Conservation & Wildlife

• Conservation & Wildlife
• 09/02/2023 20:23

South Africa has released rhino poaching statistics for 2022

The South African Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has released the rhino poaching numbers for 2022. According to Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Barbara Creecy, a total of 448 rhino were killed in … read more

• Conservation & Wildlife
• 06/02/2023 20:38

Lapalala Wilderness School new campus receives Net Zero Carbon Building Certification

Lapalala Wilderness School recently celebrated the official opening of its new environmentally friendly campus situated in the Waterberg Biosphere. A superb eco-built campus, it comes as no surprise their receipt of a Net Zero Carbon Building Certification from The Green Building Association of South Africa. This is an inspiring ex… read more

• Conservation & Wildlife
• 31/01/2023 21:50

Rwanda slashes gorilla-trekking fees for its residents

Rwanda is slashing the price of gorilla-trekking permits to $500 for those who reside in that country in an effort to aid tourism recovery.

The permit fees had been priced at $1,500 for Rwandans and international visitors alike. The higher fee still applies for visitors to Rwanda.

All promotional gorilla-trekking permit… read more

• Conservation & Wildlife
• 25/01/2023 07:56

Namibia released rhino & elephant poaching statistics for 2022!

The Namibian Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) has released the rhino and elephant poaching numbers for 2022. According to the figures, … read more

• Conservation & Wildlife
• 18/01/2023 07:20

Western Cape: Inverdoorn Private Game Reserve reopens in February 2023

The Inverdoorn Private Game Reserve, situated under 2.5 hours from Cape Town in the Ceres Kar… read more

• Conservation & Wildlife
• 04/01/2023 00:29

Zanzibar's Chumbe Island receives UN award

THE famous Chumbe tourist Island, located off Stone Town coastal area, has received prestigious international award for its eco-architecture and low carbon eco-tourism and conservation management.

The Global Forum on Human Settlements, in collaboration with the United Nations Economic and Social Council, has recognized Chumbe Island… read more

• Conservation & Wildlife
• Attractions
• 20/12/2022 05:07

Zimparks increases the entrance fees for Victoria Falls National Park

The Zimbabwe and Wildlife Management Authority (Zimparks) has announced that it will raise the entrance fees to Victoria Falls National Park a… read more

• 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