Video Source: Africam.com “This video was taken by tourists in the Kruger National Park in South Africa. They thought the elephants were tame and would not harm them so they tried to get as close as possible. They were lucky to get away unharmed.” – Africam
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Proflight Zambia flies orphaned hippo to safety
Original source: UKZAMBIANS “Airline’s unusual passenger takes to the skies Proflight Zambia welcomed an unusual passenger on board its aircraft last week in the form of Douglina, a 120 kg hippo calf. The four-month-old orphan, which is 1.2 metres long, was flown by the airline in a specially made crate from the Lower Zambezi to …
Leopard interacts strangely with a vehicle
“A beautiful leopard in Kruger NP has special interest in a Fiat Punto. We think the leopard was attracted to the car, because it saw its own reflection. Very nice sighting between Tshokwane and Satara.” - africawildlifenl
Elephant ‘tramples to death suspected poacher’
Original source: telegraph.co.uk “A suspected poacher has reportedly been trampled to death by an elephant as he tried to shoot the beast in Zimbabwe. The bloodied remains of Solomon Manjoro were found by rangers after what was thought to be a botched poaching trip at the protected Charara safari area inside a national park. Zimbabwe’s …
President of Botswana injured by cheetah
Original Source: theJournal.ie “Botswana President Ian Khama has received two stitches in his face after being clawed by a cheetah, a government spokesman has said. The incident occurred at a Botswana Defence Force barracks last week government spokesman Jeff Ramsay told AFP. “He was scratched by a cheetah last week but not really attacked per …
Anti-Poaching Breakthrough at Odzala-Kokoua National Park
Press Release: African Parks We are pleased to report that a major anti-poaching breakthrough has been made at Odzala-Kokoua National Park with the arrest of the kingpin of a regional ivory poaching and trafficking ring. The arrest of Ngondjo Ghislain, alias “Pépito”, represents a coup for Park Manager Leon Lamprecht and his law enforcement team …
2 weekends, 4000 trees – Greenpop’s Reforest Fest at South Africa’s southern-most indigenous forest
Press Release courtesy of Greenpop Come experience and give back to the unique ecosystem and intense biodiversity of Platbos Forest – where Afromontane tree species combine with coastal forest tree species. For the third year running, Greenpop will be hosting the Reforest Fest in Platbos forest. This annual reforestation effort has seen over 3000 indigenous …
What kind of fair-trade traveller are you?
Whether you’re a true city-slicker or a five-star hippy, you can turn your stay and adventures into eco-friendly experiences with the Fair Trade Tourism organisation. In this month’s issue of Africa Geographic, traveller and journalist Catherine Sempill leaves only footprints as she spends some guilt-free time discovering sustainable tourism accommodations, tours and high-adrenalin adventures around …
Aerial portfolio: Experience Africa from above
Kenya, Botswana, Namibia and the Seychelles: these are the magical places photographer Martin Harvey visited and immortalised in his aerial portfolio ‘Africa from Above’. Here’s an appetiser for what awaits you in the current issue of Africa Geographic. For Martin Harvey’s full portfolio and his tips for aerial wildlife photography get your special anniversary issue …
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Subscribe to our blog and stand a chance to win one of 10 signed unframed prints from the famous wildlife fine artist Johan Hoekstra. Nine A3 (297 x 420mm) and one A0 (841 x 1189mm) will be given away to the collective value of R10 000 To enter the competition subscribe to our blog by …
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Elephant ‘tramples to death suspected poacher’
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Anti-Poaching Breakthrough at Odzala-Kokoua National Park
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Leopard interacts strangely with a vehicle
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Eco-Friendly Camp in the Greater Kruger
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Proflight Zambia flies orphaned hippo to safety
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Elephant smashes car window
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Proflight Zambia flies orphaned hippo to safety
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Leopard interacts strangely with a vehicle
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Madagascar by the compass
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Elephant ‘tramples to death suspected poacher’
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