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 of our planet, water sustains ecosystems, economies and communities. This day also sheds light on the crucial ecological services provided by wetlands and their increasingly…
The Western Soutpansberg Nature Reserve (WSNR), covering 14 properties (eight landowners) and spanning over 11 607 hectares of critical biodiversity, was officially declared on 17 January 2025. The Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT) drove the formation of the WSNR, and this brand-new reserve in the Soutpansberg encompasses a Centre of Endemism, a recognised Key Biodiversity Area,…
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 Run in 2020, Tswalu has been dedicated to accelerating its positive impact and its commitment to sustainability best practices. Following the exciting announcement at The…
At Mont Eco Game Reserve, our vision is to restore the rich biodiversity that once flourished in this region, encompassing both its plant life and the wildlife that once roamed freely. Every new species we reintroduce brings us one step closer to that goal. We are excited to announce the latest addition to our wildlife…
Quiet Parks International has announced NamibRand Nature Reserve as Africa’s first Wilderness Quiet Park. This prestigious recognition underscores NamibRand’s commitment to preserving its pristine natural environment and fostering a quiet sanctuary for humans, animals and birds alike. Located in the captivating landscape of southwestern Namibia, NamibRand Nature Reserve stands as a beacon of conservation, dedicated…
Marine protected areas (MPAs) are the ‘nature reserves’ of the sea, conserving marine biodiversity to protect threatened species and ocean health. South Africa is home to some 41 MPAs that play a vital role in ocean conservation, although currently only 5% of the country’s ocean space is protected by these vital areas. In celebration of…
The 6 500-hectare Northern Drakensberg Nature Reserve, which was formally gazetted on 18 April this year, adds to a conservation corridor connecting the adjacent uKhahlamba Drakensberg Park in KwaZulu-Natal (declared a World Heritage Site in 2000) to the Sterkfontein Nature Reserve in the Free State. The new reserve is made up of 19 properties owned by…
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 of the world’s grandest cableway experiences. Cape Town’s aerial cableway is located within the Table Mountain National Park: a pristine ecosystem of staggering biodiversity, which…
