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Discover Mozambique’s Maputo National Park – a wild mosaic of elephants, dunes, forests, reefs, and turtle-nesting beaches

New DNA analysis reveals surprising prey in African wild dog diets, reshaping our understanding and informing vital conservation strategies

Best bush & beach safaris; IUCN recognises 4 giraffe species; the true soul of a safari; Kenya highlights + classic Tanzania 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

IUCN confirms four giraffe species, reshaping conservation across Africa and unlocking urgent, species-specific protection strategies

Odzala gorillas – habituated vs wild encounters; Kunene renewal; Captive lion farming probe; Zululand bush & beach safari; Ultimate Kafue

Rains in Kunene spark hope: wildlife returns, communities rebuild, and conservancies lead recovery in this Namibian desert frontier

Study of 160+ sources finds no proof lion farming aids conservation – and warns it may fuel demand for lion body parts

Rare Barrydale redfin & river health; 9 water safaris; Okavango wild dog drama; Southern Africa mega safari & Malawi’s conservation gems

Africa’s rivers, streams and lakes are its lifeblood. Here’s our list of some of our favourite water safaris on the continent

Rare South African fish like the Barrydale redfin warn of our rivers’ decline – saving them means saving our freshwater lifelines

Trophy hunting backlash: Blondie the lion + our CEO’s editorial; Paul Funston’s bold lion op-ed; 11 walking safaris; & gorilla trekking in Odzala