A Horn of Hope: World Rhino Day and Conservation Efforts in Southern Africa In the bustle of our daily lives, it’s easy to forget the wonders of the natural world that quietly persist, often against steep odds. One such wonder is the rhinoceros, a magnificent creature that, despite its size and strength, finds itself precariously […]
Images IFAW Every year on August 12th, wildlife enthusiasts and conservationists around the world come together to celebrate World Elephant Day. This special day serves as a global platform to raise awareness of the importance of elephant conservation, highlighting the challenges they face, and promoting their protection. Established in 2012, its aim is to shed
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Images John Smith In the realm of majestic creatures, few capture the imagination quite like the lion. With its regal presence and awe-inspiring roar, the lion has long been revered as the king of the animal kingdom. It is only fitting, then, that we dedicate a day to celebrate and raise awareness about these magnificent
Article and images – Cath Conradie After years of covetously watching over-landers on YouTube, in November 2022 we suddenly found ourselves between jobs and with a couple of weeks spare to do some travelling of our own. It was the perfect chance to show our children, aged 8, 6 and 2, around our beautiful country
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Article and Images: Shelley Cox As our aircraft gently touches down on the dusty airstrip and we disembark, the October heat of the Zambezi Valley hits us and droplets of perspiration start to form on our heads and arms. A friendly smiling face rushes up to greet us and welcomes us to Greater Mana Expeditions
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Article by Piet de Klerk Mana Pools National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is situated in the north of Zimbabwe on the mighty Zambezi River. It is an exceptionally scenic park with the famous apple-ring acacia trees dotted along the floodplains, which are a major attraction in the drier seasons when the pods fall
Richard Maasdorp fills us in on the happenings of Mana Pools NationalPark Mana Pools – A landscape of extraordinary scenic beauty, sheltered by rugged escarpment mountains, and overlooking the peaceful lazy meandering waters of the Zambezi River. Ask anyone who knows the place well, and they will sing a song of a special place, of a
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by Mike Garden There are places around the world where, when you turn a corner or reach a given location, your long weekend is suddenly transformed. Your concerns about work and the office are shelved and immediately replaced with holiday vibes. That is the feeling that grips one as you reach the foot of the
