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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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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Limpopo villagers keep their mopane and marula trees standing Rural villages in South Africa have built unique conservation systems. Two unique rural villages are keeping their traditional mopane and marula trees standing and productive. Similar woodlands elsewhere in southern Africa are stripped by unregulated harvesting. For families in these villages, losing their food sources
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Is tourism Africa’s magic potion? The many benefits of tourism are often neglected in the race to find sustainable solutions. By Leon Louw founder of WhyAfrica and Endorphin Expeditions Tourism creates jobs and stimulates local economies, often in rural and remote regions of Africa where formal job opportunities are limited. Unlike many other
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Fun in the sun at one of the largest copper mines in Africa Our latest 10-day long Zambia expedition was a resounding success. By Leon Louw founder of WhyAfrica and Endorphin Expeditions WhyAfrica visited First Quantum Mineral’s Kansanshi mine about 10km north of Solwezi in Zambia’s North-Western Province last week as part of the
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Africa’s forestry sector through a new lens Forestry is a diverse sector and in South Africa its economic contribution remains significant. South Africa’s forestry sector contributes an estimated R8-billion to the country’s GDP, while supporting more than 150 000 jobs and livelihoods, many of them in rural areas where economic opportunities are limited. In
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Rediscover South Africa by rail Heritage rail travel has a unique ability to transport passengers back in time. By Leon Louw founder of WhyAfrica and Endorphin Expeditions The Ceres Rail Company’s initial mission was to shift rail-friendly freight from road to rail. In the process the company found that people seeking immersive travel, were
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Track the African dream with Endorphin Expeditions and WhyAfrica The Livingstone/Ndola railway line is part of a great African dream. By Leon Louw founder of WhyAfrica and Endorphin Expeditions During a recent WhyAfrica Overland Road Trip I walked alongside the Livingstone to Ndola railway line. I started walking about 2km from Victoria Falls on the
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Geographic spread is one of the most important levers for sustainable tourism growth. Geographic spread across the continent is critical to the sustainable growth of the tourism industry in Africa. Provincial or cross-country tourism encourages travellers to explore multiple regions or countries. When visitors disperse geographically, economic value flows into more communities, supports more jobs,
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It’s not all business on Endorphin Expeditions’ Investor trips. We do find time to relax. By Leon Louw founder of WhyAfrica and Endorphin Expeditions Look out for articles and more information about Endorphin’s unique Investor Expeditions through Africa in our sister company WhyAfrica’s upcoming magazines and newsletters. WhyAfrica will publish its 20th magazine and 140th
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