Conservation & Wildlife
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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
The Department of Wildlife and
National Parks (DWNP) in Botswana has issued an urgent advisory
following a confirmed leopard sighting near Sir Seretse
Khama International Airport (GBE), located approximately
15 kilometers north of Gaborone’s city center. This development
underscores the ongoing reality of wildli… read more
South African National Parks
(SANParks) has unveiled the dates for the much-anticipated 20th edition
of South African National Parks Week, a
flagship event that invites locals to explore the country’s breathtaking
natural heritage without paying entry fees. Running from
22 to 26 September 2025, with so… read more
South African National Parks
(SANParks) has announced the much-anticipated full reopening of the
iconic Sendelingsdrift pontoon ferry from
20 August 2025. This vital link at the Sendelingsdrift
border post reconnects travellers with the spectacular
/Ai-/Ais Richtersveld Transfrontier Par… read more
Zambia has made
conservation history with its largest-ever wildlife translocation,
relocating an impressive 1,650 wildebeest and 300 zebras from the vast
grasslands of Liuwa Plain National Park to the expansive Kafue National
Park. This landmark operation was executed through a strategic
partnership involving the M… read more
The
Zambian Ministry of Tourism, through its Department of National Parks
& Wildlife, has embarked on a groundbreaking conservation initiative
that promises to reshape the wildlife landscape and tourism prospects
of the country’s premier parks. In collaboration with the Barotse Royal
Establishment and African Parks Network, this am… read more
Kenya's
conservation tourism sector has received a significant boost as the
Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy (MKWC) secured its place
among the world's elite destinations in Tripadvisor's
prestigious 2025 Travelers' Choice Awards. This recognition positions
the conservancy within the top 10 percent of … read more
Gondwana
Canyon Park in southern Namibia is set to
become home to the world’s largest privately owned Black Rhino
sanctuary. This groundbreaking initiative, spearheaded by
Gondwana Collection Namibia, promises exciting new
opportunities for African travel agents seeking
unique and impactful tourism … read more
A
recent sighting of the Knysna elephant, affectionately nicknamed
“Oupoot,” has ignited renewed interest in the Garden Route’s
conservation efforts and eco-tourism potential. This rare glimpse of
the elusive female elephant, captured on camera traps near the Knysna
Forest, offers exciting prospects for African travel agents seeking t… read more
South
Africa has launched the Rhino Renaissance
Campaign, a 10-year initiative to revitalize its
white rhino population. Unveiled at Kruger
National Park during the G20 Environment and Sustainability Working
Group meeting, the campaign blends
conservation with community
emp… read more