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. Submissions are being accepted across 12 award categories including Climate Change, Nature Conservation, Water Conservation, Circular Economy and Waste Innovation, Continue Reading
Gorongosa Safaris: A new dawn for ecotourism in Mozambique
Classic Portfolio has partnered with Gorongosa Safaris, the tourism arm of the Gorongosa Restoration Project, as part of its esteemed collection of independently owned lodges and camps across Africa. As one of the world’s most remarkable conservation success stories, Gorongosa Safaris signifies a new dawn for ecotourism, opening up one 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 Forest and with stunning views of the forest canopy, Bwindi Lodge is one of Africa’s unique lodges. From its beginnings Continue Reading
New nature reserve declared in the Soutpansberg Mountains
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, 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 soul safari in central Kruger National Park (KNP) during the winter months, the best time for game viewing in the 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