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A large bull elephant shot by a trophy hunter in Zambia
Hunting, Natural history, News

‘Iconic tusker’ shot by trophy hunters in Zambia

A large bull elephant, described as an ‘iconic tusker’ was trophy hunted in Zambia this weekend – the biggest elephant trophy in decades.

Fitting a collar to a wild elephant in Kavango Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area in Zambia
Destinations, Natural history, Zambia

Understanding elephant movements across international borders

A transboundary elephant connectivity study has been launched in western Zambia with the fitting of satellite tracking collars to wild elephants to investigate their cross-border movements.

A row of hanko stamps in Japan
Natural history, People, Poaching

Elephant ivory and the Japanese hanko stamp

Hanko stamps are the Japanese version of a signature, used throughout Japan to sign deals and important documents, and are made out of a variety of materials, including elephant ivory.

A silverback western lowland gorilla relaxes in the trees in Odzala-Kakoua National Park, Congo
Destinations, Natural history, Odzala-Kokoua National Park, Republic of Congo

Field notes: Western lowland gorillas feeding on seasonal fruits

Odzala-Kokoua National Park guide, Alon Cassidy, enjoyed some wonderful sightings of western lowland gorillas enjoying some seasonal treats.

Natural history, News

9 Elephants die in freak electrocution accident

In a tragic accident, 9 elephants have died in a freak accident after being electrocuted by power lines near Sua Pan and a village called Dukwi in Botswana.

Botswana, Destinations, Moremi, Okavango Delta

Moremi Magic

My Moremi glamping safari. There’s something immensely satisfying about discovering Africa on a mobile tented camp safari. G&T anyone?

A view of Table Mountain from the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town, South Africa
Botswana, Cape Town, Destinations, Natural history, South Africa, Tanzania, Travel & Lifestyle

Cape Town + bush safari combos

How does one exactly combine Cape Town’s summer splendours with a wild Big 5 bushveld safari? We provide four fantastic summer/autumn combos!

Travel & Lifestyle, Travel diaries

Tracking the Silent Giants of Africa

I have had the great fortune of having travelled in many parts of the world and have experienced many things. This was my third trip to Africa, and second to South Africa. I can say, without a scintilla of doubt, this was the most memorable, impactful, emotional and life-altering trip of my life. My wife, …

Destinations, South Luangwa, Zambia

My Luangwa Valley photo safari

A photographic celebration of another successful Africa Geographic safari for clients in the Nsefu Sector of South Luangwa NP, Zambia

a vibrant marine flatworm in Mafia Island Marine Park, Tanzania
Destinations, Natural history, Tanzania

Marine flatworms: The butterflies of the sea

Labelled the butterflies of the sea, we often ask ourselves why are marine flatworms so vibrantly coloured? Is it simply that they can be, therefore they are? Or is there a deeper significance?

beautiful blue nudibranch
Destinations, Natural history, Tanzania

The wonderful world of nudibranchs

Nudibranchs (the naked gills) are molluscs, the flamboyant snails of the ocean. Their colours and shapes are stunning, and their multiple forms elegant and striking.

Photo Galleries, Photographer of the Year

Moments Captured

Moments captured behind the lens – fantastic photography that will have you grabbing your camera and booking your African safari

African safari

Why choose us to craft your safari?

Handcrafted experiential safaris since 1991.

Travel in Africa is about knowing when and where to go, and with whom. A few weeks too early/late or a few kilometres off course, and you could miss the greatest show on Earth. And wouldn’t that be a pity?

African travel

Trust & Safety

Client safari payments remain in a third-party TRUST ACCOUNT until they return from safari - protecting them in the unlikely event of a financial setback on our part.

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Responsible safari

Make a difference

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!

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