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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
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
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
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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
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
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