Announcing the launch of Ukuri: safari camps for responsible travellers. Read all about our new booking platform for African Parks-managed safari camps – this week with AG
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By royal decree – Afrika Odyssey Expedition to Liuwa Plain
Kingsley Holgate & his Afrika Odyssey expedition team are connecting 22 parks managed by African Parks. Read about their trip to Liuwa Plain
A hiatus in the hyena literature
A review of scientific literature on Hyaenidae reveals trends and gaps in the research on hyenas and other Hyaenidae species
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All about Mgahinga Gorilla NP; how elephants give each other names; and an iconic Chobe + Vic Falls safari – this week with AG
Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
Mgahinga Gorilla NP, on the forested slopes of 3 extinct volcanoes in Virunga Conservation Area, is an important home to mountain gorillas
Calling an elephant by its name
Do elephant rumblings contain names? Research shows elephants may have individual names, and they may use these names in their communication
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A vivid Mashatu photo gallery; Botswana’s 90-leopard hunting quota; spotting (and counting) hyenas in Tanzania; and an iconic South African bush and beach holiday – this week with AG
Mashatu Magic
Simon Espley headed to Mashatu Game Reserve in Botswana’s Tuli Block with Photographer of the Year’s 2023 winners
Spotting spotted hyena
New research using camera traps has measured spotted hyena population density in southern Tanzania – the first study of its kind for Tanzania
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Your guide to the ultimate Big-5 safari; exploring Lake Mburo; and a professional photographic safari to Mara – this week with AG
Lake Mburo National Park
Lake Mburo is Uganda’s smallest national park, but offers ample natural diversity – from lakes to savannah, giraffes to leopards, and birding
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2 super tuskers hunted in Tanzania; how giraffes choose their besties; AI for conservation; and experience Timbavati on an art safari – this week with AG
Trophy hunted: 2 super tuskers in Tanzania
Two 100-pounder elephants have been hunted in Tanzania (NOT THOSE PICTURED HERE) – raising questions about the targeting of Amboseli’s last super tuskers
How giraffes choose their besties
Do giraffes choose their social groups based on appearance? A recent study investigates if giraffes form bonds based on spot shape
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Exploring Uganda’s Rwenzori Mountains; parenting, Wahlberg’s-eagle style; the rat with a lethal secret; Maasai Mara Champagne safari; and lion cub cuteness overload
Rwenzori Mountains National Park
Rwenzori Mountains NP is a world of towering peaks & other-worldly alpine flora – beckoning travellers to embark on a life-altering journey
Parenting, Wahlberg’s eagle style: making financial brokers proud
Why does the Wahlberg’s eagle lay only one egg? The parenting style of these eagles is a story that your financial broker would enjoy
THIS WEEK – The year that was: our best stories and safaris
During 2023 you engaged with our stories more than 2 million times. More than 27,000 new adventurers joined our tribe. And many of you travelled with us to the wildest corners of the continent for your safari fix. This, in the context of the last decade, where 16 million of you have read our stories …
Continue reading “THIS WEEK – The year that was: our best stories and safaris”
THIS WEEK – Happy festive season, tribe!
Wishing the AG tribe a happy festive season and fulfilling year ahead! It’s time to relax with family and friends…
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Elephant poaching on the rise in Botswana; experience wild Africa on a walking safari; and early-bird savings on a Kafue safari – this week with AG
Is elephant poaching on the rise in Botswana?
A spate of arrests points to an elephant poaching increase in Botswana, shining a light on the efficacy of anti-poaching systems
Africa on foot – 11 top walking safaris
Walking in the bushveld with an experienced guide is a great way to learn about the detail of nature. Here are 11 top walking safaris
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Epic black leopard pics; malaria-free safaris; buttered popcorn; lost mole finally found and how to plan your Jan safari – this week with AG
The incredible black leopard of Laikipia
Seeing a black leopard in the wild is an extraordinary feat. But Dan Peel has captured incredible photos of Laikipia’s now famous black panther. Check them out here.
