Stories & galleries
Remya Warrier – 2023’s Photographer of the Year
Epic images: 2023 Photographer of the Year Remya Warrier shares a selection of her favourite images and the stories behind them
THIS WEEK
Announcing the launch of Ukuri: safari camps for responsible travellers. Read all about our new booking platform for African Parks-managed safari camps – this week with AG
By royal decree – Afrika Odyssey Expedition to Liuwa Plain
Kingsley Holgate & his Afrika Odyssey expedition team are connecting 22 parks managed by African Parks. Read about their trip to Liuwa Plain
A hiatus in the hyena literature
A review of scientific literature on Hyaenidae reveals trends and gaps in the research on hyenas and other Hyaenidae species
THIS WEEK
All about Mgahinga Gorilla NP; how elephants give each other names; and an iconic Chobe + Vic Falls safari – this week with AG
Gorilla trekking in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
Mgahinga Gorilla NP, on the forested slopes of 3 extinct volcanoes in Virunga Conservation Area, is an important home to mountain gorillas
Calling an elephant by its name
Do elephant rumblings contain names? Research shows elephants may have individual names, and they may use these names in their communication
THIS WEEK
A vivid Mashatu photo gallery; Botswana’s 90-leopard hunting quota; spotting (and counting) hyenas in Tanzania; and an iconic South African bush and beach holiday – this week with AG
Mashatu Magic
Simon Espley headed to Mashatu Game Reserve in Botswana’s Tuli Block with Photographer of the Year’s 2023 winners
Spotting spotted hyena
New research using camera traps has measured spotted hyena population density in southern Tanzania – the first study of its kind for Tanzania
THIS WEEK
Your guide to the ultimate Big-5 safari; exploring Lake Mburo; and a professional photographic safari to Mara – this week with AG
Lake Mburo National Park
Lake Mburo is Uganda’s smallest national park, but offers ample natural diversity – from lakes to savannah, giraffes to leopards, and birding