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And the winner is…
After months of breathtaking entries and inspired storytelling, our Photographer of the Year 2025 journey has come to a close. From 6,738 submissions, 349 extraordinary images were chosen and featured in 23 galleries – each a window into authentic Africa.
This year’s winners will join us on an exclusive AG safari to Camp Imbalanga in Odzala-Kokoua National Park, Congo-Brazzaville, where they’ll see critically endangered western lowland gorillas and explore one of Africa’s most pristine rainforests.
Congratulations to our Photographer of the Year 2025 winner, runners-up and highly commended finalists, whose images moved us deeply. We applaud you all for your exceptional skill and captures. For those who didn’t make it through, know that we didn’t reach this selection easily – this boiled down to weeks of deliberation and more than a few sleepless nights.
Thank you to our incredible community of photographers – you’ve once again captured the soul of Africa. Check out the gallery below.
For those adventurers among you gripped with wanderlust and keen to head out to experience the best of Africa, check out our 5 incredible safari ideas below.
DID YOU KNOW?
We donate a portion of the revenue from every safari sold to carefully selected conservation projects that make a significant difference at ground level. YOUR safari choice does make a difference – thank you!
TRAVEL DESK:
5 SAFARI IDEAS
Embark on a rainforest adventure into the heart of Odzala-Kokoua NP. Encounter western lowland gorillas, forest elephants, bongos & flocks of grey parrots in a truly remote African wilderness.
Botswana luxury safari – 10 days – from US$15,240pps
Pamper yourself with a luxury safari to the Makgadikgadi Pans, northern Okavango Delta & Moremi. Revel in lavishly appointed lodges, creature comforts, helicopter flights, superb cuisine & epic wildlife sightings
Hwange conservation safari, Zimbabwe – 8 days – from US$3,775
This safari makes a difference at ground level. Enjoy spectacular wildlife viewing, go on bush walks, visit a rhino conservation project, & help keep Hwange’s vital waterholes full, while visiting secluded lodges.
Family safari to Maasai Mara, Amboseli & Samburu – 9 days – from US$22,938 per FAMILY of 4
Safari to Kenya’s 3 most iconic destinations. Big 5 encounters, the Great Wildebeest Migration, huge elephant tuskers in Amboseli & the ‘Samburu Special 5’. This safari is packed with daily activities, including for kids
Southern Africa wild dog safari, Zimbabwe & Botswana – 14 days – from US$13,735pps
Explore the predator-rich areas of Hwange, Mana Pools, Linyanti in Chobe, & Khwai in search of wild dogs. The Painted Dog Conservation Centre, game drives, helicopter flips & a trip to Victoria Falls await
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