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Great Plains opening two camps in the Maasai Mara
Conservation organization Great Plains has announced it will be opening two camps this summer in Kenya's Maasai Mara.
The new Mara Toto Camp, meaning "baby" in Swahili, will open its doors to guests May 25. The camp will be located less than 2 miles away from big sister Mara Plains Camp, which is scheduled to reopen Ju… read more
Uganda's Queen Elizabeth National Park offers cash reward after lion killings
Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has offered cash rewards for information leading to the killers of six lions in the Queen Elizabeth National Park.
A bounty of 10 million shillings (about R43 000) has been offered to any individual with information that will lead to the arrest and prosecution of the people behind the heinous a… read more
Kruger National Park: SANParks advises not use Punda Maria Gate due to protest action!
South African National Parks (SANParks) has informed the travelling public planning to visit Kruger National Park… read more
The Blue Train Bolsters Its Covid-19 Health And Safety Protocols With Rapid Antigen Testing For Gues
The Blue Train is pleased to announce the strengthening of its health and safety protocols by adding rapid antigen testing for COVID-19. The rapid test is mandatory for all guests and crew, prior to travel and complements a comprehensive set of precautionary measures administered for the safety and peace of mind of guests and crew.… read more
Uganda rhino Nandi leaves behind a legacy for tourism
Nandi breathed her last breath on the night of February 28, 2021, after battling a yet-to-be-identified illness. A post-mortem was undertaken by a team of pathologists from Makerere University and Wildlife Veterinarian from UWA. Nandi had her first calf named Obama in June 2009 and later Malaika “Angel” the female on June 4, 2011. Both Ob… read more
Three best locations in Kenya for an African safari
Kenya, located in the heart of East Africa is one of the more well-known countries in Africa largely due to a strategic location, vibrant economy, highly literate population, and being a peaceful democracy which also happens to be the headquarters for several United Nations agencies.
On the tourism front, Kenya is also one of the best plac… read more
Namibia Wildlife Resorts to slash rates by 70% during weekdays in March 2021
Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR), the state-owned enterprise mandated to run the tourism facilities within the protected areas of Namibia… read more
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New game reserves in South Africa takes form
Babanango Game Reserve is a beautiful conservation story in the heart of rural KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa. This malaria-free game reserve, which will soon be home to the Big Five, is one of the country's newest reserves and is set on the White Umfolozi River.
Encompassing mistbelt grasslands, thornveld and river frontage, … read more
US Ambassador has close encounter with rhino at Mkomazi National Park
The few remaining black rhinos are living protected at Mkomazi Park, famous for rhino conservation in East Africa. The Tanzania National Parks authority has created viewing points in the park to allow tourists to view the rhinos at a very close range. The park had once remained remote and inaccessible since its establ… read more
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