The iconic Oyster Box Hotel in Umhlanga is now one of only 23 tourism establishments countrywide and the first hotel in the province to achieve a 5-Star Premium grading via the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA). This follows the revision of the TGCSA’s Grading Criteria in April 2019 which not only aimed to make the grading system more thorough
Weenen Nature Reserve celebrates 50 years of ecological restoration The Weenen Nature Reserve’s remarkable journey from a mostly degraded landscape to a thriving hub for biodiversity conservation came under the spotlight on Heritage Day (September 24, 2025) when conservationists and community figures joined to celebrate its 50th anniversary. The guest list included local community leadership, internal staff from the nearby
In comparison to the 2023 figures, KwaZulu-Natal has seen a significant reduction in rhino poaching, with a notable decrease observed in Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park. Through Ezemvelo’s Rhino Guardianship Strategy and the mass dehorning operation, rhino poaching has seen a sharp drop of 80% in Hluhluwe – iMfolozi Park (HiP). In recognition of World Rhino Day (22 September 2025), Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife
Rehabilitating sick and injured wild animals requires innovative methods together with the knowledge and expertise accumulated by Shamwari’s wildlife veterinarian team over the past 33 years. Of all the animals on the 250km2 sprawling Shamwari Private Game Reserve, the most famous isn’t one of the big five, but a humble sheep called Frank. Frank the sheep made international headlines as
O&A headed to Kasane in Botswana. From enjoying sundowners on the mighty Chobe River to a face off between lions and buffalo at sunset, this was an unforgettable experience. Kasane – a small but bustling town at the far northeastern corner of Botswana close to Africa’s ‘Four Corners’ (the meeting of Botswana, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe) – is a little
A premier member of the Cape Country Routes collection, The De Hoop Collection situated in the heart of the De Hoop Nature Reserve is delighted to announce that its ever popular Wine Whales & Music Weekend takes place from Friday 11 to Sunday 13 July 2025. The weekend kicks off on Friday 11 July with a Wine Tasting at 18h00,
Innovative New Partnership ignites a thriving future for the Greater Mana Pools Ecosystem The Greater Mana Pools Ecosystemis is poised to elevate its status as a premier conservation area with the potential to make a significant contribution to Zimbabwe’s socio-economic development – starting with a historic agreement between ZimParks and Peace Parks. The agreement to co-manage the iconic Greater Mana
Not everyone is up for walking on the wild side in a big five game reserve, so it makes perfect sense for someone to come up with a tourism package that offers the best of both worlds – a package that brings together both urbanites and bush lovers in the heart of Sandton. Don’t let the fact that there are
IMAGES: CHRISTIAN SPERKA 20 Years of wildlife conservation sees lion population strengthened further Renowned for its Big Cat sightings, Thanda Safari, a luxury private game reserve nestled in the heart of Zululand, KwaZulu-Natal, has welcomed two magnificent male lions as part of their wildlife conservation programme to ensure healthy genetic diversity within the game reserve. Both aged four, this young
“Whoopee! The whales have returned! This is always a time for celebration when the whales return to the beautiful coastline at De Hoop, and we could not be happier to welcome them,” says William Stephens, owner of De Hoop Collection at De Hoop Nature Reserve. De Hoop Nature Reserve, a World Heritage site and Marine Protected area in the Overberg
KZN is the ideal province to get hooked on fishing. We look at the holiday options Even when winter cold starts to bite in South Africa, the fish continue to bite in KwaZulu-Natal’s warm waters. With its mild weather, the province has world-class fishing all year round with the greatest diversity of fishing opportunities in the country. But it is
Times might be tight and petrol prices may have increased of late, but there’s never an excuse for not taking a holiday – especially when you are heading to KwaZulu-Natal (KZN). The province is not only close to most major centres but offers a myriad of choices that are kind to both body and soul – and just in case
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