Category: Conservation

Fun Facts About Africa’s Big Five

The term “Big Five” originally referred to the difficulty in hunting the lion, leopard, rhino, elephant and African buffalo. These five large African mammal species were known to be the most dangerous and it was considered a feat by trophy hunters to bring them home. Today, however, the expression takes on a much gentler form,…

Can your next vacation help conserve endangered species?

5 African Properties with Notable Conservation Initiatives In an age where social media creates an unparalleled hyper-awareness of the world around us, it has become impossible to ignore the effects that we are having on the planet that we call home. Many of us strive to reduce our carbon footprint in our day-to-day lives, but…