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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
New hope for Tsavo’s wild dogs
Tsavo’s African wild dogs face major threats. Tsavo Trust & Painted Wolf Foundation are working to save these painted dogs. Here’s how
Botswana elephants mass die-off solved – cyanobacteria theory affirmed by scientists
Hundreds of elephants mysteriously died in Botswana’s Okavango Delta in 2020. Scientists affirm cyanotoxins were the likely cause
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A deep dive into Greater Kruger; Kingsley Holgate’s Afrika Odyssey finale; and AP takes on Ethiopia’s Gambella NP
Greater Kruger
Take a deep dive into the reserve that makes up one of Africa’s most iconic safari destinations: Greater Kruger, South Africa
African Parks takes on Ethiopia’s Gambella National Park
African Parks has joined the Ethiopian Wildlife Conservation Authority & Gambella State to take on management of Ethiopia’s Gambella NP
Kingsley Holgate’s Afrika Odyssey – the finale, with rhinos
Kingsley Holgate’s Afrika Odyssey expedition connected all African Parks’ protected areas. As a finale they visited the rhinos at AP’s Rhino Rewild HQ
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We reveal how many tuskers are left in Africa; a moving gallery from Scott Ramsay embodying the Spirit of Africa; and a Great Wildebeest Migration safari
African elephants – how many tuskers are left?
How many tuskers are left in Africa? We embark on an extended investigation to estimate the number of tuskers remaining on the continent
Capturing the spirit of Africa
Scott Ramsay’s Spirit of Africa explores the essence of the continent through powerful images, moving stories & a call to protect Africa’s wilderness
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The steep decline of elephants; an unforgettable Maasai Mara safari and two epic gorilla safari adventures
An unforgettable Maasai Mara safari
Kathy West’s trip to Maasai Mara for a week of slow-paced photography brought intimate wildlife encounters & a safari like no other
Elephant populations drop by 90% (forest) and 70% (savannah) in 53 years – study
Research has uncovered population density declines of 90% for forest elephants and 70% for savannah elephants across Africa in 53 years
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THE Zanzibar to-do list; the link between miombo woodlands, elephants & carbon markets; a classic Tanzania bush & beach safari – this week
Zanzibar: the ultimate to-do list
Discover Zanzibar for an unforgettable island escape: idyllic beaches, vibrant culture, rich history, thrilling adventures, & must-see sites
Elephants, carbon markets, and the conservation of miombo woodlands
Discover the surprising link between carbon markets & elephants: how protecting Africa’s miombo woodlands benefits both climate & wildlife
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Martial eagles hunt lion cubs in Mara, elephant calf harassed by guide in Savute, & Kingsley Holgate’s journey to Chinko – AG this week
Guide seen harassing distressed elephant calf
Guide’s behaviour in question after interaction with distressed elephant calf in Savute – photos and eyewitness account
Martial eagles hunt lion cubs in Maasai Mara
Martial eagles have been recorded hunting lion cubs in the Mara ecosystem. A new study delves into the extraordinary behaviour of this apex predator
Chinko – Phoenix rising
Kingsley Holgate & the Afrika Odyssey team are connecting 22 African Parks protected areas. Read about their trip to Chinko, Central African Republic
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The unbreakable baobabs are here to stay; Big-5 malaria-free Marakele; and a one-of-a-kind Hwange conservation safari – AG this week
Marakele National Park
Marakele in South Africa’s Waterberg is a Big-5, malaria-free biodiversity extravaganza, & home to one of the world’s largest Cape vulture colonies
The unbreakable baobabs: are Africa’s iconic trees here to stay?
