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Nairobi park dispute grows as conservationists warn of forest loss
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Dispute grows over development near Kenya’s Nairobi National Park

A dispute over new construction inside Nairobi National Park is drawing renewed attention to how Kenya manages its most sensitive conservation areas, as environmental groups and state officials clash over the future of the reserve.  The row comes at a time when Nairobi is expanding quickly, placing added pressure on land once set aside for wildlife. For many residents and…

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Borana Lodge: Kenya’s luxury safari rooted in conservation

Borana Lodge in Laikipia blends conservation, community, and comfort, offering travelers a luxury safari that restores and protects Kenya’s wild lands.

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Wildfire burns through dry bush in Etosha National Park, Namibia, as crews work to contain the blaze.
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Etosha national park battles wildfire damage, eyes renewal

At a Glance Etosha National Park, one of Namibia's most important natural areas and a popular stop on Southern Africa's safari circuit, is still dealing with the damage from a wildfire that swept across the area in late September. The blaze, which began on Sept. 22, scorched more than a third of the park’s vast wilderness and has left behind…

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