Apr 17th, 2013 at 8:00AM: Most visitors to South Africa's Kruger National Park hope that they'll have a memorable wildlife encounter while exploring the popular game reserve. Earlier this week one couple certainly got their encounter when they were attacked by an elephant, leaving their vehicle completely demolished and landing both of them in the hospital.
The unnamed travelers were said to be of "Chinese origin" with ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Elephant Attacks Car In South Africa's Kruger National Park
Apr 17th, 2013 at 8:00AM: Most visitors to South Africa's Kruger National Park hope that they'll have a memorable wildlife encounter while exploring the popular game reserve. Earlier this week one couple certainly got their encounter when they were attacked by an elephant, leaving their vehicle completely demolished and landing both of them in the hospital.
The unnamed travelers were said to be of "Chinese origin" with ...Rhino Poachers Killed In South Africa's Kruger National Park
Mar 30th, 2013 at 8:00AM: Anti-poaching rangers on patrol in South Africa's Kruger National Park shot and killed three men who were believed to be rhino poachers this past Wednesday. Officials indicated that the rangers were on a routine operation within the park when they came across the men who had reportedly crossed the border from Mozambique. A firefight ensued and the three poachers were fatally wounded.
This ...15,000 Crocodiles Escape Farm Into South African River
Jan 26th, 2013 at 8:00AM: A South African crocodile farm is facing a large problem after 15,000 of the animals escaped from the site and made their way into the nearby Limpopo River. The crocs made their dash for freedom when massive floodwaters forced the farmers to open their gates in an effort to avoid those waters from crushing the walls of the enclosures. Most of the animals made their way to the wild bush along the ...Rhino Poaching Up 50 Percent In South Africa
Jan 24th, 2013 at 8:00AM: The South African government has released statistics on the number of rhinos poached in that country last year, and the news isn't especially good. According to the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), a record number of 668 rhinos were killed in South Africa in 2012, representing a 50% increase over 2011 when 448 of the animals lost their lives to poachers.
Most of the rhino poaching took place inside ...South Africa Sees Nearly 20 Percent Increase In Tourism In 2012
Sep 16th, 2012 at 8:00AM: Earlier this week South African Minister of Tourism Marthinus van Schalkwyk told a diverse crowd that gathered at AMARIDIAN, a prestigious New York gallery, that his country is on pace to break previous records for international arrivals. The Minister said that there has been a 19.2% increase in tourism overall since the start of the year, putting arrival numbers well ahead of the record set back ...Poacher killed by Cape buffalo in South Africa
Feb 28th, 2012 at 8:00AM: A man suspected of being a poacher was killed inside Kruger National Park in South Africa last week after coming face-to-face with an angry Cape buffalo. The unnamed 35-year-old, along with two companions, entered the famous park after dark where they managed to stumble across the fearsome beast. While the other two men managed to escape without injury, their friend was trampled to death.
...Signs indicating locations of rhinos being removed from Kruger National Park
Dec 15th, 2011 at 8:00AM: In an attempt to thwart the efforts of illegal rhino poachers in South Africa, wildlife officials at Kruger National Park have announced that they will no longer employ the use of signs that indicated where the animals can be found. Previously, safari guides and camp leaders used maps and colored pins to mark the location of recently spotted animals so that tourists could get the opportunity to ...Win a travel photography scholarship to South Africa
Sep 8th, 2011 at 8:30AM: The National Geographic Channel and WorldNomads.com are giving one aspiring photographer the chance of a lifetime. They've jointly launched a new contest that will award the winner a photography scholarship that will send them off on assignment in South Africa with wildlife photographer Jason Edwards. While on photo safari they'll have the opportunity to hone their craft and upon their return, ...Poachers claiming South African rhinos at record pace
Jul 12th, 2011 at 8:00AM: According to a new report from the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), poachers in South Africa have been killing rhinos at an alarming rate this year. The WWF says that 193 rhinos have already been claimed by poachers in 2011, which is far ahead of 2010, when 333 rhinos were killed during the entire year.
South Africa has the highest population of rhinos in the world, with more than 19,400 white rhinos ...Hunting scorpions in South Africa's Kruger National Park
Mar 28th, 2011 at 8:00AM: When travelers visit Kruger National Park in South Africa they expect to see plenty of wildlife. Most come hoping to spot the "Big Five" which includes lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo, and rhinos, but they'll also see plenty of zebras, monkeys, and hippos too. What most don't know is that South Africa also has more than 160 species of scorpions and countless spiders as well. While those ...On safari in Kruger National Park
Mar 21st, 2011 at 8:30AM: The African safari remains one of the most amazing experiences that any traveler could hope to enjoy. The boundless wildlife that is on display there is one of the greatest natural wonders in the world, and watching those hundreds of different species in their natural habitats is a source of never ending wonder.
There are two classic destinations to experience the African safari, the Serengeti, ...So You Want To Be A Safari Guide?
Mar 14th, 2011 at 8:00AM: Wanted: Able bodied men and women who have a passion for the outdoors and a thirst for adventure. Must be well organized, have an attention for detail, and enjoy working with animals. Positive attitude, a flair for the dramatic, and good people skills a big plus. Plenty of positions available, no experience necessary. Will train for the job.
If the above job description sounds like something ...2011 continues to be a tough year for rhino poachers in South Africa
Feb 15th, 2011 at 8:30AM: Back in January we posted a story about five rhino poachers being killed in two separate gun fights in South Africa. A month later, things haven't exactly improved for the illegal hunters, with four more being killed in the subsequent weeks since the original story. It seems that 2011 is off to a rough start, as barely six weeks in, and twice as many poachers have been killed than in all of 2010. ...Shootouts kill five rhino poachers in South Africa
Jan 16th, 2011 at 10:00AM:
Five rhino poachers were killed in two shootouts with South African police this week, the BBC reports. Three were killed in Kruger National Park, one of the most popular game reserves for safaris in South Africa. Two others were killed near the border with Mozambique. Poachers often cross borders in an attempt to evade the law.
Two rhino horns were found among the poachers' belongings.
...20 questions to ask when booking your African safari
Jan 20th, 2010 at 9:30AM:
A luxury safari is big investment. With rates at some lodges going for $800 to $1200 per night (and even mid-range prices in the $400-$500 range per couple, per night), it's an experience that needs to be perfect. Here are questions you need to ask when booking your dream safari lodge.
How much land will you cover and what animals will you most likely see?
tweetmeme_url = ...African wildlife safaris: Bad for Africans?
Aug 24th, 2009 at 4:30PM: That's the question addressed in a new Slate piece by Brendan Borrell, a journalist who recently went on safari in South Africa's popular Kruger National Park. The park itself, Borrell notes, was created and has flourished partially because South Africans, mostly black, have been evicted from their land and denied resources like water and firewood. Although the official policy of denying blacks ...The Best Places to View Wildlife
Mar 12th, 2009 at 8:00AM: Yesterday we posted an article with the top places to view penguins in the world. Here are five more amazing places to view wildlife from around the globe. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania The wide open grasslands of the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania have one of the most impressive displays of wildlife that you could ever hope to see. Each year, one of the greatest natural spectacles on the ...
