The Compass: The future of safaris, the novel alliance to save Africa’s wildlife, and what to know before your first African safari.

The Compass: The future of safaris, the novel alliance…

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THE COMPASS

This week, we explore the animals of Africa. Learn about the future of safarisin Africa, see how giraffe populations are rising and giving new hope to scientists, and discover everything you need to know before booking your first African safari.

PHOTOGRAPH BY CHRIS WHITTIER

This is the future of safaris in Africa

These five trends are transforming traditional safaris—for the better.

THE FUTURE HAS ARRIVED

PHOTOGRAPH BY SHANNON WILD, NAT GEO IMAGE COLLECTION

Giraffe populations are rising, giving new hope to scientists

Giraffe numbers are 20 percent higher than in 2015, an increase linked to conservation efforts and more accurate survey data.

A SPOT OF GOOD NEWS

THE WORLD OF THE ELEPHANT

Elephants are in trouble—and we’re to blame

How this photographer captured the uneasy coexistence between elephants and humans

Discover the secret superpowers of elephants in this stop-motion animation

For orphaned elephants, friends may be key to stress relief

PHOTOGRAPH BY MICHAEL NICHOLS, NAT GEO IMAGE COLLECTION

100 years of elephants: See how Nat Geo has photographed these iconic creatures

Once considered exotic quarry and beasts of burden, elephants are now viewed as treasures in need of saving.

A CENTURY OF PHOTOS

WHICH ONE OF THESE ANIMALS IS NOT ONE OF AFRICA’S BIG FIVE?

A. LION
B. RHINO
C. HIPPO

CLICK TO SEE IF YOU’RE RIGHT!

PHOTOGRAPH BY BRENT STIRTON

To save wildlife, African governments turn to private management

How this conservation group is successfully fending off human threats in Africa’s degraded parks.

A NOVEL ALLIANCE

PHOTOGRAPH BY ELEWANA LOISABA TENTED CAMP

Everything you need to know before booking your first African safari

For many, a safari represents the optimal escape and lifelong travel dream. If you’re going to invest in turning this dream into reality, there are some things worth considering. Plus, we recommend five incredible wildlife itineraries for 2023.

HEAD OUT INTO THE WILD

WHERE WILL WE JOURNEY TO NEXT?

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The Compass: The future of safaris, the novel alliance to save Africa’s wildlife, and what to know before your first African safari.

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