Kingsley Holgate & his Afrika Odyssey expedition team set out to connect 22 parks managed by African Parks. Read about their quest to Iona NP
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Trophy hunting in Botswana’s NG13: we follow the money
We follow the money to reveal how this trophy hunter makes huge profits by not adequately compensating the NG13 communities in Botswana
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Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve; the towering intellect of giraffes; a tribute to rangers; and Kenya’s iconic safaris – this week with AG
Towering intellect? How scientists discovered that giraffe can use statistical reasoning
Giraffe are an endless source of fascination for scientists. A new study reveals that giraffes are capable of statistical inference
Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve
Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve is Malawi’s land of miombo forests, vast river networks. ample elephants and revitalised wildlife
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Explore Nairobi National Park; captivating genets; the wonders of a mobile safari and a Greater Kruger big-cat safari – this week with AG
Genets of Africa
Genets are the cat-like carnivores of Africa, frequently spotted on safari. Learn more about the 14 species of genet found on the continent
Nairobi National Park
In the heart of Kenya’s capital, wilderness meets civilisation in Nairobi National Park, offering a safari experience unlike any other
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Bush meets beach; vultures released; travel to the Delta; and all there is to know on your Maasai Mara safari – this week with AG
Vultures successfully released after poisoning incident
Vultures are in crisis, threatened by human-wildlife conflict and poisoning events. Organisations like the EWT are helping to save vultures
One-stop bush and beach safari
Bush or beach? There’s no need to choose, with these African safari destinations offering the best of both ocean & wildlife experiences
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The remarkable Matusadona bushveld; Angolan giraffe return to Iona; safari to South Africa; the leopard habituation question and all about bird beaks – this week with AG
Matusadona National Park
Matusadona National Park, on the shores of Lake Kariba, is a remarkable African wilderness & one of Zimbabwe’s top safari destinations
Giraffe return to Iona National Park – Angola
Giraffe have returned to Iona National Park, Angola, after a long absence, through efforts to restore biodiversity to the region
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The real impacts of dehorning rhinos; fascinating Ethiopian wolves; the don’ts of wildlife interactions; octopus dreaming & Great Migration safaris – this week with AG
Missing the point: new study suggests that dehorning can negatively impact black rhino social behaviours
Dehorning rhinos is a vital anti-poaching strategy. But a new study suggests dehorning can negatively impact black rhino social behaviours
Ethiopian wolf
The Ethiopian wolf is the most endangered carnivore in Africa. Found only in the Ethiopian Highlands, they are threatened by habitat loss
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9 water safaris; the marvellous wildebeest; as blind as a bat and the ultimate in Botswana safaris – this week with AG
Wildebeest
The wildebeest, star of the Great Migration, is one of Africa’s toughest animals. Seeing this comical antelope on safari is very entertaining
Nine legendary water safaris
Africa’s rivers, streams and lakes are its lifeblood. Here’s our list of some of our favourite water safaris on the continent
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Magical Mana Pools, the elusive African civet, saving pangolins and a fully catered mobile safari in Botswana – this week with AG
African civet
While they occur throughout sub-Saharan Africa, the nocturnal African civet is rarely spotted on safari. Learn more about the elusive civet
Enchanted Mana Pools
Traveller Irene Amiet visited Zimbabwe’s famed Mana Pools National Park to photograph the other-worldly wilderness of this Zambezi kingdom
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Exploring Richtersveld, virgin crocodiles, birding in Uganda, and a rhino conservation safari – this week with AG – this week with AG
|Ai|-Ais Richtersveld Transfrontier Park
|Ai|-Ais Richtersveld is a wilderness paradise for adventurers & naturalists. Unusual desert landscapes, diverse plants & epic canyons await
Uganda birding bonanza
A Uganda birding safari offers amazing bucket-list sightings, with over 1,065 species on offer. Col Roberts visited Uganda on an AG safari
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Photographer of the Year 2023 revealed, epic safari options and a leopard’s spots – this week with AG
Photographer of the Year 2023 Winners
We have a winner! Announcing the winner, runners-up and highly commended images from Photographer of the Year 2023!
Spot the difference – do leopards inherit their patterns from their mothers?
Research shows that leopards inherit their patterns of rosettes and whisker spots from their mothers – an exciting finding in leopard genetics
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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
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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
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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
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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.
Eland
The eland is the largest antelope in the world. Sometimes tricky to find, ticking them off your African safari list is a rewarding experience
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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.
De Hoop Nature Reserve
De Hoop Nature Reserve in South Africa’s Western Cape offers sea, wetlands, rare plants, diverse wildlife and hiking trails
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
On the brink: Namibia’s wild desert horses
The fate of the Namib’s wild desert horses is uncertain. There are no easy answers when weighing up their role in Namibian tourism & wildlife
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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.
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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.
A Sabi Sands leopard safari
Jamie Paterson spends time with the famous leopards of Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Greater Kruger, on a specialised leopard safari
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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?
Photographer of the Year 2023 Weekly Selection: Week 3
Photographer of the Year 2023 entries for Week 3 are here! Enter for a chance to win your share of US$10,000 and a Botswana safari.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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Busting safari myths; coexistence with crop-raiding elephants in Amboseli ecosystem; and can you help save these wild dogs? – this week with AG
Maasai, maize and mammoths – human-elephant conflict in the Amboseli ecosystem
Averting crop-raiding elephants in the Amboseli ecosystem is a constant battle. Josh Clay reports on how rangers prevent human-elephant conflict
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
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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
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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
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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
