The Addo Elephant National Park in South Africa was established 94 years ago to protect the last 11 elephants in the Eastern Cape region. Since then, the reserve has expanded to 155,000 hectares and ...

Discover six beginner-friendly birdwatching destinations in South Africa and start your birding journey with confidence.

Escape the usual tourist trail with these five underrated South African towns packed with scenery, history and outdoor ...

Sissie Matele and Nicky McLeod’s 20-year friendship has been instrumental in helping restore the South African wetland of Matatiele. Bringing community knowledge, energy and enthusiasm to their ...

Cranes are some of the world’s most majestic birds, with 15 species found globally. Four of these are found in Africa. The wattled crane in South Africa was in decline, but seems to have turned a ...

Conservation NGO Wetlands International had lofty ambitions when it rolled out its Source to Sea project in East Africa in 2021, covering the Rift Valley wetlands and the Indian Ocean mangroves.

Small deeds, despite the sceptics, can make a difference. In Soweto, a community clean-up campaign is helping to restore wetlands that have suffered from decades of pollution. Members of organisations ...

Children from Star of the Sea High School join UNESCO environmental DNA sampling in iSimangaliso Wetland Park, South Africa. © iSimangaliso Wetland Park High school ...