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Addo Elephant National Park: Tap water currently unsafe to drink
South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that the tap water in the whole Sundays River Valley Local Municipality, which encompasses the Addo Elephant National Park in the … read more
Volcanoes Safaris announces 2023 plans to open 5th lodge in Kibale, Uganda
As we step into a new era of travel, one which prioritizes planetary wellbeing, authenticity and transparency, Volcanoes Safaris, pioneers of gorilla and chimpanzee eco-tourism in Uganda and Rwanda since 1997, reflects on the last 25 years while looking ahead as they announce the launch of their 5th lodge to open in 2023 near Kibal… read more
Namibia: New rhino and elephant poaching figures
Namibia has recorded 55 cases of rhino poaching since the beginning of this year. According to the Namibian Minister of Environment, Forestry… read more
White rhino calves born after the largest-ever single translocation to Rwanda
Rwanda’s Akagera National Park witnessed the birth of White rhino calves after the largest single rhino translocation ever undertaken last year.
The birth of the calves is seen as an essential step toward establishing Akagera as a critical rhino breeding stronghold.
In November 2021, 30 white rhinos were introduc… read more
New rhino population estimates released
According to a report to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) by the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s (IUCN) African and Asian Rhino Specialist Groups, the total rhino population worldwi… read more
Wildlife tourism market is growing due to tourists' interest in tigers watching
Tigers are an important part of many wildlife sanctuaries, and Ranthambore wildlife sanctuary and Kanha National Park in India are among the few places where tourists can see these animals up close. Many visitors are visiting these sanctuaries simply to see tigers, which is boosting global wildlife tourism.
Wildlife Tourism: Positiv… read more
A Wits professor wants to save rhinos – with tech used to stop nuclear bomb smugglers
Injecting small traces of radioactive material into a rhino's horn could go a long way in halting cross-border smugglers and poachers, using the same method already stopping the movement of nuclear weapons.
More than 3,200 rhinos have been poached in South Africa in the last five years. The Kruger National Park's rhino populatio… read more
Five safari destinations to visit in Kenya on a luxury safari
Among the African countries, Kenya is one of the countries with ideal attractions that will definitely make your safari not only enjoyable but also memorable. Located in the Eastern part of Africa, the Republic of Kenya is bordered by countries like Uganda, Tanzania, South Sudan, Ethiopia, Somalia, and the Indian Ocean. It is among the la… read more
Chimpanzee watching experience on primate safari in Uganda
Chimpanzees are species of great ape native to the forest and savannah of tropical Africa. Also known as chimps, chimpanzees are believed to have a closest DNA which is almost 98% to humans. They relatively stay in groups of 10 to 100 with one dominant male as a leader. Adult female chimp weighs between 30 to 50kgs at a height of 2 to 4 feet whi… read more
Namibia: New rhino poaching figures
Namibia has recorded 48 cases of rhino poaching, of which 32 are black rhinos and 16 are white rhinos, since the beginning of 2022. According… read more
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