Africa’s baobabs are tougher than we think. Despite climate change concerns, these iconic trees show resilience against the odds
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Was super tusker Zito trophy hunted in Tanzania? + Kingsley Holgate in W & Pendjari, Benin + Southern Africa mega safari – AG this week
W and Pendjari, Benin
Kingsley Holgate & the Afrika Odyssey team are connecting 22 African Parks protected areas. Read about their trips to Pendjari and W in Benin
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
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Everything to know about visiting Uganda’s Budongo Forest; chimps mirror human discourse; & epic South African bush-beach-city-vineyards safari
Budongo Central Forest Reserve
Budongo Central Forest Reserve is Uganda’s hidden gem – home to stunning biodiversity, chimpanzees & an unforgettable forest experience
Chimpanzee speak: New research reveals human-like conversations
Discover how new research reveals striking similarities between chimpanzee and human communication, deepening our understanding of primates
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Mashatu, land of giants; East Africa’s flamingos in peril; safari to South Luangwa, Vic Falls & Lake Malawi; and are we blaming elephants for our mistakes? – AG this week
Flamingos in peril: East Africa’s flamingos threatened by rising lakes
Rising lake levels caused by climate change are threatening East Africa’s flamingos, pushing their iconic habitats to the brink
Mashatu: Land of giants
Botswana’s Mashatu is home to giant vistas, elephants, cats & birdlife. Discover Mashatu’s magic through the photos of Roger & Pat de la Harpe
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Our wild Hwange conservation safari; Kingsley Holgate heads to Ennedi; the great giraffe debate; Safari to Vic Falls and Okavango Delta; or kestrel manoeuvres in the dark? – AG this week
Necks for feeding or fighting? Giraffe evolution’s tallest debate
Is the giraffe’s long neck for feeding or sexual selection? The necks for sex or food dispute continues, with new findings re-kindling debate
Ennedi energy
Kingsley Holgate & the Afrika Odyssey expedition are connecting 22 African Parks protected areas. Read about their trip to Ennedi, Chad
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Magical Liuwa Plain photo diary; why Zakouma’s lions are thriving; honeymoon safari – wildlife & winelands; and desert & delta safari – AG this week
Changing tastes: Why Zakouma’s lions are eating better
Improved management in Zakouma, Chad, has led to healthier prey populations. Lions now favour larger species & prides are getting bigger
Zambia’s hidden gems – part 2: Our Liuwa Plain safari
Photo travel diary: Liuwa Plain NP is another Zambian hidden gem, where thunderstorms transform plains into lush landscapes dense with wildlife
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Africa in the raw in Chad’s Zakouma NP; Sua Pan’s 500,000 flamingos; Cape Town, Sabi Sands, Winelands & Vic Falls all in one luxury safari – AG this week
Zakouma – Africa in the raw
Kingsley Holgate & the Afrika Odyssey expedition are connecting 22 African Parks protected areas. Read about their trip to Zakouma, Chad
Counting pink dots – a tale of machines, flamingos and rivers
Over 500,000 flamingos counted in Botswana’s Sua Pan using AI reveal vital conservation needs and the impact of climate change
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Hwange’s lion dynasties under threat; Busanga Plains travel photo diary; follow in tusker footsteps on a walking safari; and what we can learn from penguins – AG this week
Zambia’s hidden gems – part 1: Busanga Plains, teeming with life
Photo travel diary: Busanga Plains, Kafue, is Zambia’s hidden gem. Lush landscapes, abundant wildlife & stunning photo ops await
Hwange’s lion dynasties, and the threats to their legacy
Hwange is a top safari spot for seeing lions, many of which are well known. Read about some of Hwange’s lion legends & their challenges
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Kingsley Holgate’s Afrika Odyssey Expedition journeys to Odzala-Kokoua; Big 5, chimps & gorillas in 1 safari; & is our tree obsession destroying grasslands? – AG this week
Is an obsession with trees harming our grasslands?
Grasslands sequester carbon faster than trees, & are crucial in combatting climate change. Is an obsession with trees harming our grasslands?
Return to Africa’s heart – Afrika Odyssey expedition to Odzala-Kokoua
Kingsley Holgate & the Afrika Odyssey expedition are connecting 22 African Parks protected areas. Read about their trip to Odzala-Kokoua, Congo-Brazzaville
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Namibia’s cull of 723 wildlife – conservationists & MEFT respond; saving Bazaruto’s dugongs; see Rwanda’s gorillas on safari; and the ultimate Kenya holiday
Saving Mozambique’s last dugongs
How do we save the last dugong population on Africa’s east coast? African Parks and the government of Mozambique are building local understanding of the elusive dugongs of the Bazaruto Archipelago seascape. Lorena Matos reports
