For the serial explorers among us, 2020 felt like the year we stopped going. Covid-19 made its global debut and continued to run interference into 2022, scuppering travel plans and forcing the planet to press pause. 2024 is upon us and conscious travellers remain committed to re-thinking the way they …
Peter and Christine Watt have a grand passion that befits the objects of their affection, a majestic Percheron herd that dwells under their protection at Outeniqua Moon and the Heavy Draft Horse Foundation near Mossel Bay on the Garden Route. Beautifully located in a region thick with forests and rambling …
Ah, Zululand. A destination that entices with a bit of everything- cultural heritage, historical gravitas and an exceptional natural environment. This past November I finally returned after about 40 years, true story. This time I was headed for the all-new Babanango Game Reserve in Northern KwaZulu-Natal, a world-class, sustainable and …
UPDATE: Lord Ashcroft’s book UNFAIR GAME was submitted to South Africa’s Department of Environment’s High Level Panel (HLP) back in June 2020. Appointed by the South African Minister of the Environment, Ms Barbara Creecy, the HLP was established to review policies, legislation and related practices on the management, breeding, hunting, …
I’ve had KZN in my sights for a while now. When #LockdownSA lifts and we are free once again to go adventuring, the province is going to be at the top of my list. I’m thrilled to share about BABANANGO, a stunning new conservation-focused lodge established within in a …
Pangolin.Africa endorses global conservation declaration against wildlife trade Conservation non-profit Pangolin.Africa has formally endorsed the #EndTheTrade Coalition and campaign launched this week by Global Wildlife Conservation, Wildlife Conservation Society and WildAid. The Coalition aims to permanently end the commercial trade and sale in markets of wild terrestrial animals for consumption, …
