Join the unified global call to save the ocean by supporting MPA Day this August
“After living for nearly 100 years on this planet, I now understand the most important place on Earth is not on land, but at sea.” – Sir David Attenborough The Continue Reading
ADvTECH and IIE MSA harness student power to boost SA’s water quality
ADvTECH, in collaboration with the IIE MSA Centre for Water and the Environment (CWE), has launched the Water Quality Monitoring Initiative: a national, student-led citizen science project aimed at protecting Continue Reading
Turning nature into timeless luxury
Touchwood, a Pretoria-based brand, is redefining the landscape of South African jewellery and accessories by blending natural elements with modern design. Since its inception in 2015, the company has garnered Continue Reading
Eswatini Tops for Responsible Tourism
Eswatini has further cemented its place on the responsible tourism map, following a significant double recognition that highlights the country’s growing role in sustainable travel. In the space of just Continue Reading
Calling all eco-warriors! Entries now open for 2025 Eco-Logic Awards
The 14th annual Eco-Logic Awards – South Africa’s premier platform celebrating and promoting the country’s eco-champions making an impact in environmental conservation, sustainability and eco-innovation – are open for entry. Continue Reading
Pondo trail run returns for 2025 – An unforgettable journey for a cause
Pondoland, South Africa – The PONDO Trail Run is back for 2025, once again inviting trail runners to experience one of the world’s last untouched coastlines while making a tangible Continue Reading
ENVI Sisini Serengeti: Leading the change in sustainable luxury hospitality
ENVI Sisini Serengeti is officially a member of Beyond Green, a global portfolio of sustainable accommodations representing the gold standard in responsible tourism. This achievement positions ENVI Sisini Serengeti among Continue Reading
Bwindi Lodge celebrates 25 years of pioneering gorilla ecotourism in Uganda
Volcanoes Safaris, the pioneer of gorilla and chimpanzee ecotourism in Uganda and Rwanda since 1997, is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its award-winning Bwindi Lodge. Overlooking the primeval Bwindi Impenetrable Continue Reading
World Water Day: How Private Landowners are Conserving South Africa’s Wetlands
Marked annually on 22 March, World Water Day highlights the importance of water in all its forms – from oceans and glaciers to river systems and wetlands. As the lifeblood Continue Reading
Comfort, luxury and sustainability at the newly opened Franschhoek House
Franschhoek House, an exclusive-use villa on the La Residence Estate in the Cape Winelands, offers privacy and exclusivity: a thoughtful blend of old and new, where every design element has Continue Reading
Roots of hope: The fight to save Kenya’s mangrove forests
Kenya’s mangrove forests are among the country’s most critical habitats in the fight against climate change. These vital ecosystems serve as essential breeding grounds for marine life, shield the coastline Continue Reading
The Good Life Show: Innovation, sustainability and wellness
The Good Life Show is the leading event of its kind on the annual calendar, taking place from 30 May to 1 June at the Cape Town International Convention Centre Continue Reading
Register now for the 2025 Responsible Tourism Awards
Calling all change-makers! Africa Travel Week (ATW) is urging responsible tourism businesses to enter the WTM Africa Responsible Tourism Awards. The deadline for submissions is 19 March 2025. “These annual Continue Reading
Onguma launches Namibia’s first walking trails camp near Etosha
The new Onguma Trails Camp launches on 1 April 2025. This intimate, eco-friendly glamp-camp offers a two-night walking trail experience that can be extended to three nights – delivering a Continue Reading
Recycled bicycles: A unique holiday experience at the Cape Grace
Cape Town’s iconic Cape Grace Hotel has introduced an exciting new way to explore the Mother City – on Vélosophy RE:CYCLE bicycles, crafted from recycled Nespresso coffee capsules. A partnership Continue Reading
Jumeirah moves into Africa with private safari reserve and exclusive island
Jumeirah, a global leader in luxury hospitality and a member of Dubai Holding, has forged a unique partnership with the Thanda Group for the introduction of two new iconic destinations: Continue Reading
Discover Kruger Untamed: A soulful safari with a light footprint
A deep experience with a light footprint. That’s the inspiring ethos behind the two Kruger Untamed exclusive seasonal camps, Tshokwane River Camp and Satara Plains Camp. Both offer a true Continue Reading
Ngepi Camp: Where Mother Nature gets a hug!
