Ruaha wilderness safari; Great Migration first-timer’s guide; Photographer of the Year Week 8; and your impact saving Botha’s Lark
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Ruaha National Park
The ancient Ruaha landscape, dominated by huge baobabs & elephants, is home to a wide variety of wildlife for the perfect wilderness safari
THIS WEEK – 10 April 2026
Saving wild dogs needs more than reintroduction; walking safari guide; and Photographer of the Year Week 7 gallery
THIS WEEK – 3 April 2026
The lost art of safari; a Namibia desert journey; Photographer of the Year Week 6; and malaria-free Big 5 safari ideas
Namibia desert safari
Traveller Anthony Young explores Namibia & its deserts, from Hoanib to Sossusvlei, revealing stark landscapes, unique wildlife & remote camps
THIS WEEK – 27 March 2026
Kruger’s lions under pressure; Photographer of the Year Week 5; and how to choose a truly sustainable safari – AG this week
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
THIS WEEK – 20 March 2026
Can lab-grown embryos save Africa’s rhinos? Plus Photographer of the Year Week 4 and expert tips to plan your first safari
THIS WEEK – 13 March 2026
Serengeti study links high tourism volume to impala stress; Zambia vs Zimbabwe at Victoria Falls; and Photographer of the Year Week 3
THIS WEEK – 6 March 2026
Wild dog breeding myth overturned; Volcanoes NP guide; Photographer of the Year Week 2 gallery and a pangolin crisis
Experience the Greater Kruger
Take a deep dive into the reserve that makes up one of Africa’s most iconic safari destinations: Greater Kruger, South Africa
THIS WEEK – 27 February 2026
Photographer of the Year 2026 Week 1; East vs Southern Africa safari advice; and tourism powering anti-poaching in Namibia
THIS WEEK – 20 February 2026
Your guide to Mozambique’s Bazaruto; Africa’s wildlife ecological power declines; elephants ‘see’ using trunk whiskers; bush & beach safaris
Bazaruto Archipelago National Park
Mozambique’s Bazaruto Archipelago has the ingredients of a sublime safari: fascinating creatures, breathtaking scenery & amazing biodiversity
THIS WEEK – 13 February 2026
Invasive ants disrupt lions in Kenya; Nyungwe’s chimp-rich forests; and the hard truth behind rhino poaching statistics
Nyungwe National Park
Nyungwe National Park is one of Rwanda’s best kept secrets – a magical tract of montane forest bursting with extraordinary biodiversity
THIS WEEK – 6 February 2026
Photographer of the Year season begins; nearly a million flamingos at Kenya’s Lake Logipi; and safari inspiration from Cape Town
Cape Town – Mother City
Cape Town – the Mother City – offers a blend of a nature-lovers playground, modern city lifestyle, cultural diversity and foodie heaven
Nearly a million flamingos found in Kenya’s Lake Logipi
Nearly a million lesser flamingos counted in Kenya’s remote Suguta Valley, revealing Lake Logipi as a vital global conservation refuge
This week – 30 January 2026
Our Photographer of the Year winner shares her top pics, Southern Africa’s mammals at rising risk, and why Botswana’s hunting quotas demand scrutiny
15 top African wildlife experiences
The ultimate guide to your African safari bucket list. Here are our choices of 15 top African wildlife experiences on the continent
THIS WEEK – 23 January 2026
Family-friendly safari favourites, a troubling rise in lion poaching for parts, inspiring chimp treks & the joys of tiny mammals
Africa’s best family safari destinations
Safaris make the best family holidays. Discover Africa’s top family safari destinations for trips with kids or multi-generational groups
THIS WEEK – 16 January 2026
How tourism density shapes Mara lion populations, a visual celebration of Kruger’s ecology, and safari journeys from the Serengeti to Cape Town
Greater Kruger through the seasons – photo gallery
A long-term look at the Greater Kruger through Gerald Hinde’s Kruger Safari photo gallery, revealing ecology, wildlife & conservation insights
Simon’s 2026 African Safari Wish List
Simon shares his 2026 African safari wish list – from Kafue to Odzala – revealing why timing, expertise and patience matter most.
