5 wild Cape vulture secrets – and where to witness them
Think you know vultures? Think again. The Cape vulture is one of South Africa’s most awe-inspiring – and endangered – avian giants. These feathered powerhouses are crucial to the ecosystem, yet many people know surprisingly little about them. Fortunately, the Bothongo Rhino & Lion Nature Reserve offers one of the Continue Reading
Explore Brahman Hills’ brand-new Forest Walk!
Nestled within the 1 000-hectare Blue Crane Nature Reserve, a new 3km Forest Walk at Brahman Hills offers a rare opportunity for visitors to reconnect with nature in an extraordinary way. Opened in 2024, this beautifully designed trail invites guests to explore the breathtaking landscape of the Midlands while embracing Continue Reading
Vergelegen: A haven for wildlife
Vergelegen Wine Estate in Somerset West is celebrating the arrival of many new additions to its thriving wildlife family. Rare Rau quagga, eland and black wildebeest are breeding in the wine estate’s 1 900-hectare private nature reserve, which has the same conservation status as the Kruger National Park. The fenced Continue Reading
De Hoop Collection Bruce Jack Luxury Wine Weekend
This May, a member of Cape Country Routes, the De Hoop Collection, is partnering with Bruce Jack, founder and winemaker of Bruce Jack Wines – an independent, family-run, global wine business based in the Bredekloof Valley – to offer a Luxury Wine Weekend from 30 May to 1 June 2025. 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
South Africa’s first slow overnight hiking trail
CapeNature has introduced South Africa’s first slow hiking trail at the beautiful De Mond Nature Reserve, just a stone’s throw from the historic seaside town of Arniston. The Damara Trail is a new immersive experience in nature and invites visitors to slow down and enjoy the environment at a leisurely Continue Reading
NamibRand Nature Reserve: Africa’s first Wilderness Quiet Park
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 Continue Reading
Simbambili Game Lodge undergoes refurbishment
Thornybush has announced the comprehensive refurbishment of Simbambili Game Lodge, an iconic destination within the renowned Sabi Sands Nature Reserve. This refurbishment aims to preserve the lodge’s storied history while enhancing its status as a premier destination for luxury safari experiences. As pioneer in the safari industry, Thornybush remains committed 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