIS WEEK
More stunning Photographer of the Year entries + the one big cat safari you should not miss – this week with AG
Photographer of the Year 2023 Weekly Selection: Week 4
Photographer of the Year 2023 entries for Week 4 are here! Enter for a chance to win your share of US$10,000 and a Botswana safari.
THIS WEEK
A cheetah passage to India; action-packed Photographer of the Year pics; and a Maasai Mara migration safari – this week with AG
A passage to India – how the journey of southern Africa’s cheetah divided the experts
The reintroduction of cheetah to India is dividing conservationists. Is this an ecologically unsound vanity project or a conservation win?
THIS WEEK
Announcing our huge news; celebrating elusive bongos; Photographer of the Year extraordinary pics; and an epic Ugandan gorilla trekking safari – this week with AG
The bongo
The bongo is one of Africa’s most attractive antelope yet its shy nature keeps it off the safari radar. We shed light on this alluring mammal
Photographer of the Year 2023 Weekly Selection: Week 2
Photographer of the Year 2023 entries for Week 2 are here! Enter for a chance to win your share of US$10,000 and a Botswana safari.
THIS WEEK
Pics from Photographer of the Year Week 1; putting elephants on the map; a Sabi Sands big-cat safari and cunning dragonflies – this week with AG
Putting elephants on the map – exploring connectivity in southern Africa
How do elephants move across southern Africa through protected areas and beyond? New research explores the value of habitat connectivity
Photographer of the Year 2023 Weekly Selection: Week 1
Photographer of the Year 2023 entries for Week 1 are here! Enter for a chance to win your share of US$10,000 and a Botswana safari.
THIS WEEK
15 top African wildlife experiences; all about giraffes; gorilla trekking in Rwanda and raw wildlife action at Chitake Springs – this week with AG
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
Giraffe
The giraffe is a wonder of evolution, and a vital part of Africa’s ecosystems. Read all there is to know about the planet’s tallest creature
THIS WEEK
Rhino poaching on the rise in Namibia; exploring the forest kingdom of Kibale NP; and Photographer of the Year is open! – this week with AG
Kibale National Park
The forests of Uganda’s Kibale National Park are an oasis for countless primate species, including chimpanzees, and an array of fauna and flora
Rhino poaching on the rise in Namibia
Rhino poaching is on the increase in Namibia, with 87 rhinos poached in 2022 – almost double than in 2021. Elephant poaching is declining.
THIS WEEK
Busting safari myths; coexistence with crop-raiding elephants in Amboseli ecosystem; and can you help save these wild dogs? – this week with AG
Seven safari myths – busted
Can you separate fact from fiction when it comes to the tall tales told about Africa’s wildlife? Our experts bust common safari myths
THIS WEEK
Treehuggers + a guide to your mid-year safari + marvellous warthogs + are black kites pyromaniacs? – this week with AG
Warthog
Warthogs are the fast and courageous tusked pigs of Africa. Known for their haggard looks, the warthog is an entertaining sight on any safari
Safari Season – visit Africa in Jun, Jul, Aug
When is the best safari season in Africa? We answer one of the most common safari questions with a comprehensive look at the best African destinations and when to visit them in June, July and August.
THIS WEEK
Announcing Photographer of the Year 2023; fab photos from our 2022 Photographer of the Year winner; and delving into the complexities of giraffe social structures – this week with AG
Giraffe social structure as complex as elephants’
Giraffe social structure is as complex as elephants’ – consisting of intricate communication, stable kinship groups and supportive mothering
Alex Brackx – 2022 Photographer of the Year
Epic images: 2022 Photographer of the Year Alex Brackx shares a selection of his favourite images and the stories behind them
THIS WEEK
All about African penguins; the best spots for your 2023 safari; celebrating our 16 million followers; Maasai Mara photographic safari & special offer Zanzibar beach holiday
African penguin
The African penguin is an endangered bird found along the coasts of southern Africa, drawing thousands of tourists every year
Safari Season – visit Africa in Mar, Apr, May
When is the best safari season in Africa? We answer one of the most common safari questions with a comprehensive look at the best African destinations and when to visit them in March, April and May.
THIS WEEK
Our 2023 resolution is to continue to uncover new, responsible safari options and fascinating stories for you – our tribe of passionate travelling conservationists.
THIS WEEK
Ultimate bush + beach safari combos; human population growth threatens Africa’s habitats and species; the year that was & the sound of reindeers (or elands?)
