The Forgotten Gems of Marsabit National Park

By Santiago Legarre In the early 20th century, newlyweds Martin and Osa Johnson left the United States on an...

Over One-Third of World’s Trees at Risk of Extinction – IUCN

NAIROBI, Oct 29 (Swara)—In a groundbreaking revelation, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has reported that 38 per cent of...

Good News for Samburu: Larsens is back!

By Santiago Legarre Safari enthusiasts will be pleased to hear that the iconic Larsens...

Nairobi Convention Adopts 10-Year Plan for Western Indian Ocean Marine Protection

Antananarivo, Aug 27 (Swara) - The 11th  Conference of Parties to the Nairobi Convention, held in Antananarivo, Madagascar, on August 22, 2024,...

Global Challenge Returns to Support Africa’s Wildlife Rangers

NAIROBI, July 31 (Swara) - The fifth annual Wildlife Ranger Challenge, a two-month series of extreme fitness challenges, launched today on World...

Embracing Serian Style: A Discreet and Exclusive Safari Experience

By Santiago Legarre Efficiently discrete – these two words capture best the essence of my recent experience at Alex...

Six Indigenous Flowering Trees for Vibrant Gardens

Story and photos by Cathy Watson Indigenous trees are a must if you want a resilient garden that survives...

Study Reveals Elephants Use Names to Address Each Other

Nairobi, June 11, 2024 — A groundbreaking study, a collaborative effort between researchers from Save the Elephants, Colorado State University, and ElephantVoices,...

Preserving Amboseli: The Perils of Devolving Park Management

By Nancy Ogonje In 2023, plans to downgrade Amboseli National Park to a National Reserve, placing it under Kajiado...

Kenya’s Mara Reserve Embarks on Rhino Monitoring Project

Nairobi, May 7 (Swara)—In an initiative to bolster conservation efforts, The Safari Collection and Footprint Trust have joined forces to spearhead a...

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Rhino Charge Heads to Samburu as Conservation Impact Grows

Kenya's most unconventional conservation fundraiser is shifting into high gear—and heading north. The 37th Rhino Charge will take place in Samburu County...

Kenya Unveils Blue Economy Strategy Targeting KSh 350 Billion in Revenue

Nairobi, Feb 27 (Swara) -  Kenya on Thursday officially launched its National Blue Economy Strategy 2025–2030, setting out an ambitious plan to...

Pioneering Elephant Conservationist Dr Iain Douglas-Hamilton Dies at 83 NAIROBI, December 10, 2025 (Swara) – Dr Iain Douglas-Hamilton, the...

Elephants Learn to Ignore Drones, Opening New Doors for Research

NAIROBI, Nov 28 (Swara) – Elephants in Kenya have demonstrated an ability to adapt to and ignore surveillance drones, a discovery researchers...

COP30 Ends with Major Finance Commitments but No Fossil-Fuel Phaseout Deal

Belém, Brazil, Nov 24 (Swara) - COP30 closed in the Brazilian city of Belém on Saturday after marathon overnight talks, with UN...

KWS Rescues Giraffes and Zebras Stranded by Rising Lake Naivasha

Nairobi, Nov 21 (Swara) - Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) and its partners have mounted an emergency wildlife rescue and translocation operation to...

Return to the Wild: Rediscovering Ashnil Mara’s Timeless Allure

By Santiago Legarre I met the managing director of Ashnil Hotels many years ago, at the Argentine Embassy in...