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Maputo National Park
Discover Mozambique’s Maputo National Park – a wild mosaic of elephants, dunes, forests, reefs, and turtle-nesting beaches
Surprising secrets of African wild dog diets
New DNA analysis reveals surprising prey in African wild dog diets, reshaping our understanding and informing vital conservation strategies
THIS WEEK – 29 August 2025
Best bush & beach safaris; IUCN recognises 4 giraffe species; the true soul of a safari; Kenya highlights + classic Tanzania safaris
Ultimate bush and beach combo safaris
Bush or beach? There’s no need to choose! We bring you the best combo safaris featuring epic beach & bush destinations for the ultimate African holiday
Four giraffes, not one: Four species officially recognised
IUCN confirms four giraffe species, reshaping conservation across Africa and unlocking urgent, species-specific protection strategies
THIS WEEK – 22 August 2025
Odzala gorillas – habituated vs wild encounters; Kunene renewal; Captive lion farming probe; Zululand bush & beach safari; Ultimate Kafue
Kunene’s hope for renewal
Rains in Kunene spark hope: wildlife returns, communities rebuild, and conservancies lead recovery in this Namibian desert frontier
New study outlines risks of South Africa’s commercial lion farming industry
Study of 160+ sources finds no proof lion farming aids conservation – and warns it may fuel demand for lion body parts
THIS WEEK – 15 August 2025
Rare Barrydale redfin & river health; 9 water safaris; Okavango wild dog drama; Southern Africa mega safari & Malawi’s conservation gems
Freshwater fish – the canaries of our rivers
Rare South African fish like the Barrydale redfin warn of our rivers’ decline – saving them means saving our freshwater lifelines
THIS WEEK – 08 August 2025
Trophy hunting backlash: Blondie the lion + our CEO’s editorial; Paul Funston’s bold lion op-ed; 11 walking safaris; & gorilla trekking in Odzala
11 top walking safaris
Walking in the bushveld with an experienced guide is a great way to learn about the detail of nature. Here are 11 top walking safaris