How to Spot the Big Cats: Lion, Leopard and Cheetah
A practical field guide to finding and identifying Africa's three big cats — lion, leopard and cheetah — with habitat cues, timing and tracking signs.
How and Where to See Leopards on an African Safari
How and where to see the elusive leopard on safari: the best reserves (Sabi Sand, South Luangwa, Serengeti), the best times, and expert tips for finding Africa most secretive big cat.
How and Where to See Lions on an African Safari
Where and how to see lions in the wild: the best parks (Kruger, Serengeti, Masai Mara), the best times of day and year, and field-tested tips for finding the iconic big cat of Africa.
N$166 Million Upgrade Boosts Wildlife Protection Across Etosha
A N$166 million programme co-funded by Germany has delivered new entrance gates, comfort stops and ranger duty stations across Etosha, strengthening both wildlife protection and the visitor experience.
Kgalagadi’s Black-Maned Lions and Desert Wildlife
Meet Kgalagadi's iconic black-maned lions and the wider cast of Kalahari desert wildlife — and learn where and when to find them along the two riverbeds.
Counting Kgalagadi’s Black-Maned Lions: Inside the Desert Lion Survey
Researchers from the Endangered Wildlife Trust and SANParks spent 95 days surveying the Kgalagadi's famous desert lions, and the results point to a healthy, well-balanced population.
American Billionaire to Fund a New International Airport at Mugumu near the Serengeti
Conservationist and investor Paul Tudor Jones has agreed to help finance a new international airport at Mugumu, aimed at giving travellers direct access to the western Serengeti.
Addo Lions Niklaas and Witwarm Move to Mountain Zebra National Park
Two male lions born at Addo Elephant National Park have been translocated to Mountain Zebra National Park in the Eastern Cape, a move designed to maintain genetic diversity and mimic the natural dispersal of young males across the wider landscape.
Study Reveals Decades of Lion Killings Around Etosha
A 2025 study found that nearly 700 lions were killed around Etosha National Park between 1980 and 2018, laying bare the scale of human-lion conflict on the park's borders and pointing toward solutions.
Big Cats of the Masai Mara: Where to Find Them
Lion on the plains, cheetah on the open grasslands, leopard along the rivers — a practical guide to finding the Masai Mara's three big cats and why the conservancies offer the best viewing.
