Did you know that today is Endangered Species Day?
This important day was created as a way to remind us of how fragile the existence of some animals, plants and insects is, and to encourage us to learn about why it is so important to protect these species.
Today, we’re shining a spotlight on some of our beloved endangered African species…
💚 Wild Dog
The wild dog is one of the world’s most endangered mammals. Major threats to the survival of wild dogs include accidental and targeted killings by humans, viral diseases like rabies and distemper, habitat loss and competition with larger predators like lions.
💚 Cheetah
Cheetahs once occupied a much larger territory than they do now. They could be found across the Arabian Peninsula and into central India, as well as in a much larger number of African countries, including Tunisia, Nigeria, and Cameroon. Today, due to human settlement and agricultural expansion, cheetah habitat is just 10% of what it used to be.
💚 Lion
With around 23 000 African lions left in the wild, they're now officially classified as 'vulnerable'. The main threats to African lions are human-wildlife conflict and natural prey decline, as well as habitat loss, climate change and wildlife trade.
💚 Chimpanzee
All chimps are listed as endangered by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN). The main threats to chimpanzees are habitat loss, disease, and hunting, especially for bushmeat. These are exacerbated by chimps' slow reproductive rate - if an adult is killed, it takes 14 - 15 years to replace him or her as a breeding individual.
💚 Black Rhino
The population of black rhinos declined dramatically in the 20th century at the hands of European hunters and settlers. Between 1960 and 1995, black rhino numbers dropped by a sobering 98%, to less than 2 500 individuals. Thanks to persistent conservation efforts across Africa, black rhino numbers have doubled from their historic low 20 years ago to more than 6 000
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Why We Safari
By staying at our partner lodges and working with our guides and other services providers, you help us to:
- protect wildlife and their habitats 🦓
- create jobs for local communities 👥
- educate future generations 📚
Let us help you create a journey of a lifetime that will also change (and save) lives by visiting bit.ly/3OsS48P and contacting us to get started!
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Why We Safari
At Atelier Africa, we curate each and every safari with conservation and community empowerment front of mind.
By partnering with likeminded lodges, camps and service providers, we take active steps to make sure that your adventure is not only a once-in-a-lifetime experience filled with luxury, wonder and wilderness, but that it also positively affects wildlife, their habitats, and the local communities in the area.
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Tswalu
Want to see the most exclusive place to visit in Africa?
On the southernmost edge of the Kalahari sits Tswalu Kalahari Reserve, the largest privately protected reserve in South Africa.
With 111 000 hectares and a limit of 40 people at the remote destination at a time, you can truly experience the luxuriousness of space with at least 2 775 hectares per person!
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Last but certainly not least on our list of incredible island stays is Six Senses Zil Pasyon - the breathtaking five-star haven set on a coral-fringed private island in Seychelles. 🌴
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White Sand
A list of incredible island stays would not be complete without a mention of Zanzibar White Sand Luxury Villas & Spa - Relais & Chateaux, a private oasis on the sands of Paje Beach on the East Coast of Zanzibar. 🏝️
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Last but certainly not least in our roundup of the top 5 private reserves in Africa is the spectacular Grumeti Game Reserve in Tanzania.
Serengeti national park. is probably one of the most famous national parks in Africa, but did you know that there’s a way to experience all its beauty away from the hustle and bustle of other tourists?
A private conservatory within the greater Serengeti ecosystem, this remote and beautiful corner of the Serengeti was created by the Tanzanian government to protect the annual wildebeest migration route – so you can expect to see plenty of them! There are also up to 60 individual lions roaming the reserve.
The remoteness makes for spectacular undisturbed game viewing, with a limited number of guests permitted at once.
Making the experience even more exclusive is the fact that the reserve is home only to the exquisite Singita Serengeti House and andBeyond Travel Grumeti Serengeti River Lodge.
Our favourite place to stay while there? Singita Serengeti House
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Looking for a family-friendly safari experience?
Our next must-visit private game reserve is perfect for all ages....
