Cheetah conservation thrives at Lalibela with birth of six cubs
As autumn light washes over Lalibela Wildlife Reserve in the Eastern Cape, a remarkable wildlife story quietly unfolds in the tall grass. Six cheetah cubs, just three weeks old, are captured on the reserve’s thermal cameras, their tiny spotted forms huddled close to their vigilant mother. Beyond celebrating an increase Continue Reading
Soulmates of the wild: Meet the Eastern Cape animals that form lifelong pair bonds
February is the month of love, and if you look closely, you’ll see that love can be everlasting in the animal kingdom. From devoted blue crane pairs to family-oriented jackals and fiercely protective elephant shrews, you can experience the wonder of creatures that mate for life at Lalibela Wildlife Reserve. Continue Reading
Drostdy Hotel: Centuries-old charm with modern luxury
Escape to the Drostdy Hotel in the heart of Graaff-Reinet, where two centuries of history meet modern luxury. Originally built in 1804, the Drostdy has undergone meticulous refinement over the years to become one of South Africa’s most beloved heritage hotels. This magnificent 48-room boutique 5-star hotel offers opulent accommodation, 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
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 throughout the park, and a biofiltration system is recycling up to 80% of its busiest camp’s grey water. The park’s 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
Secluded Inzolo Lodge once again welcomes guests after overcoming flood challenges
Set in seclusion on the side of a hill overlooking a valley, the uniquely private nature of Lalibela Game Reserve’s Inzolo Lodge proved to be its undoing after much-needed rains arrived on the reserve and blocked access to the lodge. But, with a bit of ingenuity and teamwork, Inzolo Lodge Continue Reading
Africa’s largest vulture relocation project gets the green light
The largest relocation of vultures ever undertaken reached a critical milestone, when approval was granted to move a first tranche of 155 birds to a new home in the Eastern Cape. Now that the Department of Forestry Fisheries and Environment has given the green light, work is underway on a Continue Reading
Samara Karoo Reserve recognised in the Top 15 Resorts in South Africa
Samara Karoo Reserve, near Graaff-Reinet in the Eastern Cape’s Great Karoo region – and home to the Big Five, over 60 mammal species and 225 bird species – was recognised in the Top 15 Resorts in South Africa in the 2023 Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards. The Readers’ Choice Continue Reading