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Airlink to launch direct flights between Cape Town Skukuza in Kruger National Park
South African privately-owned regional carrier Airlink is set to launch direct flights between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town and Skukuza Airport (SZK), the only commercial airport in … read more
Game rearing can diversify economy
The Department of Wildlife and National Parks (DWNP) has recognised the importance of diversifying the economy through rearing of wildlife commonly practiced in game ranches. Briefing the media in Gaborone on Tuesday, DWNP director, Dr Kabelo Senyatso, said some Batswana had shown interest in venturing into game ranching.
The… read more
KWS Reopens National Parks After Covid-19 Lockdown
Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) on Tuesday reopened all national parks in the country to local and international tourists after a temporary closure due to a spike in Covid-19 infections. KWS, which had closed the parks, said the facilities across national parks, reserves and sanctuaries will now be opened up to 6pm.
This is afte… read more
Kenya Reopens National Parks to Boost Tourism After Covid-19 Lockdown
Kenya reopened its national parks to local and international tourists Tuesday, following a temporary closure occasioned by the COVID-19 pandemic in the country.
On Tuesday, the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) which had closed the parks said the facilities across parks, reserves and sanctuaries will now be opened up to 6.00 pm af… read more
Artificial intelligence to help combat elephant poaching
Every 15 minutes, an African elephant is killed by a poacher. New artificial intelligence (AI) technology may well change this disturbing statistic.
Developed by British researcher Olga Isupova, this new algorithm photographs and analyses large areas to identify African elephants. Working with a satellite, the technology will gre… read more
Wilderness Safaris opens two new camps in Botswana
Wilderness Safaris has announced the opening of the completely rebuilt DumaTau Camp as well as Little DumaTau, a co-located but smaller and more intimate camp, in northern Botswana's Linyanti Wilderness Reserve.
The two new camps are situated on the same site as the previous DumaTau, to take advantage of the views over Osprey Lagoon… read more
Remote and wild Zimbabwe with Great Plains
With no WiFi or elaborate technology available, Zimbabwe's Sapi Reserve is a wild and remote destination where travelers can escape, reconnect with nature and truly recharge their batteries.
The 500-square-mile private reserve forms part of the Greater Mana area, which is a two-hour flight from Victoria Falls by small plane (about 9… read more
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Tawiri carries out researches in reserves to boost Tourism
TANZANIA Wildlife Research Institute (TAWIRI) is carrying out researches in four national reserves in the southern zone to boost tourism. The researchers are part of the implementation of the Resilient Natural Management for Tourism and Growth (REGROW) project aimed at boosting tourism and people's incomes.
TAWIRI Director General D… read more
Zimbabwe's decision to sell rights to hunt elephants causes outcry
Zimbabwe's recent decision to sell hunting rights to shoot up to 500 endangered elephants this year has been met with harsh criticism from local conservation groups.
Earlier this week, the government of Zimbabwe announced a controversial decision aimed at generating more public revenue amid the pandemic.
Legal elephant hunting… read more
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