Located in the Eastern Cape, Amakhala Game Reserve is a malaria-free oasis offering over 7 000 hectares of pristine wilderness for lion, elephant, rhino, buffalo, cheetah, giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, monkeys, tortoise and plenty of antelope species. Lucky guests have even spotted shy animals like hyena and bat-eared fox.
We love it because of all the unique ways to experience safari, including through walking safaris, horse safaris and private drives…all within an hour from Port Elizabeth. It’s the perfect end to a Cape Town and Garden Route tour!
With plenty of lodges to choose from, you’ll find an accommodation option that suits the whole family.
Our favourite place to stay when visiting? Bukela Game Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve
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We're heading to Kenya 🇰🇪 for our next bucket-list private reserve...
Lolldaiga Hills is a 20 000 hectare livestock ranch and wildlife conservancy is ideally located at the foot of Mount Kenya.
In contrast to the Maasai Mara (or ‘Mass Mara’, as we like to call it), Lolldaiga offers a quieter, more exclusive way to immerse yourself in Kenya’s famous natural splendour.
You can expect to spot elephant, buffalo, lion, hyena, jackal, zebra (including the endangered Grevy’s zebra), vervet monkeys, baboons, and multiple species of game within its rolling hills, cedar forests, open grasslands, and wooded valleys.
Although the more elusive leopard, cheetah and wild dog are harder to find, they are around for sightings by lucky guests.
The Lolldaiga Hills Research Programme aims to conserve the wildlife that call the spectacular reserve home, and the team supports education and enterprise within the local community.
Stay in luxury and enjoy nature at its finest while making a difference to people and planet? You can certainly sign us up for that!
Our favourite place to stay while there? The Safari Series, with the incredible hosts Ed, Moon, and little Romelie pictured here.
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Forget the trick or treat and scary movies - imagine the blood-chilling experience of feeding hyenas on Halloween!
A decades-old tradition that originated as a way of stopping wildlife from attacking livestock in times of drought is now open to the public - feeding wild hyenas out in the open in Harar, Ethiopia!
This experience is led by the 'Hyena Men', who feed the hyenas on the outskirts of town to prevent them from going after livestock.
The hyenas have become so accustomed to being fed by humans that they are focused solely on the scraps of meat in the basket...and most likely won't attack you 😉
However, be careful on your way back, as within the maze of streets of this historic city you might just bump into a (hopefully well-fed) hyena walking in the opposite direction...
Do you dare?
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Top 5 Private Reserves: Ongava Game Reserve
Next up on our list of top private game reserves in Africa is the exquisite Ongava Game Reserve.
One of the largest private game reserves in Namibia and located next to Etosha National Park, Ongava offers 35 000 hectares of unspoiled nature, impressive wildlife, and four luxurious accommodation options.
A highlight for most is the strong likelihood of spotting the near-threatened white rhino, plus the opportunity to see one of the few remaining critically endangered black rhino.
Three prides of lion also roam the reserve, as well as great numbers of elephant, giraffe, and several species of antelope.
When not enjoying game drives, nature walks, photographic expeditions or simply lounging on your private deck, you can check out the conservation efforts of the reserve’s unique research centre.
Our favourite place to stay? Anderssons at Ongava
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Skip the overcrowded National Park tourist traps and enjoy an exclusive experience with unrivalled wildlife sightings at one of Africa’s top private reserves.
We'll be revealing our 5 favourites in the next few posts...
Up first, of course, is the magnificent Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve.
This sprawling 65 000 hectare private game reserve actually shares a border with the Kruger National Park.
It’s renowned the world over for its close encounters with wildlife – most notably the elusive leopard. Visitors can expect once-in-a-lifetime sightings and unparalleled photo opportunities within the awe-inspiring natural beauty of the reserve, which offers a rich biodiversity thanks to its position between the Sabi and Sand Rivers.
In addition to its famous leopard sightings and great numbers of game, the reserve is beloved by bird watchers for its over 300 species of birds.
Known by many as ‘the ultimate African safari destination’, Sabi Sands offers guests the opportunity to marvel at the Big 5 in five-star style, with a range of fantastic luxury lodges catering to all preferences.
Our favourite place to stay? Singita Bolders Lodge
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Epacha Private Reserve in Namibia
