Page 35 – Africa Geographic

5 things I wish I knew before climbing Kilimanjaro

Five things you should know before you summit Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak and a popular challenge for adventurers

A photo safari to South Luangwa

An unforgettable photographic safari with Africa Geographic in the remote Nsefu Sector of South Luangwa National Park

8 unexpected uses for elephant dung

Elephant dung has many uses to humans – from delicious coffee and beer, to medicine, insect repellant, biogas and paper

iSimangaliso: park for the people

iSimangaliso is a World Heritage Site – a rich and diverse ecosystem that attracts nature lovers and provides sustainable livelihoods for many

Seaweed – 10 facts and interesting uses

Interesting facts and uses for seaweed – the treasured garden under the waves.

12 edible indigenous South African plants

Connect to your food and the rhythm of nature in a new, fresh and wild way by growing these 12 indigenous edible plants.

Extinct, then rediscovered – the ‘little violins’

The lovely yellow Lachenalia mathewsii, like so many plants in the Cape Floral Kingdom, is at risk of going extinct.

Zimbabwe elephant hunter identified as German mogul Rainer Schorr

Animal rights group PETA has named the hunter who killed one of Africa’s largest elephants as German businessman Rainer Schorr

18 000 Mauritian flying foxes: to cull or to treasure?

The Mauritian government plans to cull 18,000 endangered flying foxes – scientists say that this drastic measure threatens their existence

Where did all the penguins go?

Penguins are in trouble. A 1930’s video clip with Cherry Kearton gives an insight into the extent of the endangered African penguin population decline.

Rescuing Beatrice the baby aardvark

‘A’ is for aardvark – a strange nocturnal creature that wanders some of Africa’s drier areas. ‘B’ is for baby aardvark that was rescued

PALF’s dogs sniff out illegal bushmeat

Crocodiles and turtles are released after the PALF dog team sniffs them out in a road block.

The Cape Winelands with a difference

Four Cap Classique-filled days spent discovering vineyards that are making a difference in the beautiful Cape Winelands.

Lemurs of Madagascar – photo gallery

The endemic lemurs of Madagascar are unique and fascinating. Check out this fantastic photo gallery before packing your safari bags

Elephants held hostage in Laikipia

Young bull elephants held hostage in Laikipia after destroying crops. It is estimated that local communities lose over a US$1 million in revenue from raiding elephant in Kenya each year.

Hermanus & the not so False Bay

Hermanus and False Bay – things to do, what, when and how. A complete guide to having fun on Cape Town’s coastline – from a local

Rats sniff out landmines in Mozambique

Over two decades after the civil war in Mozambique finished, the country has now achieved ‘free of known landmine’ status.

Welfare of elephants in captivity comes under question

Elephants are still being ridden in South Africa, despite a growing international move away from the controversial practice

Dereck Joubert responds to a hunter on the economics of hunting

Dereck Joubert responds to hunter claims – explains how the argument for hunting gets thinner each time it is tested

‘Extinct’ plant discovered on Lion’s Head

A small species of plant, thought to be possibly extinct, has been rediscovered on the slopes of Lion’s Head.

The hidden struggle of South Africa’s freshwater fish

A new conservation film, entitled Fins in the Fynbos, aims to turn the spotlight on threatened fish species and how to save them.

Baobab and quiver trees – reaching for the stars

Massive ancient baobab trees are a feature of many arid African landscapes, and this fantastic starlight gallery celebrates these grey giants

Lion cub petting – but first, let me take a selfie!

An exploration of the reality behind the lion breeding industry and the heavy implications of taking a ‘selfie’ with an adorable lion cub.

Graphic content: Baby hippo killed by its pod

A baby hippo is slaughtered by its pod in a startling series of photographs that highlights the realities of wild Africa

CSI Bushveld – how did the python die?

In an investigation of Bushveld CSI, Corlette examines the corpse of 5 metre long python to determine what killed it.

Drones keep elephants safe in Tanzania

To reduce human-elephant conflict, drones are being used to chase elephants off farms and ensure their safety.

Professional hunters’ association president calls for a review of lion hunting

After viewing the new film Blood Lions, Hermann Meyeridricks is asking the hunting association to reconsider its position on lion hunting.

Snakebite!

A miraculous escape from death, and how to prevent and treat snakebite.

African Parks to manage two more conservation areas in Malawi

African Parks to take over the long term management of Liwonde National Park and Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve in Malawi!

Pousargues’s mongoose rediscovered after 20 years

Last seen over 20 years ago, the Pousargues’s mongoose has now been discovered in the Chinko Project Area.

Blood Lions – a film exposing the brutal exploitation of the king of beasts

We interview wildlife campaigner Ian Michler, and filmmaker Nick Chevallier about their new film, Blood Lions.

Female elephant mistakenly shot by hunters

A female elephant was accidentally killed instead of an allegedly ‘damage causing’ bull elephant when a hunting permit was suspiciously issued at Mabalingwe Nature Reserve.

Deeper into Durban

To the traveller and foodie Durban is an eclectic fusion of old and new, trendy and not-so-much. We reveal some of her secrets

Wings over Namibia – an aerial safari

This fantastic gallery of Namibia from the air is a photographer’s delight, and will have you packing your safari bag and camera

Rock art – a cultural treasure of Ennedi

Protecting rock art paintings in Ennedi Plateau, Chad.

The risk of captive carnivores

The EWT calls for the public to question the role of captive carnivore facilities and the management of the animals in their care.

Lions take up royal residency in Akagera after 15 years absence

Akagera’s new lions settle into their boma after a 46 hour journey.

Increased poaching causes surge in African vulture deaths

Facing multiple threats including poisoning by poachers, African vultures are declining at a critical rate and researchers suggest that they are heading towards extinction.

Lions are in trouble in Namibia

Lions could be in trouble in Namibia’s arid northwest if nothing is done to reduce human-predator conflict

South Africa’s street food festival

Cow cheeks, samoosas, shisa nyama, bunny chows, gatsbys, rotis and vetkoek are all on offer this year at South Africa’s Street Food Festival!

4 fun facts about the bat-eared fox

The bat-eared fox is a cute, shy creature that wanders around southern Africa’s drier landscapes at night in search of food

A Rock Art Jewel

One man’s mission to document a complex rock art panel on the roof of a shelter in a remote area of South Africa’s Drakensberg Mountains

Fly SA Express at your peril

Open letter to SA Express CEO, Inati Ntshanga.

The Pink Lake

The pink lake – Senegal’s Lake Retba is separated from the Atlantic Ocean by a narrow corridor & is known for its high salt content, up to 40%

Mounting up against poaching in Zakouma

Since man tamed the horse, the majestic animal has gone from a means of transport to a tool of industry and war. Human society has advanced on the backs of horses, but we have since dismounted, finding little use for horses other than leisure. However, in some remote corners of Africa, the horse plays a …

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