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This is Africa
Is there a more magical time in the bush?
Welcome to The Wildlife Issue of Travel Africa, celebrating Africa’s fauna
Welcome to The Wildlife Issue of Travel Africa
Contributors
Our experts share tales from their travels
What’s new online?
Our latest stories, galleries, ideas, blogs and interviews online now
Indaba
A place to share your experiences
Why Africa?
Why do seasoned safari-goers return to the continent time and again, despite the myriad other global wildlife hotspots jostling for their attention? Mike Unwin reflects
Wildlife guide
Africa is a vast confinent with so much to offer, so if you’re planning a safari where should you begin? William Gray explores the confinent’s ecosystems, highfighting the best places to encounter its astofishing biodiversity
Highlights
Introducing Africa’s biodiversity hotspots and the best parks and reserves to visit
Parks and reserves
It’s no easy task picking ‘eight greats’ from Africa’s inestimable line-up of national parks and reserves.
Best of the rest
30 wild wonders to add to your wishlist
Unforgettable wildlife encounters
Our friends in the trade tell us about their most awe-inspiring experiences in the bush
Great expectations
Mike Unwin considers how to survive our safari frustrations
Making connections
Mike Unwin helps us to understand Africa’s ecosystems
Breaking it down
When an animal dies in the bush, nature swings into action
Animal intelligence
Have you ever been on safari and wondered how animals think? By Len Rix
Features
Big cat lovers
Seeing a big cat in the wild is top of many people’s bucket list
Jonathan & Angie Scott
We asked them to tell us why they love felines
Secret seven
Briony Sturgis lists the small cats of Africa
Unlocking the trunk
Decades of research have given us a greater understanding of Africa’s favourite animal
How an elephant works
We reveal some interesting facts about their anatomy and adaptations
Meet the conservationist
Save the Elephants has done an incredible amount for the conservation of Kenyan elephants. Laura Birtles spoke to Saba Douglas-Hamilton about their work
In praise of primates
On a recent trip to Uganda, Mike Unwin saw 13 primate species, including mountain gorillas, chimpanzees, baboons and bushbabies. Here, he shares his fascination with these animals and discusses their intriguing behaviour and the best places to see them
Going to the dogs
Seeing painted wolves, more commofly called African wild dogs, is guaranteed to raise your pulse.
All creatures great & small
Aside from the obvious, there is a host of wildlife out there to seek and admire
Tipping the scales
Can we convince you to love snakes?
The non-birder's guide to birding
Unless you’re an aicionado, you may be one of those people who usuafly look beyond the avian life on safari
Aye-aye spy
On Madagascar, you’ll find a wacky wonderland of extraordinary biodiversity
Why wildlife matters
President of the African Wildlife Foundation, Kaddu Sebunya, tells us why we should care
Promising developments
The ivory trade is a dire threat to elephants, but countries are taking action
It's critical
The long-term survival of many of Africa’s wildlife species is under great threat.
The core of the confinent
Savannah, bushveld and desert? Yes, but Africa is also defined by its rainforest
Desert thirstlands
People think the desert is just an immensity of sand but, in fact, it’s home to some fascinating wildlife
River of life
If you spend a few hours sitting by the river, you’ll be amazed by the diversity of life around you
Safari
Ideas and advice to help you plan your trip
Travel update
News along the bushwire
How does wildlife affect African travel industry?
Chris Mears is Chief Executive of Atta
Top spots to see...
We recommend where you can see some of Africa’s diverse wildlife species
Safari essentials
Gadgets, gear and books
White warrior
Marine fauna is often forgotten when we think of African wildlife
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