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Valentine’s Day blues? Book your romantic escape today!
Forget those last minute overpriced gifts, and make this a Valentine’s Day to remember by booking an unforgettable stay in the wild. Here are some ideas for romantic escapes that will earn brownie points galore from your significant other. 1. Experience a unique musical extravaganza for less! CapeNature’s scenic Algeria campsite will host music fans […]
World Wetlands Day 2020 – creating awareness and employment
World Wetlands Day falls on 02 February each year. It has been celebrated internationally since 1997, marking the adoption of the Ramsar Convention on wetlands. The day is aimed at drawing attention to the importance of biodiversity, specifically within a wetland ecosystem, found by the National Biodiversity Assessment of 2012, to be the most critically […]
Camp-Out 2020 to showcase exciting array of local female talent
Top South African female artists join the line-up for CapeNature’s Camp-Out with acclaimed musician Jimmy Nevis. The biodiversity conservation agency will once again merge conservation tourism and top class entertainment in the form of a unique two-night outdoor musical camp-out experience. The event will be taking place from 28 February to 01 March 2020 in […]
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African Penguins
The African Penguin has seen a large decrease in numbers during the 20th century. This precious species is now endangered and the Penguin Promises Waddle is taking place this week.The African Penguin currently faces many threats and the population is dwindling at an alarming rate.Did you know historically, the decrease in numbers was from egg and guano harvesting? However, since these harvestings have stopped, marine pollution and depleted food sources from overfishing has led to the continuous decrease in numbers.