The Great Wildebeest Migration
The Great Wildebeest Migration is the largest overland migration in the world. The magnificence of the event lies in its magnitude.
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
Unveiling the mysteries of the riverine rabbit
Discovering additional riverine rabbit populations and gathering information about this elusive species has been a challenge. Here’s why
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All the tips for your December safari; experience the cultural nirvana of Ethiopia, the wonders of hamerkop nests; beachside bliss in De Hoop – this week with AG
Who’s been sleeping in my bed? New study identifies the bird species that use hamerkop nests for breeding
Hamerkops create one of the largest nests of any individual bird in the world. But other bird species use these nests for breeding
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Fragile lion kingdoms; the ultimate South African safari guide; Botswana mobile safari and the head of a starfish – this week with AG
The fragile kingdoms of the African lion
Lions are under threat. A new study examines the fragility of lion populations in Africa, probing socio-political & ecological factors
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Kingsley Holgate’s expedition to Matusadona; elephants vs trees; Mumbo Island escape and a rare rain frog rediscovered – this week with AG
Resilience and renaissance in Matusadona
Kingsley Holgate & his Afrika Odyssey expedition team are connecting 22 parks managed by African Parks. Read about their trip to Matusadona NP
Net win – saving Africa’s trees from elephants
New research shows that wire-netting can be used to significantly increase tree survival by reducing elephant impact on large trees
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Desert-adapted lion hunted under suspicious circumstances; our guide to Africa’s wild pigs; zombie ants; an Okavango Delta safari & a Mana Pools special offer – this week with AG
The wild pigs of Africa
There are six species of wild pigs in Africa: common and desert warthogs, bushpigs, red river hog, giant forest hogs and North African boars
Trophy hunted: Namibian desert-adapted lion – here are the facts
Trophy hunt: a male desert-adapted lion has been hunted amidst suspicious circumstances – we ask questions of MEFT
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Kruger rhino population update; Makgadikgadi’s archaeological magic; Mara secret-season safari; & the banks fuelling endangered animal trade – this week with AG
Archaeological magic in Makgadikgadi
Archaeological sites in the Makgadikgadi salt pans reveal how ancient humans used black silcrete formed from lake mud to make tools
Kruger rhino population update – the losses continue
Rhino populations in Kruger National Park continue to decline despite innovative strategies implemented to prevent rhino poaching
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East vs Southern African safari; the animal toll of electric fences; combination Big-5, chimp & gorilla safari; and Africa’s deadliest cat – this week with AG
“Shock” value – the animal toll of electric fences
What is the animal toll of electric fences? Safeguarding protected and wild areas comes at the expense of countless wildlife, says research
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The cheetahs of southern Tanzania; Botswana’s salt pans; how you can save lions; two island-style tropical breaks, and the savannah’s hierarchy of fear – this week with AG
Botswana’s salt pans
Botswana’s salt pans, including Makgadikgadi Pan, are of the largest on earth. The site of zebra migrations, the pans are an epic safari spot
The cheetahs of southern Tanzania
A new study, aimed at aiding the conservation of Tanzania’s cheetahs, reveals the secrets of the cheetahs of the Ruaha-Rungwa ecosystem
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The hybrid elephants of Kibale; Lake Manyara NP; a new pangolin; and a prime-season safari to Botswana at a special early-bird rate – this week with AG
Lake Manyara National Park
Lake Manyara, home to millions of migratory flamingos & high elephant densities, is the perfect base from which to start your Tanzanian safari
The hybrid elephants of Kibale – new research on how to distinguish types of African elephant
A new study from Kibale has laid the groundwork to distinguish between forest/savannah elephant hybrids and different elephant species
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The science of keeping Kruger’s rhinos safe; help collar lions to secure their future; ultimate Cape Town to-do list; and see the zebra migration – this week with AG
Cape Town: the ultimate to-do list
The city of Cape Town is one of South Africa’s most popular tourist destinations – for good reason. Here’s our ultimate Cape Town to-do list
