Conservation & Wildlife
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South Africa has reported a significant decline in rhino
poaching incidents for 2024, with a total of 420
rhinos killed across the country compared to
499 in 2023. This marks a positive step in
the ongoing battle against wildlife crime, but challenges remain,
particularly in key regions like
… read more
As of February 2025, Botswana's renowned game reserves are
navigating a period of significant environmental challenges. The lush
landscapes of the Central Kalahari and Mashatu Game Reserves are
currently grappling with high humidity and unpredictable weather
patterns, which are reshaping the traditional safari experience. These
conditi… read more
Kgalagadi
Transfrontier Park management, under SANParks, has announced adjustments to
shop operating hours at several rest camps this February due to scheduled monthly
stocktaking. These changes will affect visitors staying at or passing through
the Nossob, Mata Mata, and Twee Rivieren Rest Camps on specific dates.
On 18
February … read more
Nigeria has
officially expanded its network of protected areas with the elevation of Kampe
Games Reserve to National Park status. This
significant development, announced during a formal handover ceremony in Ilorin,
Kwara State, marks a pivotal moment for conservat… read more
The recent tragic death of a tourist at the Kruger National Park's Malelane Gate serves as a stark reminder of the importance of adhering to safety regulations in wildlife areas. South African National Parks (SANParks) has reiterated its advice that visitors must stay ins… read more
The Botswana
Ministry of Environment and Tourism has issued an important advisory
following recent rains that have caused flooding in key areas of Chobe
National Park and Moremi Game Reserve. Several roads in these popular
safari destinations are temporarily inaccessible, and visitors are ad… read more
The
Ministry of Tourism (MoT) has highlighted the necessity of
collaboration to promote environmentally sustainable development in
Gambella National Park.
During a signing ceremony on Wednesday, Tourism
Minister Selamawit Kassa announced a partnership involving the Ethiopian
Wildlife Conservation Authority (EWCA), Gambella Nation… read more
According to the World Wildlife Fund South Africa (WWF South Africa), the ongoing Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife mass dehorning of rhinos in the Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park (HiP) in … read more
South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that it has reintroduced Red Hartebeest and Elands to the Kwaggasvlakte section of Marakele National Park to reestablish a balanced ecosystem … read more
Since controlling a surge in poaching in the late 1980s and early 1990s, Namibia has experienced comparatively low levels of the illegal killing of wildlife, particularly of rhinos and elephants.
The changes in protected areas and wildlife management policies that followed independence, and the rapid growth of the community-based natural r… read more
South Africa Records Decline in Rhino Poaching for 2024, but Challenges Persist
Adapting to Change: Botswana's Safari Landscape and Emerging Opportunities
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park: Temporary Shop Hour Changes in February 2025
Kwara Welcomes New National Park: Eco-Tourism Takes Flight in Nigeria
Kruger Park Tragedy: Safety Reminder After Fatal Elephant Encounter
Flooding in Botswana’s Chobe and Moremi Reserves: Key Travel Updates for Visitors
Collaborative Efforts Aim to Strengthen Conservation in Gambella National Park
KwaZulu-Natal: 80% drop in rhino poaching in Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park
Minister of Tourism Pohamba Shifeta at the National Stakeholders' forum
