Conservation & Wildlife
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Etosha National Park, a jewel
of Namibia’s wildlife heritage and a cornerstone of Southern Africa’s
safari circuit, has recently faced one of its most severe environmental
crises. Since the wildfire outbreak on September 22, 2025, the park has
endured extensive damage, with over a third of its vast expanse scorched
by flames. Th… read more
South
African National Parks (SANParks) has issued a public
statement confirming the occurrence of localized anthrax cases within
Kruger National Park, a situation that
aligns with the park’s natural disease cycle. This announcement, while
noteworthy, brings with it a reassuring message: there is an
… read more
This
September, as South Africa marks Tourism
Month, a significant spotlight falls on the remarkable
strides made at Mabula Private Game
Reserve, where Extraordinary Resorts Management is
nurturing the next wave of safari talent. The success of Mabula’s
trainee guides signals not only personal triump… read more
In a
proactive move to safeguard both wildlife and guests,
South African National Parks (SANParks) has
instituted a temporary closure of the renowned
Matekenyane Lookout Point within the
southern reaches of Kruger National Park.
This decision follows the confirmed presence of a lione… read more
The
Namibian Roads Authority (RA) has
announced a major milestone in the country’s transport infrastructure:
the opening of newly completed sections of the Dr Hage G.
Geingob Freeway, formerly known as the Windhoek – Hosea
Kutako International Airport Road. This development marks a significant
leap f… read more
At the foot of the
Virunga Massif, Musanze District has
undergone a remarkable evolution over the past two decades, shifting
from a tranquil agricultural landscape into a vibrant epicentre of
conservation-driven development. This
transformation is closely tied to the success of gorilla
touris… read more
Kenya’s
wildlife tourism industry is once again under the spotlight following a
series of viral incidents that have ignited widespread condemnation and
prompted authorities to tighten enforcement of park rules. The latest
controversy centers on a Spanish visitor who filmed himself pouring beer
down an elephant’s trunk at the renowned … read more
Limpopo
Wildlife Resorts (LWR) has officially announced that
Mahala Week 2025 will take place from 8 to
14 September, once again opening the gates of some of South Africa’s
most breathtaking natural attractions to citizens at no charge. This
annual event continues to solidify Limpopo’s reputation as a … read more
South African
National Parks (SANParks) has taken a bold step in predator management
at Mountain Zebra National Park (MZNP),
located near Nxuba in the Eastern Cape, by relocating two male lions
from Addo Elephant National Park. On 11 July 2025, Niklaas
and Witwarm were introduced into the park’s bomas … read more
South
Africa’s Namaqua National Park is
currently undergoing one of its most enchanting transformations of the
year, as the arid landscape bursts into a vibrant tapestry of
wildflowers. Thanks to abundant seasonal rainfall, the usually dry
Namaqualand veld is now blanketed with vast carpets of daisies,
succulents, an… read more
Etosha National Park Wildfires: Navigating Challenges and Opportunities Amidst Recovery and Infrastr
Anthrax Cases in Kruger: SANParks Reassures Visitors, Outbreak Poses Minimal Risk
New Generation of Safari Guides Elevates South Africa’s Wildlife Experiences at Mabula
Namibia Unveils Key Freeway Sections, Boosting Airport Access and Regional Trade
Musanze’s Conservation: How Gorilla Tourism Is Powering Rwanda’s Urban and Social Transformation
Kenya Ramps Up Wildlife Protection After Viral Elephant Beer Incident and Maasai Mara Breaches
South Africans Get Free Access to Limpopo’s Top Nature Reserves During Mahala Week 2025
New Lion Coalition at Mountain Zebra National Park Revitalizes Predator Dynamics in Eastern Cape
