Stories & galleries

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

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

Dr Paul Funston unpacks the scientific and ethical failures of lion trophy hunting policies – and the deadly cost to iconic pride males

Safari season secrets revealed; bonobo power dynamics decoded; wild Limpopo NP explored; and two unforgettable safaris

Explore wild beauty, 4×4 trails, rare wildlife & local culture in Mozambique’s Limpopo National Park – part of a visionary peace park

Female bonobos rise to power through coalition and cooperation, challenging dominance norms in the animal kingdom – and human assumptions

Another collared lion trophy hunted in Hwange; 10 safari sundowner spots ; epic Madagascar & Rwanda safaris; and Mara crossing chaos

Blondie, a collared pride male lion in Zimbabwe’s Hwange area, has been trophy hunted after being baited, leaving behind 10 cubs

Sundowner, anyone? We reveal our top 10 sundowner spots in Africa – best enjoyed with exotic cocktails and delicious snacks

Another Botswana super tusker trophy hunted; Zambia’s lakefront Nsumbu wilderness; 2 dreamy safaris from bush to beach