NEW BOOK: Tracks & Tracking in Southern Africa
This fully revised and updated edition of the earlier Photographic Guide to Tracks & Tracking in Southern Africa is now published in Pocket Guide format. Featuring new photographs throughout, this handy guide provides simple tools to help interpret the tracks and signs of some 105 southern African mammals, reptiles, frogs Continue Reading
An exclusive Namibian bushveld safari experience
Our safari paradise at Kifaru Luxury Lodge and Bush Camp offers guests the opportunity to immerse themselves in utter tranquillity. Embraced by the beautiful bushveld and exquisite African sunsets, Kifaru provides an atmosphere of exclusivity and seclusion. The lodge stands proudly upon the beautifully weathered landscape of Namibia and offers Continue Reading
Tswalu Kalahari Reserve features among world’s best resorts
Tswalu Kalahari Reserve has been included for the first time in the annual Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards, placing 12th in the Best Resorts in South Africa category for 2023. Being voted onto this prestigious list reflects Tswalu’s continued commitment toward regenerative conservation supported by nature-based tourism in one 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
Birth of wild tiger cubs at Tiger Canyon marks rewilding conservation success
One of the only two wild white tigresses left in the world has recently given birth to three cubs at Tiger Canyon, a private nature reserve whose grand purpose is to contribute to global efforts to save critically endangered big cats like the Asian tiger and African cheetah from extinction. Continue Reading
Thornybush unites in a global journey toward sustainability
Thornybush Game Reserve has been accepted as a member of The Long Run, a trailblazing community of nature-based tourism businesses united in their commitment to driving holistic sustainability worldwide. Thornybush has already taken substantial strides toward reinforcing its dedication to environmental conservation and community enrichment – and by joining The Continue Reading
Invest in the untamed beauty of Eswatini
Royal Jozini, the exquisite private game reserve nestled in the southeastern corner of Eswatini (previously Swaziland), is proud to announce a new opportunity for South Africans to invest in a 99-year lease. This landmark development, which wraps around the northern tip of the mighty Lake Jozini, allows new investors to immerse Continue Reading
Brand-new Babohi Lodge elevates the luxury safari experience in the Waterberg
Qwabi Private Game Reserve has unveiled the latest addition to this remarkable Big Five safari destination, with the opening of the five-star lodge Babohi – set in a commanding location overlooking the game-rich hills of the world-famous Waterberg Biosphere. Offering 25 luxurious rooms and suites, Babohi is the flagship offering Continue Reading
Kamara House – the newest exclusive-use offering at Thornybush
Kamara House, a private house overlooking a small riverbed, is the newest luxury safari addition in the Thornybush Nature Reserve and forms part of the game lodge’s recent refurbishment. This exciting new offering is perfect for families, friends, and groups wanting exclusivity while still enjoying access to the main areas Continue Reading
Privacy in the heart of the African bush
Following the successful opening of Sanctuary Tambarare in Ol Pejeta Conservancy last year, Sanctuary Retreats is delighted to announce the opening of a brand-new two-bedroom Private Villa at this exceptional camp in July 2023. Sanctuary Tambarare is located in a secluded spot in the wildlife-rich 90 000-acre Ol Pejeta Conservancy where the Big Continue Reading