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Hunting, Natural history, Poaching

Hippo teeth: Hong Kong trade threatens species in Africa

Hong Kong has always been regarded as the epicentre of the global wildlife trade. It appears however that this trade is not adequately controlled by authorities and may lead many species to the brink of extinction. Unfortunately, many news headlines announce illegal elephant ivory and rhino horn trade being processed through Hong Kong’s borders. Many …

lion viewing from a game drive vehicle, Khwai, Botswana
Botswana, Destinations, Namibia, Natural history, Safari Tips, South Africa, Tanzania, Travel & Lifestyle, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Best places to see wild lions in Africa

For the best chance of seeing lions in the wild, it would be advisable to head to one of Africa’s ‘lion hotspots’

rhino horn, rhino, wildlife
Natural history, News

Online rhino horn auction met with “disappointing” results

John Hume’s first three-day online rhino horn auction was met with “disappointing” results as there were fewer bidders than expected.

sungazer lizard, reptile
Natural history

Dragon-like sungazer lizard in danger

Sungazer – it sounds like a cool name for a dragon, and even though these rare lizards look like the mighty dragons from “Game of Thrones”, the fire of their soul may be burned out permanently.

Destinations, Mana Pools, Photo Galleries, Photographer of the Year, Zimbabwe

Magic of Mana

This fantastic Mana Pools photo gallery will have you grabbing your camera, packing your bag and booking your African safari with us

elephant, camera trap, wildlife, conservation
Natural history

Killing crop-raiding elephants won’t solve problem, say scientists

One of African conservation’s most pressing issues is ensuring that elephants and humans can coexist peacefully in the same area

Natural history, Opinion Editorial, Poaching

The rhino in the room: South Africa’s domestic trade in rhino horn

On the surface, the upcoming legal auction of rhino horn set to begin on August 21 might appear to be a harmless propaganda exercise, but it may in fact signal a deepening of the rhino crisis.

Hunting, Natural history, Opinion Editorial

The BIG LIE about lion trophy hunting

The trophy hunting of Africa’s wild, free-roaming lions is not sustainable and has to stop – opinion piece by Simon Espley

Photo Galleries, Photographer of the Year

Monochrome Magic

This fantastic black & white photography gallery of African wildlife will have you grabbing your camera and booking a safari with us

lioness, walking, Madikwe, South Africa
Destinations, Madikwe, Natural history, South Africa, Travel & Lifestyle

Is Madikwe the best malaria-free Big 5 safari experience?

After a few days in Madikwe we had already seen cheetahs, lions, wild dogs, spotted & brown hyenas, rhinos & elephants. By Marc de Chalain

Giraneza, silverback gorilla, Rwanda
Natural history

R.I.P Giraneza, the silverback gorilla

Giraneza the famous silverback gorilla is dead. We share images and a tribute from one of our Photographer of the Year entrants

dinosaur and cycads, South Africa
Destinations, Natural history, Poaching, South Africa

Cycads need protection from poaching

Cycads are one of the most endangered species on this planet, it’s time we educate ourselves on how to save them from extinction.

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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?

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