Conservation & Wildlife
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The
Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA)
is recalibrating its approach for the upcoming financial year, ushering
in a new set of tariffs that will take effect on 12
December 2025 across all its provincial nature reserves.
This move, which sees a 7% increase for South African
citizens an… read more
South
African National Parks (SANParks) has initiated a significant
infrastructure project to address safety concerns and ecological
sustainability at one of Addo Elephant National Park's most renowned
waterholes. In February 2025, SANParks announced that the existing
Hapoor Dam is no longer suitable for wildlife use due to mobility
… read more
In
a striking affirmation of conservation progress, South
African National Parks (SANParks) has confirmed the first
photographic evidence of a leopard in the
West Coast National Park—the first such
sighting in 170 years. This historic moment not only marks the species’
natural return… read more
The spotlight shone on Ethiopia
this week as the country played host to the 25th annual conference of
the Global Wildlife Program (GWP),
reaffirming its commitment to biodiversity conservation, the
preservation of cultural heritage, and the advancement of sustainable
livelihoods. The event, opened by S… read more
December transforms
Kruger National Park into a vibrant
showcase of nature’s vitality, offering an experience unlike any other
season. As the heart of South Africa’s summer unfolds, the park’s
landscapes burst into life, shaped by regular rains, soaring
temperatures, and an abundance of wildlife activity. For those
j… read more
December ushers in a transformative period for the
Okavango Delta in northern Botswana—one of
Africa’s most iconic and ecologically rich destinations. With the onset
of summer rains, the Delta emerges as a vibrant sanctuary, teeming with
renewed life and offering a unique safari experience ideal for those
seeking somet… read more
Akagera
National Park in eastern Rwanda has secured a prominent
place on the global tourism map, earning a spot on National Geographic’s
prestigious list of the world’s 25 must-visit destinations for 2026.
This accolade not only celebrates Akagera’s remarkable transformation
and conservation triumphs but also signals a… read more
The
Okavango Delta in northern Botswana stands
as one of Africa’s most enchanting wilderness destinations, and
November signals a profound shift in its natural rhythms. As the dry
season surrenders to the first welcome rains, this iconic landscape
undergoes a rapid transformation, offering a unique window for
sub-Sah… read more
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