Conservation & Wildlife

• Conservation & Wildlife
• 11/09/2021 04:53

Samara Game Reserve sights first leopard in 24 years

Samara Private Game Reserve near Graaff-Reinet in the Eastern Cape has recently recorded their first leopard sighting in 24 years. The reserve said it has long known that leopards exist on and around Samara, having seen the occasional track and other signs of these elusive cats over the years.

‘In 2014, we captu… read more

• Destinations
• Conservation & Wildlife
• 09/09/2021 05:42

Sanparks launches Reality TV Series

The South African National Parks (SANParks) will launch a 13-week reality TV series on 7 October 2021 at 21:30 on Mzansi Magic DSTV channel 161.

To be hosted by actress Rami Chuene and renowned life coach Romeo Mabasa, the series, Away for Repair, will showcase the heartfelt stories of ordinary people taking much-needed time … read more

• Conservation & Wildlife
• 08/09/2021 21:59

Bigger than the Big Five: Safari operators eye a new narrative

Seeing the Big Five has become the barometer of a successful African safari for travelers around the world. 

The obsession around these iconic creatures — lion, leopard, rhino, elephant and Cape buffalo — is certainly understandable. Historically, the Big Five referred to those animals that were the most da… read more

• Destinations
• Conservation & Wildlife
• 07/09/2021 05:49

NGOs seek to halt proposed mining activities in Zambia's Lower Zambezi National Park

The NGOs say that if the mine goes ahead, it will not only risk contaminating water for communities in both Zambia and the neighbouring Zimbabwe, but for the entire Zambezi delta.

“We believe mining activities should be restricted to happening in mining areas of the country and should… read more

• Conservation & Wildlife
• 05/09/2021 13:36

Tourism Minister advises private Game Parks to observe laws

Minister of Tourism, Culture and Wildlife, Michael Usi made an impromptu visit to R & L farm and game ranch at Bunda Lilongwe on Wednesday, 1st September, 2021 where, among others, he advised the owner of the establishment to follow the laws that govern the keeping of wild animals on private ranches.

The minister said the private ranch… read more

• Conservation & Wildlife
• 05/09/2021 12:20

SANParks to establish a new National Park in the Eastern Cape

South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that work is underway to establish a high-altitude national park in the mountains of So… read more

• Conservation & Wildlife
• 04/09/2021 12:20

Limpopo Wildlife Resorts (LWR) has announced the dates for the "2021 Mahala Week"

Limpopo Wildlife Resorts (LWR) has announced the dates for the 2021 Mahala Week. From 06 September 2021 to 12 September 2021, South African visitors will get free entrance to eleven facilities managed by the LWR in Limpopo.

The free access into the facilities does not include accommodation and other tourism activ… read more

• Conservation & Wildlife
• Attractions
• 04/09/2021 02:34

KwaZulu-Natal: Free entry to Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife reserves for the first 200 visitors every Friday

Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife, the governmental organisation responsible for maintaining more than 120 wildlife conservation areas and biodiversity in … read more

• Conservation & Wildlife
• Attractions
• 01/09/2021 05:57

Kruger National Park Calendar - October

Weather:

• daytime temperatures soar
• first hard rains
• it can get extremely hot & humid if the rains are late

Temperatures:

• between 16°C - 32°C
• visit our webcam page for live footage from

• Conservation & Wildlife
• 29/08/2021 18:13

Cross-border conservation continues between South Africa and Mozambique

Cross-border conservation has seen a series of successful wildlife translocations from Kruger National Park in South Africa to Zinave National Park in Mozambique. Lately, 27 Zebra and 62 blue wildebeest are welcome additions to more… read more