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Mashatu: Land of giants
Botswana’s Mashatu is home to giant vistas, elephants, cats & birdlife. Discover Mashatu’s magic through the photos of Roger & Pat de la Harpe
Zambia’s hidden gems – part 1: Busanga Plains, teeming with life
Photo travel diary: Busanga Plains, Kafue, is Zambia’s hidden gem. Lush landscapes, abundant wildlife & stunning photo ops await
Chitake Springs photo safari
A photographic safari to Chitake Springs in Zimbabwe’s Mana Pools National Park offers an extremely wild, untamed safari experience
Chitake – predators’ playground
Chitake Springs is a remote camping area in Zimbabwe’s Mana Pools National Park – an extremely wild, untamed safari experience
Hannes Lochner, 2021 Photographer of the Year
Epic images: 2021 Photographer of the Year Hannes Lochner shares a selection of his favourite images and the stories behind them
Giraffes vs lions
Lions vs a mother giraffe and her baby. This exceptional photo gallery by Kenyan guide James Nampaso showcases real wild Africa
GORONGOSA IN IMAGES
Gorongosa National Park in Mozambique is a place of abundance; one of the most diverse ecosystems on Earth – for the safari connoisseur
Jens Cullmann, 2020 Photographer of the Year – gallery two
This fantastic gallery by Photographer of the Year 2020 winner Jens Cullmann will have you booking your next safari with Africa Geographic
Africa’s Wild Dogs – A Survival Story
Africa’s Wild Dogs – A Survival Story is a photographic book celebrating these charismatic predators and telling their story
The Colours of Salt
AERIAL ART is a coffee table book by photographers Jay & Jan Roode who celebrate the spectacular Namibian coastline with astonishing images
Africa’s Wild Dogs – A Survival Story
Africa’s Wild Dogs – A Survival Story is a photographic book celebrating these charismatic predators and telling their story
A Black and White Photo Safari
An exquisite gallery of black and white images that will have you contacting Africa Geographic about your next safari
Mud
This fantastic photo gallery of wildlife coated in mud will have you contacting Africa Geographic to arrange your next safari
Jens Cullmann, 2020 Photographer of the Year – gallery one
This fantastic gallery by Photographer of the Year 2020 winner Jens Cullmann will have you booking your next safari with Africa Geographic
Rescued green mamba eggs hatching
A fantastic gallery of images showing the hatching eggs of a green mamba. The rescued mother and babies were released back to the wild
Photographer of the Year 2020 Weekly Selection: Week 23 – Gallery 4
These fantastic images from entrants to Africa Geographic’s Photographer of the Year will have you contacting AG to arrange your next safari.
Photographer of the Year 2020 Weekly Selection: Week 23 – Gallery 3
These fantastic images from entrants to Africa Geographic’s Photographer of the Year will have you contacting AG to arrange your next safari.
Photographer of the Year 2020 Weekly Selection: Week 23 – Gallery 2
These fantastic images from entrants to Africa Geographic’s Photographer of the Year will have you contacting AG to arrange your next safari.
Photographer of the Year 2020 Weekly Selection: Week 23 – Gallery 1
These fantastic images from entrants to Africa Geographic’s Photographer of the Year will have you contacting AG to arrange your next safari.
Photographer of the Year 2020 Weekly Selection: Week 22 – Gallery 4
These fantastic images from entrants to Africa Geographic’s Photographer of the Year will have you contacting AG to arrange your next safari.
Photographer of the Year 2020 Weekly Selection: Week 22 – Gallery 3
These fantastic images from entrants to Africa Geographic’s Photographer of the Year will have you contacting AG to arrange your next safari.
Photographer of the Year 2020 Weekly Selection: Week 22 – Gallery 2
These fantastic images from entrants to Africa Geographic’s Photographer of the Year will have you contacting AG to arrange your next safari.
Photographer of the Year 2020 Weekly Selection: Week 22 – Gallery 1
These fantastic images from entrants to Africa Geographic’s Photographer of the Year will have you contacting AG to arrange your next safari.