This week – 9 January 2026
Farewell to super tusker Craig, a photographic journey through the Mara rains, a Kenyan tusker safari and a Mara photo safari
THIS WEEK – 19 December 2025
An immersive trip to Odzala-Kokoua’s gorillas and forest baïs; 20 years of Rift Valley photography; & handcrafted rainforest safaris
Odzala-Kokoua – Photographer of the Year 2025 winner’s trip
An AG safari into Odzala-Kokoua, where gorillas, forest elephants & forest baïs make for a jungle adventure – Photographer of the Year 2025
The Rift: Scar of Africa
Explore Shem Compion’s ‘The Rift: Scar of Africa’ – 20 years of Rift Valley photography across 11 countries, from people to wildlife
This week – 12 December 2025
Malaria-free safari ideas; how AI is shaping giraffe conservation; & 2 handcrafted South African journeys for families & first-time travellers
The best malaria-free safari destinations
Want to head on safari while avoiding the risk of malaria? Here’s our round-up of the best malaria-free safari destinations in South Africa
THIS WEEK – 5 December 2025
South Luangwa & Nsefu safari planner; Africa’s forest elephant numbers clarified; and a reckoning for the sustainable wildlife industry
South Luangwa and Nsefu: Zambia’s safari classic
Your safari guide to South Luangwa & Nsefu, Zambia: game drives & walking safaris, predator-rich wilderness, top camps, & Luangwa River magic
THIS WEEK – 28 November
Botswana’s elephant-hunting quotas decoded; the rhythm of a safari day; + 2 unforgettable trips – Mashatu meets MalaMala & Botswana adventure
Your guide to a typical day on safari in Africa
Experience a full day on safari, from sunrise sightings to starlit nights, and discover what wildlife and moments each part of the day offers
THIS WEEK – 21 November 2025
Botswana’s zebra migrations, Gonarezhou’s wide-ranging elephants, luxury safaris in Botswana and Tanzania, and leopards return to West Coast
Botswana’s zebra migrations
Explore Botswana’s spectacular zebra migrations, tracing ancient routes & seasonal movements across the Salt Pans, Okavango Delta & Chobe
THIS WEEK – 13 November 2025
Plan your Okavango Delta safari, discover how cheetah mothers outsmart the seasons, and find Black Friday savings on your Okavango safari
Okavango Delta safari planning guide
Plan your Okavango Delta safari: when to go, where to stay and how to experience Botswana’s iconic inland oasis in intimate camps
This week – 7 November 2025
Truffle-hunting gorillas, Africa’s 10 great migrations, giraffes’ long-legged secret, rhino horn uproar & 2 unforgettable safaris
10 African wildlife migrations
Witness Africa’s greatest animal migrations – from wildebeest, to bats, to whales – and discover how responsible travel helps protect these wild journeys.
THIS WEEK – 31 October 2025
Africa’s 10 cat species, refer & earn $1,000, declining Migration wildebeest herds, 2 Serengeti safaris
The 10 cat species of Africa
Discover Africa’s ten cat species, from lions and leopards to elusive small cats, their habitats, behaviours, and conservation challenges
This week – 24 October 2025
Serengeti travel guide, Cape wildlife corridors, lost chimp traditions & 2 handcrafted Victoria Falls safaris, featuring the Winelands, Kruger and Chobe
Visit the Serengeti
The vast Serengeti in northern Tanzania is home to an extraordinary amount of wildlife and plays host to the greatest show on Earth – the Great Migration
THIS WEEK – 17 October 2025
Forest elephants shape Africa’s ebony forests, Lake Malawi’s hidden beauty, AI’s wildlife fakery & 2 unforgettable African safari options
Lake Malawi – freshwater beach & island paradise
Lake Malawi is one of Africa’s best-kept travel secrets – a freshwater lake surrounded by gorgeous beaches, islands and biodiversity with endless opportunities for fun and relaxation.
THIS WEEK – 10 October 2025
Elephant management debates in Greater Kruger, Cape safaris, Mara photographic safari & lion cub hope in Cameroon
The Cape safari – off the beaten safari track
The Cape safari experience: fascinating wildlife and malaria-free protected spaces close to Cape Town and the Garden Route
