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Photographer of the Year 2025

WEEKLY SELECTION 4 - Photographer of the Year 2025

Tuesday, 11 March 2025

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Our Photographer of the Year 2025 is open for submissions. The overall winners, runners up and their partners will enjoy a teamAG safari to explore the primal forests of Odzala-Kokoua National Park in the remote north of Congo-Brazzaville – in search of lowland gorillas, forest elephants, forest buffaloes, bongos and much more. Read more about the Photographer of the Year 2025 prizes here. In association with Ukuri and African Parks.

Photographer of the Year is open for entries from 1 February 2025 to midnight on 30 April 2025. Judging will take place throughout those months and for the month of May 2025, and the winners of Photographer of the Year will be announced in early June 2025.

Here are the best Photographer of the Year submissions for this week

African safari — Teenage titans in a playful duel – testing strength, refining skills, and forging a bond that will last a lifetime. Addo Elephant National Park, South Africa. © Antionette Morkel

Photographer of the Year 2025 — A moment few have ever seen – let alone captured. This elusive caracal pair, lost in the throes of courtship, seemed oblivious to the photographer’s presence. Then, in an instant, passion turned to protest as she lashed out at her overeager mate, reminding him that patience is a virtue. A rare and electrifying scene on a rainy Serengeti morning. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania. © Alex Brackx

Photographer of the Year 2025 — A miracle on wobbly legs. From a breathtaking drop into the world, to a tentative first stand – guided by a mother’s gentle nudge. This newborn reticulated giraffe’s journey began with a few stumbles, an affectionate lick from mom, a helping hoof for added balance, and a triumph. Laikipia Plateau, Kenya. © Greg du Toit

Photographer of the Year 2025 — Like delicate brushstrokes on the water’s surface, a greater painted snipe pair seek hidden treasures in the shallows. Sabi Sands Game Reserve, South Africa. © Devon Jansen

Photographer of the Year 2025 — Drenched, a lioness seems unperturbed by the pouring rain. Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Kenya. © Nicolas Urlacher

African safari — A swirling storm of red-billed queleas rises, moving as one. Behind them, wildebeest graze, unphased by the passing feathered tempest. Kruger National Park, South Africa. © Benjamin Loon

Africa Geographic Travel

Photographer of the Year 2025 — After the rain, a pale chanting goshawk darts between puddles, seizing the moment as small prey animals are drawn to the water. Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa. © Tania Cholwich

Photographer of the Year 2025 — Well-known super tusker Craig stands patiently as a Maasai guide captures his image. Amboseli National Park, Kenya. © Hesté de Beer

Photographer of the Year 2025 — In the still of night, a porcupine emerges at a well-lit waterhole for a drink. Olkirimatian Conservancy, Kenya. © Marcello Galleano

Photographer of the Year 2025 — A moment of stillness. A chimpanzee mom and offspring perch above, watching, waiting. Kibale National Park, Uganda. © Thorsten Hanewald

Photographer of the Year 2025 — A Kgalagadi dust storm approaches Nossob Camp. “Within minutes, visibility was so poor that we could not even see the adjacent chalet.” Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa. © Warren Joffe

Photographer of the Year 2025 — A crocodile lies mostly submerged, waiting, as the impending dusk creates golden light. Zimanga Game Reserve, South Africa. © Tammy Harding

Photographer of the Year 2025 — Muzzle blood-soaked, an African wild dog pauses mid-feast, sensing a presence nearby, as its pack mates continue eating. Madikwe Game Reserve, South Africa. © Tania Cholwich

Photographer of the Year 2025 — A hidden world of parallel lives. A lioness dozes on a sturdy branch as elephants pass nearby, neither phased by the other’s quiet existence in this shared moment. Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe. © Subramanian Sridharan

Africa Geographic Travel

African safari — Beneath the towering Chilojo Cliffs, the earth rumbles as an elephant herd crosses the riverbed. Gonarezhou National Park, Zimbabwe. © Benjamin Loon

Photographer of the Year 2025 — Deep in Madagascar’s forests, a crowned lemur clutches fragrant vanilla leaves – nature’s hidden treasure in the canopy. Ranomafana National Park, Madagascar. © Marcello Galleano

Lion Maasai Mara African saari — A lioness emerges from the glow of a fleeting sunset, slipping into the shadows of the encroaching night. Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya. © Andy Campbell

Lions Maasai Mara — Perched on their rocky throne, the lionesses and cubs of the Black Rock Pride survey their kingdom. Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya. © Ivan Glaser

African safari — “Among endless stretches of white sand and golden dunes illuminated by the sun, it doesn’t even seem to be touching the ground. Merging with the colours of the desert, the little fennec fox moves nimbly and silently as if pushed by the wind.” Douz Desert, Tunisia. © Marcello Galleano

Africa Geographic Travel

Photographer of the Year 2025 — Crimson-soaked, a white-backed vulture emerges from inside a hippo carcass. Sabi Sand Game Reserve, South Africa. © Benjamin Loon

Photographer of the Year 2025 — “I photographed this young female eastern lowland gorilla (Grauer’s gorilla) a few years ago. I can’t help but wonder what is happening to her now as the major battle between the rebels and government forces in Bukavu happened just a few kilometres from where I took this photograph.” Kahuzi-Biega National Park, DRC. © Hesté de Beer

Photographer of the Year 2025 — A leap of faith. With the river raging below, a wildebeest plunges into the unknown from a high river bank. Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya. © Vicki Santello

Photographer of the Year 2025 — A battle won, a feast claimed. Four lionesses swiftly dismantled their prize, a fully grown warthog that stood no chance against their coordinated ambush. “The quartet made quick work of the carcass.” South Luangwa National Park, Zambia. © Michael Stavrakakis

African safari Africa Geographic — Lion’s-eye view. “This large male walked so close to our game drive vehicle I had to stop down to f10 to get the whole eye in focus.” Sabi Sands Game Reserve, South Africa. © Benjamin Loon

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