Conservation & Wildlife

• Conservation & Wildlife
• 26/04/2021 15:36

What the closure of Rhino Sanctuary means for locals

The closure of the country's sole Rhino sanctuary in Nakasongola District will have a devastating effect on the tourism industry as well as affect several projects that have been benefiting Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, including loss of jobs for many residents, local authorities have warned.

Since its establishment in 2006, the Rhin… read more

• Conservation & Wildlife
• 16/04/2021 03:36

King Nehale Lodge boosts conservancy

HAVING secured a joint-venture agreement with King Nehale Lodge of Gondwana Collection Namibia is one of the major achievements of the King Nehale conservancy in the Oshikoto region. This is according to Esther Petrus, the conservancy's coordinator.

Petrus last week said the lodge is built within the conservancy area, and the… read more

• Conservation & Wildlife
• 16/04/2021 03:19

New decisions by global conservation group bolster efforts to save Africa’s elephants

Two big decisions have been made in the last few weeks in relation to African elephants that will have major implications for the survival of the giant mammals.

The first is that a global body devoted to … read more

• Conservation & Wildlife
• 13/04/2021 07:06

Rhino Conservation Experiences introduced to Tintswalo Lapalala

The first of four Rhino Conservation Participation Experiences will take place at Tintswalo Lapalala in the Lapalala Wilderness Reserve in the Waterberg (Limpopo Province), between the 7th  and 9th  of May 2021. (Other dates: June 18-20; July 16-18; August 20-22). Guests will have the unique opportunity to assist t… read more

• Conservation & Wildlife
• 10/04/2021 07:56

Namibia has increased National Parks entrance fees plus new conservation fee

Namibia'sMinistry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MET) has finally obtained all necessary approvals to implement the revised Nat… read more

• Accomodation
• Conservation & Wildlife
• 08/04/2021 14:26

Wilderness Safaris opens a new property in Bostwana

Wilderness Safaris is delighted to announce 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… read more

• Conservation & Wildlife
• 07/04/2021 06:28

Mpumlanga: Temporary closure of provincial nature reserves due to strike action

The Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA) has announced that it's staff went on strike through the National Education, Health and Allied Workers’ Union (NEHAWU) this morning (06 April 2021).

Due to the strike action, all provincial nature reserves in … read more

• Conservation & Wildlife
• 04/04/2021 05:49

Omu Resort Takes Delivery Of First Zebra In Lagos State

Omu Resort has scored another first in wildlife conservation and captive breeding. The resort located at Bogije, Ibeju Lekki, Lagos State recorded the landmark achievement with the recent delivery of two zebras to the resort. With the arrival of the zebras, Omu Resort officially becomes one of only a small number of zoos in … read more

• Conservation & Wildlife
• 31/03/2021 20:13

Kruger National Park Calendar - May!

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• warm to rather cold evenings
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• Destinations
• Conservation & Wildlife
• 26/03/2021 07:52

Mantis opening new mobile camp in Tanzania's Serengeti

Conservation-focused hotel group Mantis has announced it will be opening the new Siringit Migration Camp by Mantis in September 2021.

The mobile camp includes eight luxury guest tents (two of which can be linked) as well as separate dining and lounge tents. The camp will move every few months to follow the migration ro… read more