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THIS WEEK – 03 July 2026
How elephants are reshaping Greater Kruger, another super tusker is lost, and discover Tanzania’s spectacular Ngorongoro Crater.
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Ngorongoro Conservation Area, centred on Tanzania’s famous crater, is a spectacular safari destination of abundant wildlife & ancient history
How elephants are reshaping Greater Kruger
Elephants are transforming Greater Kruger as landscapes reconnect, revealing new insights into savanna ecology, carbon and conservation
THIS WEEK – 26 June 2026
Discover the Maasai Mara beyond the Great Migration, follow two young Kalahari cheetahs, and explore two unforgettable safari adventures
Your Maasai Mara safari
This interesting introduction to Kenya’s Maasai Mara will have you contacting Africa Geographic to book your next African safari
Two young Kalahari cheetahs, two different fates
Two young cheetahs face vastly different fates in the Kalahari, revealing the harsh realities of survival in one of Africa’s wildest semi-deserts
THIS WEEK – 19 June 2026
Explore KAZA, Africa’s largest conservation landscape and meet Africa’s 11 wild canid species
KAZA – Where elephants roam free
Journey through KAZA, Africa’s largest conservation landscape, where wildlife, communities and tourism connect five nations
African canids – 11 fascinating species
Today, 11 African canids, from excitable African painted wolves and shrewd jackals to the tiny fox species, hunt the continent’s desert, alpine grassland, savanna and woodland.
THIS WEEK – 12 June 2026
Photographer of the Year 2026 winners revealed; plus Maasai Mara adventures, Bwindi gorilla trekking and Kalahari magic
Photographer of the Year 2026 Winners
We have a winner! Announcing the winner, runners-up and highly commended photos from Photographer of the Year 2026!
THIS WEEK – 05 June 2026
Discover Botswana’s top safari destinations, compare East Africa’s spice islands, and witness the Okavango floods at their peak
THIS WEEK – 29 May 2026
Photographer of the Year 2026 finalists; Tembe’s tuskers; and the story of super tusker Zito
Photographer of the Year 2026 Finalists – Gallery 2
Here is Gallery 2 of finalists for Photographer of the Year 2026! Submissions are now closed. Winners will be announced in early June
Photographer of the Year 2026 Finalists – Gallery 1
The finalists for Photographer of the Year 2026 are here! Submissions are now closed. Winners will be announced in early June
Tembe Elephant Park
Close elephant encounters, rare sand forests, and slow safari magic define Tembe Elephant Park in northern KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
THIS WEEK – 22 May 2026
Photographer of the Year 2026 enters its final stage with the Top 108 entries; plus cheetah conservation and Kenya tusker safaris
Has Zito the cross-border super tusker been trophy hunted in Tanzania?
Africa Geographic is seeking more information on the possible trophy hunting of another cross-border super tusker in Tanzania
Photographer of the Year 2026 Weekly Selection: Top 108 – Gallery 4
Photographer of the Year 2026 entries for the Top 108 are here! Submissions are now closed. Winners will be announced in June
Photographer of the Year 2026 Weekly Selection: Top 108 – Gallery 3
Explore another powerful Photographer of the Year 2026 gallery filled with astonishing species and moments worthy of a Nyungwe safari prize
Photographer of the Year 2026 Weekly Selection: Top 108 – Gallery 2
From dense forests to dramatic predator action, these Photographer of the Year 2026 selections showcase Africa at its wildest
Photographer of the Year 2026 Weekly Selection: Top 108 – Gallery 1
The final stage of Photographer of the Year 2026 begins: extraordinary wildlife moments, rare encounters and breathtaking African scenes
THIS WEEK – 15 May 2026
Rare Okavango floods create an extraordinary safari season; final Photographer of the Year entries; and beginner safari tips
Photographer of the Year 2026 Weekly Selection: Week 12 – Gallery 1
Here are our top pics for the final week of Photographer of the Year 2026, as chosen by our judges
Photographer of the Year 2026 Weekly Selection: Week 12 – Gallery 2
Here are our top pics for Week 12 of Photographer of the Year, as chosen by our judges! Enter & win a chimp-trekking safari to Nyungwe, Rwanda
The Okavango Delta at full flood
Rare floodwaters are transforming Botswana’s Okavango Delta into an extraordinary season of water, wildlife and safari exploration
THIS WEEK – 08 May 2026
Reliable safari destinations for travel right now; Photographer of the Year penultimate entries; and why South Africa remains a safari favourite
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
Nine legendary safaris on Africa’s wild waters
Africa’s rivers, streams and lakes are its lifeblood. Here’s our list of some of our favourite water safaris on the continent
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
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
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
Wild dogs are returning… but is there space left for them?
African wild dogs are benefiting from reintroduction efforts, but conservation success relies on reshaping of ecosystems & space restoration
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
