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
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 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 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 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, 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 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 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
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, 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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
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 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. Continue Reading