Rhino conservation in South Africa
It wasn’t my first time in South Africa, nor on a game safari. I have been lucky enough to spend many hours in the bush, tracking wildlife and admiring it from the safety of a vehicle. This time was different though. This time I would be face to face with
Photography for a cause in New Zealand
A picture tells a thousand words, which is why photography is a great story teller for conservation work. One third of New Zealand, some 8.5 million hectares, is in public conservation land and a dedicated team of Department of Conservation (DOC) rangers get to see parts of the county that locals and
Safari ethically without harming wildlife
African wildlife has been in the spotlight lately with recent release of Disney’s remastered The Lion King, sparking interest for travellers seeking an African safari experience. While the Lion King franchise (the musical, the national and international tours, the merchandise, the films) has grossed more than $8.1 billion dollars, the value it can have on
Safari under the stars
When most people think of a luxury safari holiday, the term ‘under the stars’ is not typically the first thing that springs to mind. However, what could be more luxurious and exotic than reclining under a glorious canopy of stars with a G&T in hand? Luxury traveller provider, Sanctuary Retreats, firmly believes that your holiday shouldn't
Sides of a Horn shows both sides to poaching war
In 2016, while travelling in South Africa, Writer and Director, Toby Wosskow found himself lost in the natural beauty of the game reserves and the wildlife who call it home. “One afternoon, I was walking through the bush with a game ranger, when we stumbled across a white rhino peacefully grazing. What struck me
Rhinos translocated to Rwanda
Five Eastern Black Rhinoceroses have be translocated from Europe to Akagera National Park in Rwanda where they will be ultimately released into their new and wild home. The unique collaboration between the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA), the Government of Rwanda and conservation NGO African Parks, allowed the rhinos, who were born and
Counter Poaching Unit received needed gear
Where Wild Things Roam editor Kate Webster recently travelled to South Africa and Mozambique to engage in some first-hand conservation activities before going behind the lines on the war on poaching with the Dyck Advisory Group Conservation Trust (DAG). The purpose of the visit was two-fold. Firstly, to do a trial
PONANT commits to support the Oceans, the Polar Regions and Indigenous Populations
Luxury expeditions company PONANT is reinforcing its efforts to champion sustainable tourism with the creation of the Ponant Foundation to support projects focused on research, raising awareness or conservation to help protect the oceans, the polar regions and indigenous populations. To mark World Oceans Day, PONANT is announcing the launch of its Foundation*. In addition
Laos looking after its Elephants
Laos, a country traversed by the Mekong River and mountainous terrain, is affectionately known as the Kingdom of a Million Elephants. Centuries ago, the kingdom that made up much of modern-day Laos was called Lan Xang, which translates to "Land of a Million Elephants." These days however, the number is far from
World Environment Day encourages action
Today, countries around the world will celebrate World Environment Day, the United Nations day for encouraging worldwide awareness and action to protect our environment. Since it began in 1974, the event has grown to become a global platform for public outreach that is widely celebrated in over 100 countries. The theme Each World Environment Day