Ultimate bush and beach combo safari
Bush or beach? There’s no need to choose! We bring you the best combo safaris featuring epic beach & bush destinations for the ultimate African holiday
Population growth, exploitation and climate change: safeguarding Africa’s wildlife into the 22nd century
A study on population growth, resource exploitation & climate change highlights the necessary steps for preventing loss of wild habitats & species in Africa
THIS WEEK
Remarkable Virunga; your say on safari discounts; good news for big cats in the USA; and COP19 – win or fail? This week with AG
CITES COP19 – a win for wildlife?
CITES COP19: We examine the most important decisions relating to African wildlife and ecosystems made at the latest Conference of the Parties
Virunga National Park
Virunga NP offers unparalleled biodiversity. Rain forests, gorillas, endemic birds, bubbling volcanoes, and safari favourites await
THIS WEEK
Kruger’s declining rhinos, the best malaria-free safari destinations & a southern African mega safari – this week with AG
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
Another year of loss – an update on Kruger’s rhino populations
Rhino poaching continues to decimate Kruger National Park’s populations. We dive into the latest rhino population figures from SANParks
THIS WEEK
Trekking Tsavo in the footsteps of tuskers, affordable Madikwe & empowering women in tourism to aid economic recovery – this week with AG
THIS WEEK
Niger’s daring translocation to save the West African giraffe, another iconic tusker dies, temporary relief for Africa’s zoo-bound elephants, all about Cape porcupines, & adventures to Zim & Kenya – this week with AG
Iconic Tsavo super tusker Lugard dies
Iconic Tsavo super tusker Lugard, has died of natural causes. Lugard is the second tusker to be found deceased in Tsavo in the past month
West African giraffe conservation success in Niger after daring translocation
A vital population of West African giraffe in Niger has been bolstered after the translocation of 4 giraffe from a security stricken region to Gadabedji Biosphere Reserve
Cape porcupine
Cape porcupines are fascinating creatures. Protected by deadly quills, they are the largest rodents in southern Africa
THIS WEEK
CoP19 proposal to uplist hippos, photo safari at Oltepesi, giant elephant birds, art on safari, and humans reach the 8 billion mark – this week with AG
Hippos to be uplisted? CITES CoP19
Ten African states have proposed the transfer of the hippo from CITES Appendix II to Appendix I ahead of the 19th Conference of the Parties. What does this entail?
THIS WEEK
Magical Bazaruto; mitigating human-wildlife conflict in Namibia, bidding farewell to fallen tusker Dida, Okavango Delta safari and more – this week with AG
Bazaruto Archipelago National Park
Mozambique’s Bazaruto Archipelago has the ingredients of a sublime safari: fascinating creatures, breathtaking scenery & amazing biodiversity
Human-wildlife conflict: long-term trends in Namibia
Research in Namibia on the type & frequency of human-wildlife conflict incidents between 2001–2019 can aid in mitigating future conflict occurrences
THIS WEEK
Africa’s disappearing lions; jaw-dropping special offers in Botswana for SADC residents; Maasai Mara champagne safari; Mozambican beach bliss; and searching for gorillas in Mgahinga – this week with AG
Tsavo tusker Dida dies of natural causes
Elephant Dida, tusker and matriarch of Tsavo National Park – possibly Africa’s largest female tusker – has died of natural causes
Vanishing lions – a 75% decline in Africa’s iconic predators in just five decades
Africa’s lions are disappearing. New research shows that lion populations across the continent have declined by 75% in just five decades
THIS WEEK
Tragic loss in Kasungu following elephant translocations, the rare species of Selati Game Reserve, scary snakebite stats, and an epic cross-country South African safari – this week with AG
THIS WEEK
The forest whisperers of Kenya’s tropical coast, elusive aardvarks, specialist photographic safaris & slurping elephants – this week with AG
Aardvark
The elusive aardvark is a keystone species, shaping the landscape around it and providing dwellings for other mammals, reptiles and birds
THIS WEEK
Armchair conservation; Zambia’s untamed Kafue National Park; deadly domestic cats; and festive season safari tips – this week with AG
The elephant in the room – how social media attention misses more pressing conservation threats
Social media impacts conservation. Research shows that the attention elephants receive on Twitter fails to address urgent conservation issues
Safari Season – visit Africa in Dec, Jan, Feb
When is the best safari season in Africa? We answer one of the most common safari questions with a comprehensive look at the best African destinations and when to visit them in December, January and February,
Kafue National Park
Kafue National Park is Zambia’s oldest and largest national park – known for sweeping plains and wetlands, and abundant and unique wildlife
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Explore Kenya’s Gedi Ruins, the state of Africa’s rhinos, awesome special offers to Botswana for SADC residents, and roaring roosters – this week with AG
