Conservation & Wildlife

• Conservation & Wildlife
• 01/12/2022 07:48

Namibia: New rhino poaching figures

According to the spokesperson of the Namibian Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT), Romeo Muyunda, Namibia has lost at least … read more

• Accomodation
• Conservation & Wildlife
• 20/11/2022 20:31

Wilderness reveals new brand and website

A new Wilderness is here. From humble beginnings in Botswana almost 40 years ago, the company started with a few rustic tents, a single Land Rover, two dedicated safari guides, and a dream of showcasing Africa’s iconic wild places. Wilderness has since grown into a world-leading conservation and hospitality company, with over 3,000… read more

• Conservation & Wildlife
• 08/11/2022 05:17

Namibia pushes to develop trans-border eco-tourism to foster regional development

Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) sent a delegation to South Africa to assess progress in the development of cross-border tourism products and events within the /Ai /Ais-Richtersveld Transfrontier Park and commitments that were made before the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Namibian delegation travelled to Pretoria, South Africa fro… read more

• Conservation & Wildlife
• 02/11/2022 07:33

Africa still roams free in Zambia's Lower Zambezi National Park

The Lower Zambezi National Park in Zambia has often been described as an "undiscovered and unspoiled" wilderness area. This year, however, this national park on the banks of the Zambezi River received global attention as well as many prestigious accolades.

The biggest attraction of the Lower Zambezi is that it is still authentic and… read more

• Conservation & Wildlife
• 02/11/2022 07:32

Angama plans tented safari lodge in the shadow of Kilimanjaro

Safari operator Angama said it plans to open Angama Amboseli, an intimate 10-suite tented lodge set in Kenya's private 5,700-acre Kimana Sanctuary, against the iconic backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro. The debut is scheduled for November of 2023.

Each of Angama Amboseli's tented suites, including two sets of connecting family units, will featu… read more

• Conservation & Wildlife
• 28/10/2022 06:21

South Africa's Wildlife ranches can offer solutions to Africa's growing conservation challenges

Designated protected areas for wildlife - such as national parks - are the world's principal conservation strategy. But this model to conserve wildlife in Africa is increasingly coming under pressure. Changing climates, volatile economies and political systems, conflicting sentiments around wildlife management practices (like trophy hunting) and… read more

• Conservation & Wildlife
• 25/10/2022 21:14

Addo Elephant National Park: Tap water currently unsafe to drink

South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that the tap water in the whole Sundays River Valley Local Municipality, which encompasses the Addo Elephant National Park in the … read more

• Conservation & Wildlife
• 12/10/2022 21:50

Volcanoes Safaris announces 2023 plans to open 5th lodge in Kibale, Uganda

As we step into a new era of travel, one which prioritizes planetary wellbeing, authenticity and transparency, Volcanoes Safaris, pioneers of gorilla and chimpanzee eco-tourism in Uganda and Rwanda since 1997, reflects on the last 25 years while looking ahead as they announce the launch of their 5th lodge to open in 2023 near Kibal… read more

• Conservation & Wildlife
• 06/10/2022 22:28

Namibia: New rhino and elephant poaching figures

Namibia has recorded 55 cases of rhino poaching since the beginning of this year. According to the Namibian Minister of Environment, Forestry… read more

• Conservation & Wildlife
• 25/09/2022 20:05

White rhino calves born after the largest-ever single translocation to Rwanda

Rwanda’s Akagera National Park witnessed the birth of White rhino calves after  the largest single rhino translocation ever undertaken last year.

The birth of the calves is seen as an essential step toward establishing Akagera as a critical rhino breeding stronghold.

In November 2021, 30 white rhinos were introduc… read more