Captive wildlife attractions and interactions remain a complex, contentious and emotionally charged issue. There is a growing movement, at both local and international levels, against tourism experiences that potentially harm animals. ​ In response the Southern Africa Tourism Services Association (SATSA) has embarked on a comprehensive research ini...

From the safety of our Land Cruiser we watched the leopard looking down at us disdainfully, from where it lay stretched out on the branches of a marula tree.It had just finished devouring its kill, letting the remains drop to the ground where they were quickly snatched up by scavenging hyenas.​  Leopards usually hoist their killed prey of any ...

Farlows Travel has added Gkhui Gkhui in South Africa to its portfolio of fishing excursions. Situated on the banks of the Orange River, the Ghkui Ghkui River Lodge is a premier destination for hard-fighting smallmouth and largemouth yellowfish on fly. The species has seen huge growth in popularity in recent years and is an excellent and challenging...

The Singita game reserve was honoured this year with two coveted awards that celebrate exceptional achievements in eco-design and wildlife protection. Sustainable conservation and eco-friendly tourism are at the heart of the brand's commitment to its 100-year purpose to preserve and protect large areas of African wilderness for future generations, ...

The Mother City has long been known for its beauty and diversity, but last year it gained fame for surviving "Day Zero", the date in April 2018 when Cape Town's water supply was supposed to run dry following a long drought. Challenged to conserve water, the city's residents pulled off a near miracle. Day Zero kept getting pushed back and in the end...

The Morukuru Beach Lodge, a member of Morukuru Family De Hoop and safari company Natural Selection's Lekkerwater Beach lodge have launched the De Hoop Camino offering the active traveller a new way to explore South Africa's Garden Route. The De Hoop Camino will follow 14 km of scenic trails and footpaths along the beaches, coves and the fynbos-cove...