African savanna elephant
The largest land animal on Earth, listed as Endangered since 2021 after a decline of at least 60% over 50 years.
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Baobab
The African baobab, native across tropical and southern Africa: a landmark tree of the savanna.
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Okavango Delta
An inland delta in Botswana that floods in the dry season; the 1,000th site on the World Heritage List.
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MeerKAT radio telescope
South Africa’s 64-dish radio telescope, built and run by SARAO and part of the future Square Kilometre Array.