For the love of mangroves Mangroves are extra-ordinary trees that play a critical role in shaping and protecting coastlines. By Leon Louw founder of WhyAfrica and Endorphin Expeditions Mangrove forests serve as sediment traps for run-off from rivers. They also protect ports and other critical infrastructure. Furthermore, mangroves limit saltwater intrusion into freshwater systems. Through […]
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Where the African sun never sets Sunrise over the Indian ocean on the East Coast of Africa is spectacular. By Leon Louw founder of WhyAfrica and Endorphin Expeditions Yesterday morning it happened at 6:40 on a warm, windless morning. The beaches along the KwaZulu Natal coast of South Africa are arguably Africa’s best kept secret.
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Expansions benefit biodiversity in Western Cape South Africa’s Western Cape’s conservation estate has grown by 47 000 hectares. The Western Cape recently added more than 47 000 hectares to its conservation estate through the declaration of two new nature reserves and the expansion of two others. This significant expansion in protected areas provides space for Cape
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Sustainability is critical Sustainability in the mining of REEs and critical minerals is paramount By Leon Louw founder of WhyAfrica and Endorphin Expeditions While efforts to discover high-quality Rare Earth Elements (REEs) and other critical minerals are in overdrive, there are deep concerns about the environmental and social impacts of mining and processing these
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Turning on new taps in Malawi The Nyika-Vwaza Gravity-fed Piped Water Scheme will bring drinking water to 18,000 Malawians. Last week Dr. Lazarus Chakwera, the President of Malawi, switched on the taps of the Nyika-Vwaza Gravity-fed Piped Water Scheme, a community development project. The water scheme will bring safe drinking water for the first time to
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Above the clouds but feet on solid ground Tour operator Endorphin Expeditions’ feet remain solidly in the African soil. By Leon Louw founder of WhyAfrica and Endorphin Expeditions and editor of the WhyAfrica magazine. In the below image used by WhyAfrica’s sister company, tour operator Endorphin Expeditions, for their new online advertisement, a group of
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Protect rivers to preserve Africa’s freshwater life Africa’s 3200 freshwater fish species are central to Africa’s development and future. Africa is home to more than 3,200 freshwater fish species – more than a quarter of the world’s total. Only in 2024, 28 new freshwater fish species were described in Africa. Africa has the world’s highest
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Riders of the storm Experience the start of an incredible journey with Endorphin Expeditions By Leon Louw founder of Endorphin Expeditions A female Leatherback turtle, born on the beach of Kosi Bay on the Northern KwaZulu Natal coast of South Africa, can swim more than 2000km to find fertile feeding ground between coral reefs
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More hotels for Morocco on the back of a tourism boom International hotel group Hilton plans to double its portfolio in Morocco. By Leon Louw Hotel groups are expanding their portfolios in Morocco as more and more tourists and investors arrive in the North African country. Morocco identified several key focus areas to improve
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Notes from Kilimanjaro The sunsets do not get any better than above the clouds on Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. By Leon Louw founder of WhyAfrica and Endorphin Expeditions and editor of the WhyAfrica magazine Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa and at 5895m above sea level, the highest free-standing mountain in the world. As
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