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 Tourism Experiences award in the 2025 Best Of Wine Tourism and Wine Tourism Ambassador Awards. Initiated by Great Wine Capitals Continue Reading
The African penguin faces extinction – and it needs your help
The African penguin, with its distinctive black-and-white plumage, is a cherished symbol of South Africa’s unique coastal ecosystem and an iconic attraction for both locals and tourists alike. Yet, the species – known for its playfulness and social bonds – has already lost 97% of its population and could be Continue Reading
Bottelary Hills Conservancy All Set for Garden Town 2024
The Bottelary Hills Renosterveld Conservancy (BHRC), nestled in the heart of the Cape Floral Kingdom World Heritage Site, will be showcasing its natural beauty during Garden Town Stellenbosch 2024. The Cape Floral Kingdom, known for being the smallest and most diverse botanical kingdom globally, features over 8 600 plant species, Continue Reading
Mont Eco Game Reserve welcomes its newest residents
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 Continue Reading
Hands-on rhino conservation: Learning at the frontlines
To secure a future for rhinos, we must educate the next generation on rhino conservation, including challenging yet necessary measures like dehorning. Timothy Isabirye, marketing manager of Husqvarna South Africa, says: “This is a view shared by Husqvarna South Africa. The company has contributed to dehorning initiatives for several years, Continue Reading
Tswalu Kalahari Reserve ranks top in Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards 2024
Tswalu Kalahari Reserve has achieved remarkable recognition by securing top rankings in the prestigious Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards for 2024. The property has been named the #2 Resort in South Africa in the United States edition, and the #4 Resort in South Africa in the United Kingdom edition. Continue Reading
La Petite Ferme: Rebranding of Baboon Rock wine range and a new partnership with Baboon Matters
Every brand has its seasons and moments to reassess its market appeal. Over the past few months, La Petite Ferme has embarked on this journey with Baboon Rock, its playful and creative label. The wine estate’s goal is to blend curiosity with a touch of modern sophistication, while maintaining the 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. Highlighting some of South Africa’s most innovative and impactful eco-champions, these awards – now in their 13th year – celebrate 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 life and economic activities. They provide fresh water, which is vital for drinking, agriculture, industry and energy – making them Continue Reading
A living archive of South Africa’s unique desert biome flora
The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI), together with South African National Parks (SANParks), celebrated the completion of the Richtersveld Desert Botanical Garden at Sendelingsdrif in the Richtersveld National Park, on 20 August 2024. The botanical garden was established through a partnership between SANBI and SANParks, in terms of which Continue Reading
Enjoy a week of free access to South Africa’s national parks
On 8 September 2024, South African National Parks (SANParks) will host a celebratory event at Marakele National Park (pictured) to kickstart the 19th annual SA National Parks Week, which will be held from 9 to 13 September 2024 and extended to 14 and 15 September at selected national parks. During Continue Reading
Interesting facts about four of SA’s biggest and oldest coastal marine protected areas
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 Continue Reading
Patrick Mavros: Africa’s definitive luxury lifestyle brand
Patrick Mavros stands for craft, design, art, conservation and, above all, family. Having recently launched its newest boutique in Cape Town, Lynette Botha delves a little deeper into the history of this esteemed brand – and the inspiring lineage behind it. Ensconced in the serene Umwimsi Valley outside Harare, Zimbabwe, Continue Reading
Bushwise and Sabi Sabi launch the Sabi Sabi Ranger Academy
Bushwise Field Guides and the Sabi Sabi Collection have announced a new initiative to train the next generation of field guides through the Sabi Sabi Ranger Academy in South Africa’s Greater Kruger National Park. This initiative will sponsor students from local rural communities to complete field guide training, equipping them Continue Reading
VulPro and partners take major step in Egyptian vulture conservation in South Africa
In a significant move to restore Egyptian vultures as a breeding species in South Africa, VulPro – in collaboration with the World Bird Sanctuary and the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance – has successfully relocated two endangered Egyptian vultures to VulPro@Shamwari. The arrival of the pair at VulPro’s facility at Continue Reading
A kingdom to call home: The Royal Thanda Club by Thanda Safari
In its 20th anniversary year, Thanda Safari has launched The Royal Thanda Club. This exciting new experience is set to become one of the most exclusive private residence clubs and real estate offerings in Africa. Owned by discerning families from around the world, these Royal Residences, located within The Royal Continue Reading
