Exploring the red dunes of Kgalagadi The red dunes of the Kgalagadi are amongst the most distinctive desert landscapes in southern Africa. By Leon Louw founder of WhyAfrica and Endorphin Expeditions During a recent expedition to the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park we looked at the fascinating geology and unique ecology of the red sand dunes that […]
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At the edge of opportunity Have you ever wondered what people mean we they say they’re on a working holiday? By Leon Louw founder of WhyAfrica and Endorphin Expeditions It really took me a while to figure it out. Eventually I came to this conclusion: It’s when you travel with purpose. It’s where adventure, exploration,
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Responsible tourism is Africa’s most undervalued opportunity Tourism could be Africa’s engine of growth if it is developed sustainably. By Leon Louw founder of WhyAfrica and Endorphin Expeditions. The tourism sector can contribute immensely to Africa’s long-term growth. Sustainable tourism delivers returns on three fronts: community development, biodiversity conservation and long-term economic growth. In
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Aiming for 30% land and sea conservation by 2030 Economies and livelihoods depend on biodiversity and ecosystem services. Biodiversity and ecosystem services include our freshwater supply, the air we breathe, the food we produce, the quality of our soil, the insects that pollinate our fruit, vegetables and flowers, diverse plant and animal species, our landscapes
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What’s in it for biodiversity South Africa’s biodiversity is a valuable asset, but are we making the most of our natural heritage? By Leon Louw founder of Endorphin Expeditions and WhyAfrica South Africa’s biodiversity is among the richest on Earth. From the red Kalahari dunes of the Northern Cape to the wide-open spaces of the
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Why it’s time to treat tourism like economic infrastructure With changing dynamics South Africa’s tourism opportunity has arrived. By Marc Wachsberger, CEO of The Capital Hotels, Apartments & Resorts, with contributions from inDrive and Batsumi. From Venice to New York, global cities are struggling under the weight of their own popularity. Overtourism has become
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South Africa could be a world leader in protecting biodiversity SA is set to play key role in achieving global biodiversity targets As a mega-biodiverse country, South Africa is ideally placed to be a world leader in efforts to protect global biodiversity. With civil society, government, business and communities working together on a whole-of-society approach,
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WhyAfrica visits 8 of SA’s top national parks during the 2025 WhyAfrica Road Trip South Africa’s biodiversity is a critical natural resource. By Leon Louw founder of Endorphin Expeditions and WhyAfrica and editor of the WhyAfrica magazine Its diverse ecological regions host an array of plant and animal species and protect important water catchment areas,
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SanParks’ Vision 2040: Where conservation meets development Vision 2040 impacts all sectors is a blueprint for sustainable development. South African National Parks’ (SanParks’) revolutionary Vision 2040: Pathways to the future of conservation, is a bold strategy that redefines the role of national parks in a rapidly developing world. Instead of viewing conservation and development
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SanParks’ biodiversity bank a win-win SanParks’ biodiversity bank will offer biodiversity credits for project developers. South African National Parks (SanParks) has come up with an innovative solution to expand South Africa’s protected areas while assisting large project developers to offset their environmental impact. It remains a challenge for developers to avoid environmental impacts and biodiversity
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