Photographer of the Year 2020 Weekly Selection: Week 18 – Gallery 1
Our Photographer of the Year 2020, with a stunning safari prize provided by Djuma Private Game Reserve, is now in full swing. The overall winner, first runner-up, and second runner-up (along with their partners), will experience the ultimate private safari at Djuma Private Game Reserve, located in the Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve in the Big 5 …
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Photographer of the Year 2020 Weekly Selection: Week 4
Our Photographer of the Year 2020 is now in full swing and open for submissions! ? A red-billed oxpecker and buffalo take a drink together. Zimanga Private Game Reserve, South Africa © Alan Nixon ? Painted wolves (African wild dogs) with the remains of their meal. Selinda Concession, Botswana © Gerhard Thom ? A lion …
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Spider Macro Magic
With a record-breaking, never-before-seen 29,887 entries received for our Photographer of the Year 2019 competition, our judges had an incredibly tough time deciding on our winner and runners-up. But at the end of the day, it was the pure macro-magic of Eraine van Schalkwyk’s jumping spider that caught the eye of our judges, and she …
Wild Babies
It’s only one week until entries open for our Photographer of the Year 2020! We’re brimming with excitement about what gems will be unearthed this year, and to get in the mood, we’re showcasing another great gallery of adorably cute wild baby animals – from Photographer of the Year 2019. Our Photographer of the Year 2020 …
Leopard takes down impala
The unpredictable nature of wildlife is what makes going on safari special and unique. Who knows what may be lurking around the next acacia bush or down a quiet dry riverbed? However, knowing what signs to watch for and adopting a deeper understanding of animal behaviour can give you that little boost in ‘reading’ this unpredictability. …
The Wodaabe – Nomads of the North
The Wodaabe tribe are nomadic pastoralists of the Sahel region in Africa. Their migratory journeys cover the expanse of northern Africa, where they travel with their cattle and families across the arid areas of Niger, Nigeria, Cameroon, Chad and the Central African Republic. They are a small, isolated branch of the Fulani ethnic group and …
Maasai Mara – Beyond Imagination
Safari report-back: My journey in the Maasai Mara with professional photographer Arnfinn Johansen and Africa Geographic. By Ivan Glaser
Celebrating Africa’s Wild Babies
We just love the wild baby animals of Africa. Those soft saucer-like eyes, oversized ears and paws and playful antics make it impossible not to go all gooey at the sight of these adorable little ones. This epic gallery celebrating Africa’s wild babies follows our popular first and second galleries from years gone by, with all …
Hyena Birth – Moment of Magic
There have been many viewpoints written about the spotted hyena (Crocuta crocuta), from both sides of the story. They have been painted with broad brushstrokes as the evil, thieving scavengers of the African bush on the one hand and the other, highly intelligent, cohesive and beautiful animals. Yet, in a world of pure survival, where …
South Sudan – Off The Beaten Track
South Sudan is one of the newest and lesser-known countries in the world, where ancient cultural rituals collide with preconceived traveller expectations. I embarked on a tour of the country that took me just as far off the beaten track as possible, visiting tribal groups that haven’t changed their lifestyles very much in centuries. Travelling …
Reflection
With over 25,593 entries received for our Photographer of the Year 2018 competition, our judges had a tough time deciding on our overall winner. However, one photo stood out among the thousands, and it spoke to the judges on all levels. Sushil Chauhan’s photo of a Rüppell’s vulture portrayed vultures for what they are – majestic and …
Mara Magic
My dream Maasai Mara safari, designed by the Africa Geographic team. By keen traveller and amateur photographer Gavin Duffy
Namibia – Celebrating African Light
Photography is all about light. Visiting one of Africa’s magnificent wild places is always an adventure, but experiencing it in great light can make it an out-of-this-world experience that you’ll remember for a lifetime. In the early morning and late afternoon, the low standing sun brings out an array of colours that add a magical …
Celebrating African Elephants
This fantastic photo gallery of African elephants will have you contacting Africa Geographic to arrange your next safari, and packing your bags
Painted Wolves: A Wild Dog’s Life
This fantastic photo gallery of painted wolves (African wild dogs) will have you contacting Africa Geographic to arrange your next safari
Madagascar
This fantastic photo gallery of Madagascar wildlife will have you contacting Africa Geographic to arrange your next safari, and packing your bags
Celebrating Reptiles
This fantastic photo gallery of African snakes and other reptiles mud will have you contacting Africa Geographic to arrange your next safari
Celebrating Etosha
This fantastic photo gallery of Etosha National Park in Namibia will have you contacting Africa Geographic to arrange your next safari and packing your bags
Exploring Africa’s Oceans
This fantastic photo gallery of ocean wildlife off Africa’s coast will have you contacting Africa Geographic to arrange your next safari
Maasai Mara Specialist Photographic Safari
This is possibly the most exciting photographic safari to Kenya’s Maasai Mara that we have seen in a while. Award-winning photographer Arnfinn Johansen will host four lucky Africa Geographic guests for nine days / eight nights, making use of a specially-adapted vehicle and an off-road driving permit to secure epic wildlife images. The Maasai Mara …
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Celebrating Africa’s Landscapes
This photo gallery of breathtaking African landscapes will have you contacting Africa Geographic to arrange your next safari and packing your bags
Big Cats in the Rain
This fantastic Africa Geographic photo gallery of Africa’s big cats in the rain will have you booking your next safari with AG and packing your bags
Celebrating Africa’s Wild Babies
This fantastic Africa Geographic photo gallery celebrating Africa’s wild babies will have you booking your next safari with AG and packing your bags
Epic Kruger
This epic photo gallery from Africa Geographic of special moments in Kruger National Park will have you booking your next safari with AG
Celebrating Africa’s Culture
This Africa Geographic photo gallery celebrating Africa’s culture will have you booking your next safari with AG and packing your bags
Celebrating Africa’s Wild Babies
This fantastic photo gallery of wild babies in Africa will have you booking your next safari with Africa Geographic and packing those bags