Panthera Africa scoops prestigious award for Most Dedicated Big Cat Rescue Sanctuary in South Africa
Panthera Africa Big Cat Sanctuary has been awarded the prestigious title of “Most Dedicated Big Cat Rescue Sanctuary – South Africa 2024” by MEA Markets as part of the latter’s seventh annual African Excellence Awards. This esteemed recognition highlights Panthera Africa’s unwavering commitment to its 25 big cat rescues, and 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 excelled, marking continuous improvement in sustainable operations. Most recently, the Gondwana properties in the Kunene Region received notable recognition. Omarunga Continue Reading
New nature reserve in the breathtaking Northern Drakensberg
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 Continue Reading
Understanding the animal that changed his life
South African conservation organisation WILDTRUST has released Caleb: Beyond the Bite: a short film following award-winning actor, para-athlete and shark bite survivor Caleb Swanepoel, and his relationship with the ocean. In hopes to reconnect with his experience and better understand the animal that changed his life, the short film follows Continue Reading
The battle for our world’s last nature strongholds has begun
The mighty Zambezi River, the fourth largest river in Africa, plays host to an incredible four-part documentary series titled Wild Zambezi. Celebrating Environment Month in June, the docuseries will screen exclusively at select Ster-Kinekor cinemas around South Africa, with the first episode releasing on 9 and 11 June. And, the best part Continue Reading
Fast cats and fast cars
In May, the racing suit of one of F1’s brightest young stars, Oscar Piastri, went up for auction to raise much-needed funds for the Ann van Dyk Cheetah Centre near Hartbeespoort. The suit was worn during Piastri’s amazing rookie season in Qatar in 2023 where he scored his very first Continue Reading
Unique African luxury brand arrives in South Africa
Iconic international jewellery house Patrick Mavros has opened its first boutique in South Africa at Cape Town’s prestigious V&A Waterfront. This expansion marks a significant milestone for the family business, bringing together two icons: the timeless elegance of Patrick Mavros’ creations and the beauty of the V&A Waterfront. The eponymous brand was founded in 1978 when Continue Reading
Championing Africa’s conservation heroes
In an inspiring move to honour and support the unsung heroes of wildlife and marine conservation across Africa, African Secret Cream Liqueur has created “The Secret Hero of Africa” initiative. This campaign is dedicated to celebrating the courageous efforts of individuals and groups working tirelessly to ensure the preservation of Continue Reading
Cheetah Conservation Fund unveils new features and improvements to enrich the visitor experience
The Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF) has experienced an unprecedented increase in visitor numbers to its Research & Education Centre, surpassing pre-pandemic visitation figures. This notable rise in interest highlights a growing commitment to responsible and sustainable tourism, supporting wildlife conservation efforts and involving local communities. In response to this demand, Continue Reading
Crocworld’s rehabilitated tortoise needs a new name!
In the few months that the three-legged leopard tortoise has lived at Crocworld Conservation Centre, it has already befriended a fellow ‘tripod’ tortoise who is also being rehabilitated at the Scottburgh centre. To make the latest Crocworld resident really feel part of the family, the team at Crocworld is calling Continue Reading
Montego Pet Nutrition proud sponsor of canine heroes protecting Africa’s wildlife
Canine companions are our best friends in the quest to conserve Africa’s wildlife. Training dogs to work alongside human handlers has proven an indispensable strategy, especially in the realm of counter-wildlife trafficking efforts, where our furry friends’ superhuman sense of smell is deployed to assist across a wide range of Continue Reading
SANParks Honorary Rangers’ contribution grows to R80 million
South African National Parks (SANParks) congratulates the SANParks Honorary Rangers (SHR) on their 2023 Integrated Report. The report showcases the amazing work of the volunteer members and the projects that have made a tangible difference in the country’s national parks. This year is also the 60th anniversary of the SHR. Continue Reading
Plight of Kruger rhinos to be spotlighted at exclusive launch of Saviours’ Army
Non-profit organisation Rhino Disharmony will be launching the Saviours’ Army, a brand-new rhino awareness initiative, on 12 February during an exclusive event at The Winchester Hotel in Sea Point, Cape Town. The Saviours’ Army calls for a united stance against rhino poaching, with the slogan: “Will you stand with us?” Continue Reading
Africa’s largest vulture relocation marks a conservation milestone
The first phase of a project to secure the future of wild vulture populations in southern Africa has been successfully completed, with 160 Cape and African white-backed vultures settled into their new home at Shamwari Private Game Reserve. The birds are the vanguard of a two-year project to establish a Continue Reading