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Photographer of the Year 2024 Weekly Selection: Week 1
Photographer of the Year 2024 is finally here! Enter for a chance to win a safari and to sponsor a lion research collar
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Amboseli’s super tuskers down to 10, as trophy hunters in stealth mode; picture-perfect Liwonde; and top gorilla-trekking safaris – AG this week
Picture-perfect Liwonde
Kingsley Holgate & his Afrika Odyssey expedition team are connecting 22 parks managed by African Parks. Read about their trip to Liwonde NP
Amboseli super tuskers down to 10 as trophy hunters operate in stealth mode
Amboseli’s super tuskers are down to about 10, as trophy hunters operate in stealth mode. And with a 3rd elephant hunted in Enduimet, Tanzania, the integrity of the Amboseli elephant population is in jeopardy
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Holgate’s Nkhotakota expedition; wattled crane conservation; 2 iconic southern African safaris; and an exciting DRC discovery – AG this week
A rejuvenation story – Afrika Odyssey Expedition to Nkhotakota
Kingsley Holgate & his Afrika Odyssey expedition team are connecting 22 parks managed by African Parks. Read about their trip to Nkhotakota
The changing face of wattled crane conservation
Wattled cranes rely on wetlands and grasslands for survival – linking them to the human populations that depend on these ecosystems
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Two super tuskers hunted – our CEO responds; Photographer of the Year 2024 is live; Chitake Springs photo safari + gallery – AG this week
Chitake Springs photo safari
A photographic safari to Chitake Springs in Zimbabwe’s Mana Pools National Park offers an extremely wild, untamed safari experience
Open letter to Michel Mantheakis – chairman of the Tanzanian Hunting Operators Association (TAHOA)
Two super tuskers hunted in Tanzania: Africa Geographic CEO Simon Espley responds to TAHOA chairperson Michel Mantheakis
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African raptors on the brink; Kingsley Holgate’s expedition to Bangweulu Wetlands; our adventure in Odzala-Kokoua, and discover Príncipe – this week with AG
Bangweulu Wetlands: Shoebills, swamps and shhhh!
Kingsley Holgate & his Afrika Odyssey expedition team are connecting 22 parks managed by African Parks. Read about their trip to Bangweulu Wetlands
Africa’s raptors on the brink: urgent conservation measures needed
Researchers have uncovered a looming extinction crisis for Africa’s birds of prey, painting a grim picture for the continent’s raptors
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Photographer of the Year is almost here; epic gallery from 2023’s winner; Kingsley Holgate’s expedition to Kafue; and colourful chameleons – this week with AG
Reawakening the beast – Afrika Odyssey Expedition to Kafue
Kingsley Holgate & his Afrika Odyssey expedition team are connecting 22 parks managed by African Parks. Read about their trip to Kafue NP
Remya Warrier – 2023’s Photographer of the Year
Epic images: 2023 Photographer of the Year Remya Warrier shares a selection of her favourite images and the stories behind them
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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
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
THIS WEEK
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
THIS WEEK
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
THIS WEEK
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