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Photographer of the Year 2026 Weekly Selection: Week 11
Here are our top pics for Week 11 of Photographer of the Year, as chosen by our judges! Enter & win a chimp-trekking safari to Nyungwe, Rwanda
10 reliable safaris for right now
Where to travel in Africa now: 10 reliable safari destinations offering seamless travel, expert guiding, and wild experiences in uncertain times
THIS WEEK – 01 May 2026
Last chance for Photographer of the Year 2026; safari packing guide; and new insights into Mara’s hidden wildlife corridors
Photographer of the Year 2026 Weekly Selection: Week 10
Here are our top pics for Week 10 of Photographer of the Year, as chosen by our judges! Enter & win a chimp-trekking safari to Nyungwe, Rwanda
THIS WEEK – 24 April 2026
Chimpanzee safari guide; why African safaris are safer than you think; and Photographer of the Year Week 9
Photographer of the Year 2026 Weekly Selection: Week 9 – Gallery 2
Here is Gallery 2 of our best pics for Week 9 of Photographer of the Year! There are only two weeks left to enter, don’t miss out
Photographer of the Year 2026 Weekly Selection: Week 9 – Gallery 1
Here are our top pics for Week 9 of Photographer of the Year, as chosen by our judges! Enter & win a chimp-trekking safari to Nyungwe, Rwanda
The Chimpanzee: Our Forest Kin
Everything you need to know about chimpanzees: habitat, behaviour, threats, and how to see them on an African safari
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
THIS WEEK – 17 April 2026
Ruaha wilderness safari; Great Migration first-timer’s guide; Photographer of the Year Week 8; and your impact saving Botha’s Lark
Photographer of the Year 2026 Weekly Selection: Week 8
Here are our top pics for Week 8 of Photographer of the Year, as chosen by our judges! Enter & win a chimp-trekking safari to Nyungwe, Rwanda
Ruaha National Park
The ancient Ruaha landscape, dominated by huge baobabs & elephants, is home to a wide variety of wildlife for the perfect wilderness safari
THIS WEEK – 10 April 2026
Saving wild dogs needs more than reintroduction; walking safari guide; and Photographer of the Year Week 7 gallery
Photographer of the Year 2026 Weekly Selection: Week 7
Here are our top pics for Week 7 of Photographer of the Year, as chosen by our judges! Enter & win a chimp-trekking safari to Nyungwe, Rwanda
THIS WEEK – 3 April 2026
The lost art of safari; a Namibia desert journey; Photographer of the Year Week 6; and malaria-free Big 5 safari ideas
Photographer of the Year 2026 Weekly Selection: Week 6
Here are our top pics for Week 6 of Photographer of the Year, as chosen by our judges! Enter & win a chimp-trekking safari to Nyungwe, Rwanda
THIS WEEK – 27 March 2026
Kruger’s lions under pressure; Photographer of the Year Week 5; and how to choose a truly sustainable safari – AG this week
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
The safari circuits of Tanzania
Tanzania is a bucket list destination for safari enthusiasts & wildlife lovers. Here’s the lowdown on its four unique safari circuits
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
