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THIS WEEK – 08 November 2024
The unbreakable baobabs are here to stay; Big-5 malaria-free Marakele; and a one-of-a-kind Hwange conservation safari – AG this week
Marakele National Park
Marakele in South Africa’s Waterberg is a Big-5, malaria-free biodiversity extravaganza, & home to one of the world’s largest Cape vulture colonies
The unbreakable baobabs: are Africa’s iconic trees here to stay?
Africa’s baobabs are tougher than we think. Despite climate change concerns, these iconic trees show resilience against the odds
THIS WEEK – 01 November 2024
Was super tusker Zito trophy hunted in Tanzania? + Kingsley Holgate in W & Pendjari, Benin + Southern Africa mega safari – AG this week
W and Pendjari, Benin
Kingsley Holgate & the Afrika Odyssey team are connecting 22 African Parks protected areas. Read about their trips to Pendjari and W in Benin
Has Zito the cross-border super tusker been trophy hunted in Tanzania?
Africa Geographic is seeking more information on the possible trophy hunting of another cross-border super tusker in Tanzania
THIS WEEK – 25 October 2024
Everything to know about visiting Uganda’s Budongo Forest; chimps mirror human discourse; & epic South African bush-beach-city-vineyards safari
Budongo Central Forest Reserve
Budongo Central Forest Reserve is Uganda’s hidden gem – home to stunning biodiversity, chimpanzees & an unforgettable forest experience
Chimpanzee speak: New research reveals human-like conversations
Discover how new research reveals striking similarities between chimpanzee and human communication, deepening our understanding of primates
THIS WEEK – 18 October 2024
Mashatu, land of giants; East Africa’s flamingos in peril; safari to South Luangwa, Vic Falls & Lake Malawi; and are we blaming elephants for our mistakes? – AG this week
Flamingos in peril: East Africa’s flamingos threatened by rising lakes
Rising lake levels caused by climate change are threatening East Africa’s flamingos, pushing their iconic habitats to the brink
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