From ancient San rock art to contemporary land installations, Africa’s deserts and wild spaces are transforming into open-air ...

“Greatest sunset ever,” Turek said when the light had finally died. The rain, which had been stalking us on the savanna, was now in full flow. It followed us back to the lodge, and by the time we got ...

Sand-dwelling animals highlight nature’s remarkable adaptations. From burrowing and camouflage to water conservation, each ...

In the heart of Botswana’s Kalahari Desert lies a natural wonder unlike any other—the Okavango Delta. Fed by a river that disappears into the sands, this vast inland oasis transforms the desert into a ...

THE BEST WAY to see the town of Prince Albert is to hike up a jagged path to the top of a koppie (small hill) just outside town. From there, you can take in the surrounding Karoo, a semi-desert ...

Some parts of the Sahara Desert will see five times their average August and September rainfall. A few areas could experience rain for the first time on record in August or September. The Sahara ...

In the deserts of Africa and the Middle East, scientists have discovered tiny tubes that appear to have been made by something alive. In a press release, researchers from Germany’s Johannes Gutenberg ...

Palm trees grace the landscape across Africa, thriving in environments as diverse as deserts and rainforests. Central Africa ...

In May and June, the Food and Agriculture Organization’s commission for controlling desert locust outbreaks in West and ...