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K9 Anti-poaching and World Ranger Day
Helping in the fight to save our rhino by expanding and empowering the K9 Anti-Poaching Unit.Today, on World Ranger Day 2023, we are immensely proud to bring you an update on our projectto assist with the expansion of the K9 Anti-Poaching Unit at our beloved Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park(HIP). Recognising the value of the K9 Anti-Poaching unit…
Read MoreTravelling with Purpose
Isibindi Africa Lodges and the Isibindi Foundation are thrilled to announce that our newest video production: “Travelling with Purpose”, has been selected as a finalist in this year’s International Tourism Film Festival Africa (ITFFA) awards. While we certainly aren’t in it for the accolades, being able to showcase some of our conservation and community initiatives…
Read MoreSustainability at Isibindi
Isibindi lodges allow you to visit gorgeous beaches and exclusive safari destinations while participating in multiple sustainable practices. They are dedicated to providing luxurious stays and excellent service to their guests while also being committed to protecting and preserving the environment. Each lodge offers a unique range of activities for guests to enjoy, such as…
Read MoreFor the love of rivers
Tsowa Safari Island Blog For the love of rivers “Brett has always been a river guy” says his wife, Paige Gehren of Isibindi Africa Lodges. This much loved couple are enthusiastically developing the new Tsowa Safari Island Lodge, set right in the middle of the Zambezi River. “By the age of 15 Brett had rafted…
Read MoreWorld’s most hardcore turtles choose Thonga to rest
At Thonga Beach Lodge we are privileged to host some of the most hardcore turtles in the world – the famous Leatherback. Of course, we do our very best to keep these rugged giants happy, keeping our beach in pristine condition so that when they travel so many miles to select just the right safe…
Read MoreJourneys with a purpose
Isibindi Africa Lodges is delighted to announce the launch of The Isibindi Foundation in March 2019. This is an exciting day for the founders of Isibindi Africa Lodges, who come from conservation backgrounds and have partnered for 24 years with our neighbouring communities on many pioneering community and conservation projects. The launch of the foundation…
Read MoreContributing to conservation is easier than you imagined
By Kylee Ryers The late Miriam Makeba, who was also affectionately known as ‘Mama Africa’ once said: “Africa has her mysteries and even a wise person cannot understand them. But a wise person respects them.” Apart from being one of the most culturally diverse countries in the world, South Africa also boasts some of the…
Read MoreA democracy of buffalo
If you want a perfect example of “ubuntu” (the African concept of ‘we exist because of one another’) in the animal kingdom, look no further than the African buffalo. These creatures are very protective of one another, and will gather around to take care of young, vulnerable, sick or elderly members of the herd. They…
Read MoreA box of delight
Being the cousin-worse-offs, we used to watch with envy how our cousins would get loads of expensive gifts at Christmas, while we were still fortunate enough to get a few thoughtfully chosen, lovingly wrapped ones. I can only imagine what it would be like for a child to get nothing. Cue the much loved Santa…
Read MoreBeautiful-ugly beasties of the bush
I just adore these beautiful-ugly beasties – the warthog (a.k.a Pumba in the Lion King). These African hogs just ooze character with their warty faces and compact fat bodies. These warts are actually protective bumps, especially useful when the males fight one another with their tusks. These members of the pig family can only be…
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