Are you ready for a safari experience that’s as wild as your uncle’s dancing at a family wedding? Well, 30 plus years ago, Ngepi Camp sprouted like a water lily Continue Reading
Tswalu achieves The Long Run’s Global Ecosphere Retreat status
Tswalu Kalahari Reserve has been awarded Global Ecosphere Retreat (GER) status by The Long Run, achieving the organisation’s most advanced sustainability standard. Since becoming a fellow member of The Long Continue Reading
KZN properties rock at the 2024 World Travel Awards
Thonga Beach Lodge at Mabibi in KwaZulu-Natal has brought home the prestigious title of South Africa’s Leading Beach Hotel for 2024 at the esteemed World Travel Awards (WTA) held in Continue Reading
Vergelegen’s innovative wine tourism experiences awarded
Vergelegen Wine Estate, long renowned for its commitment to protecting history and heritage, has officially been recognised for its innovation, too. The 324-year-old Somerset West estate scooped the Innovative Wine Continue Reading
Exciting news from Thesen Island!
There’s always something happening at the 5-star Turbine Boutique Hotel and Spa… and right now, also at Thesen Island. “We’re proud to celebrate our island’s achievements with the announcement that Continue Reading
Enchanting stargazing experience at Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti
Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti invites travellers to elevate their immersive safari experience with stargazing under the vast, unspoilt African sky. This enchanting activity, offered exclusively through the lodge’s Discovery Continue Reading
Meet all the 2024 Eco-Logic Award finalists
The Eco-Logic Awards 2024 has announced the finalists for the highly anticipated awards event that will take place on 30 October at the Two Oceans Aquarium, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town. Continue Reading
World Rivers Day, and the Ford Wildlife Foundation’s contribution to conservation
World Rivers Day, celebrated this year on 22 September 2024, is a global event that underscores the importance of rivers and their conservation. Rivers are essential to ecosystems, biodiversity, human Continue Reading
An abundance of wildlife, varied landscapes and pristine natural beauty await at Wilderness Mokete
The new Wilderness Mokete luxury tented camp has opened in the famed Mababe wilderness area on the eastern edge of the Okavango Delta, offering an unparalleled safari experience in Botswana. Continue Reading
The all-new Tubu Tree and Little Tubu in Botswana’s Jao Reserve
Wilderness has transformed Tubu Tree and Little Tubu camps, nestled deep within the heart of the Okavango Delta’s Hunda Island in Botswana’s wildlife-rich Jao Reserve. These iconic camps have been Continue Reading
Brahman Hills celebrates prestigious 5-star rating for luxury cottages
Tucked away in the enchanting Blue Crane Nature Reserve, Brahman Hills has long been a sanctuary for guests seeking a unique blend of luxury and nature. Recently, this award-winning KwaZulu-Natal Continue Reading
A truly down-to-earth mountain escape
Cradled by the Cape Fold Mountains, far away from the city rush, lies Simonskloof Mountain Retreat – your ideal destination for a digital detox and soul recharge. Located 50 kilometres Continue Reading
Gondwana Collection Namibia: Continuous improvement in sustainable operations
Gondwana Collection Namibia maintains the highest eco-standards across its lodges and hotels, a commitment demonstrated since its inaugural participation in the Eco Awards back in 2011. Once again, this year Gondwana has Continue Reading
Addo Elephant National Park goes green
Addo Elephant National Park outside Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape is making big improvements to mitigate its impact on the environment. In recent months, various solar-powered projects have been commissioned Continue Reading
New seasonal Kruger camp open for business
A new seasonal camp in the central Kruger National Park, Kruger Untamed Satara Plains Camp, is offering guests an immersive way to experience one of Africa’s most iconic safari destinations Continue Reading
Preserving biodiversity on Table Mountain
Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Company (TMACC) has earned a global reputation for its commitment to responsible tourism, and its contributions to protecting the historic mountain on which it operates one Continue Reading