Best places to see gorillas: Gorillas are special creatures on earth, sharing over 98% of their DNA with humans and largely behave like humans. They are massive, powerful but generally humble. Globally, gorillas are native to Africa, comprising of species that include the Eastern and Western gorillas. Each of the main gorilla species (the Eastern and Western) are further divided […]
Cape Town is leading the way in eco-friendly living, with residents adopting sustainable practices to reduce their environmental impact. From renewable energy initiatives to zero-waste movements, the city is becoming a beacon of sustainability. Renewable Energy: Cape Town has seen a surge in the adoption of solar panels and other renewable energy sources. This shift not only reduces reliance on […]
Hiking safari in Rwenzori Mountain ranges like it is a case with most leading mountaineering destinations such as Mount Kilimanjaro, Mount Kenya etc requires you to be adequately prepared. This is what guarantees you a successful Rwenzori Mountain hike while on Uganda safari. Mount Rwenzori shelters Africa’s third highest peak “Margherita” and sits suitably along the Western border area of […]
‘Responsible Tourism’ is a term we often see on lodges’ websites as a proclamation of a marketing point for people as well as a practice. In 2002, there was a conference in Cape Town on sustainable tourism. The meeting resulted in the Cape Town Declaration, which states: ‘Responsible Tourism creates better places for people to live in and better places […]
Claims of human rights violations against Basarwa (Bushmen) by a United Kingdom based non-governmental organisation are being resurrected in the third presidency of Botswana. Former President Festus Mogae tried to fend them off, his successor Ian Khama, with his presumed conservation credentials, somehow survived the fury from Survival International (SI) but it remains to be seen if the incumbent Mokgweetsi […]
Nearly 30 journalists have convened in Kasane, Botswana to debate the role of the media in advocating sustainable tourism and wildlife conservation as its major asset. The event is part of the UNWTO/Chimelong Programme that promotes wildlife as key driver of tourism development. International and local journalists from renowned media outlets* have completed a media training workshop in Kasane, Botswana, […]
A hot wind is blowing over Botswana’s Okavango Delta. But it doesn’t bother Onks Letsholathebe. The safari guide from Maun has just found a young female leopard relaxing on a floodplain close to Xigera Camp, and he and his guests are enraptured. “She’s very relaxed,” he smiles, accompanied by the sound of fervent camera shutters and various “oohs” and “aahs”. The […]
MARRAKECH, Morocco, — The 22nd Session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP22) kick-started Monday, 7 November in Marrakesh (Morocco). A collaborative partnership between the Africa Development Bank (AfDB), the African Union Commission (AUC), the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) established the Africa […]
Fifty years after independence, Uganda has one of the highest population growth rates in the world at 3.3 percent – a rate which puts the country on track to nearly double in population over the next two decades. More than 50 percent of the population is under the age of 18. This large youth cohort will ensure that the country […]