Tag: Wildlife conservation

Rare mountain gorilla twins born in DR Congo’s Virunga Park, offering hope for endangered species and African wildlife conservation.
LuxuryTourism

Conservation win as rare gorilla twins born in DR Congo reserve

In a rare and heartening development for wildlife conservation, a mountain gorilla has given birth to twins in Virunga National Park, one of Africa’s most important wildlife reserves. The births, confirmed by park authorities, offer a moment of hope for a species that has long faced the pressures of habitat loss, poaching, and regional conflict.  Mountain gorilla twins are exceptionally…

Oluwatosin Alao Oluwatosin Alao
lions-big-cat masai mara
LuxuryTourism

Maasai Mara reports surge in safari camps

The number of safari camps in Kenya’s Maasai Mara has surged, straining wildlife habitats and prompting legal action to enforce conservation rules.

Timilehin Adejumobi Timilehin Adejumobi
&beyond phinda lodge
LuxuryTourism

10 wildlife lodges where luxury meets conservation

Luxury safaris that protect wildlife and support local communities.

Timilehin Adejumobi Timilehin Adejumobi
Madikwe Game Reserve has introduced new entry measures aimed at limiting the risk of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD)
BusinessTourism

Madikwe Game Reserve introduces FMD safety measures

Madikwe Game Reserve has introduced new entry measures aimed at limiting the risk of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) spreading to livestock and wildlife in the region. The steps follow broader concerns about outbreaks affecting parts of South Africa’s farming sector.  The reserve’s management, working with the North West Parks and Tourism Board, said the measures are designed to protect…

Oluwatosin Alao Oluwatosin Alao
The seasonal closure supports conservation work and protects fragile road networks and wildlife habitats.
BusinessTourism

Gonarezhou shutdown signals shift in Southern Africa safari plans

At a Glance Zimbabwe’s Gonarezhou National Park will close to visitors from Jan. 10 through the end of February 2026, a seasonal move that reflects how safari operators and park managers are adjusting travel calendars to weather patterns and conservation needs.  The annual pause comes during the height of the rainy season, when heavy downpours make travel difficult and increase…

Oluwatosin Alao Oluwatosin Alao
President William Ruto said the project will redefine Tsavo’s role in the safari sector
LuxuryTourism

New Tsavo Wildlife hub targets rising luxury tourism demand

At a Glance Kenya is making a fresh push into the global luxury travel market with the launch of the Tsavo West Rhino Sanctuary, a sweeping conservation and tourism project designed to attract high-spending visitors. The 3,200-square-kilometre reserve, now considered the world’s largest dedicated rhino sanctuary, marks a major shift for Tsavo—one of Africa’s oldest wildlife regions and a landscape…

Oluwatosin Alao Oluwatosin Alao
Bale Mountains National Park shelters rare species such as the Ethiopian wolf, mountain nyala and Bale monkey.
BusinessTourism

UNESCO recognition and new infrastructure lift Bale Mountains tourism

At a Glance Bale Mountains National Park is stepping into the global tourism spotlight, buoyed by a mix of international recognition and long-awaited investment in access and facilities. Once known mainly among conservationists, the park is now drawing growing attention from foreign travelers and tour operators.  A key shift came with UNESCO’s decision to add Bale Mountains to its World…

Oluwatosin Alao Oluwatosin Alao
Elephant at Hapoor Dam, Addo national park
LuxuryTourism

Hapoor Dam restoration begins at Addo park to protect wildlife

At a Glance Addo Elephant National Park, one of South Africa’s busiest wildlife destinations, has begun a major restoration of the Hapoor Dam as part of a wider push to secure long-term water access for its animals. The landmark waterhole, known for close-up elephant sightings, has deteriorated in recent years as shifting ground conditions made it harder—and in some cases…

Oluwatosin Alao Oluwatosin Alao
Borana Lodge experiences
Hot NewsLuxury

Kenya’s Borana Lodge redefines luxury safari travel

Borana Lodge blends luxury safari stays with conservation, offering intimate experiences that support wildlife and local communities in Kenya.

Feyisayo Ajayi Feyisayo Ajayi
A giraffe and zebras graze on dry plains beneath acacia trees in Zimbabwe’s Hwange National Park.
BusinessTourism

Hwange road project raises alarms over wildlife, tourism impact

At a Glance A proposed road detour cutting through a protected buffer zone near Zimbabwe’s Hwange National Park has ignited deep concern among conservationists and tourism operators. They warn the project could devastate one of southern Africa’s most critical wildlife corridors, endanger rural communities, and weaken Zimbabwe’s high-end safari industry — a key source of jobs and foreign currency.  The…

Oluwatosin Alao Oluwatosin Alao