For centuries, locals have told stories of mokele-mbembe, a legendary creature said to lurk in the Congo Basin. But as ...

This story appears in the November 2017 issue of National Geographic magazine. Seen from space, high above Africa, the Okavango Delta resembles a gigantic starburst blossom pressed onto the ...

National Geographic Explorer Tara Roberts goes through a journey of self discover and healing while study sunken enslavement ...

This story appears in the October 2019 issue of National Geographic magazine. Of all the large African mammals that wildlife veterinarian Pete Morkel has had to capture over his career—lions ...

This story appears in the June 2011 issue of National Geographic magazine ... when Namibia at last gained independence from South Africa, it was one of the first countries in the world to write ...

In sub-Saharan Africa in particular ... Localized, supportive work like this goes a long way in complementing national efforts to create jobs for―and empower―women across the region.

National Geographic Expeditions has added a new South Africa itinerary to its Signature Land portfolio for 2026 that showcases the history, culture, and wildlife of the region. The new itinerary, ...

Are South Africa’s captive lions inbred? Are South Africa’s captive lions inbred? Inside the race to save West Africa’s endangered lions Inside the race to save West Africa’s endangered ...

Noel Kok and Pragna Parsotam-Kok are refocusing African storytelling Noel Kok ... s rhythms in the world’s harshest environments. National Geographic Explorers are infinitely curious people ...

National Geographic Expeditions Adds South African Itinerary for 2026 National Geographic Expeditions is returning to South Africa in 2026. A brand-new travel itinerary – Southern Africa ...