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 ...

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

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 ...

National Geographic Expeditions will return to Southern Africa in 2026 with a brand-new itinerary – Southern Africa: Living History and Legendary Species. This newest addition to the company’s ...

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 ...