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The 'anthropause' has given a new lease of life to Earth's wildlife With the world grounded, safari rangers are reporting healthier wildlife populations – with sightings at closer range Elephants in Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe Credit: Getty "There’s no doubt that, while most of the human population has been locked down, animals have been enjoying a holiday of their own,” said Bread Shambamaropa, as we stood in the deserted bar at Mana Pools and gazed out over a waterhole packed with antelope and elephant. “It’s been terrible for business and for park ­revenues, but the anima...

Where to go on your first safari in Africa Anthony Ham 11 December 2020 In the Masai Mara cheetah are known to use safari vehicles to help them hunt by getting a better vantage © Pedro Helder Pinheiro / Shutterstock If you’ve never before been to Africa, you’ve so much to look forward to. But choosing where to go on your first safari can be quite daunting. Which countries offer the easiest introduction to the continent for first-time travellers? Which countries are good for wildlife? We answer these questions and more in our country-by-country overview for your first safari. Edit...