Pristine wilderness and eco-friendly lodges have made the Kwandwe Reserve a key stop on South Africa's Garden Route. Ruth Styles went to visit
… Lions and eco luxury on South Africa’s Eastern Cape Ruth Styles | 1st December 2011 Ethical Living South Africa Eastern Cape Green Living Natural World … Conservation Safari Black Rhino Travel south-africa.jpg Pristine wilderness and …
In Zambia’s newest national park live more than 200 sable antelope. Coralled in conditions that are far from ideal, the animals have languished there for almost three years; the victims of bureaucracy, unscrupulous operators and a disregard for conservation. Ian Michler reports
… Sables Antelopes Travel Zambia National Parks Africa Natural World holding.jpg In Zambia’s … Ian Michler reports In November 2009, Africa Geographic published a notice warning … n. kirkii , from Zambia and Malawi into South Africa. With a number of wildlife breeders …
From local participation to wildlife conservation, Tanzania’s green tourism projects show how responsible travellers and tour operators can improve lives and ecosystems - but there's still much to do, reports Thembi Mutch
… Wildlife istock_000008530760xsmalledit.jpg African countries such as Morocco, Egypt, South Africa, Kenya and Tanzania are making the most … Twenty per cent of these new tourists go to Africa, with Morocco, Egypt, South Africa, …
Cyril Christo and Marie Wilkinson, authors of Walking Thunder, explain why the survival of the elephant is critical for our own future
… 2011 Ethical Living Elephants Conservation Africa Travel Kenya Namibia Tanzania Samburu … 600,000 elephants - more than half the total African pachyderm population - were destroyed … when that species with whom we walked out of Africa 100,000 years ago becomes a vestige of …
Playing with hyenas, hunting with cheetahs and running with wild dogs is all in a day's work for Kim Wolhuter. He tells Ruth Styles why he does it
… people start to think “what is so rough about Africa".' RS: And then you come here and … said that, people have this perception that Africa is a rough place, the bush is harsh and … and be safe. If that happened to me in South Africa, I wouldn’t wake up in the morning and …
Once derided as backwards, the southern African San tribe’s love of nature is now bringing them real rewards, as well as offering an insight into how humans can survive with little or no water. Ruth Styles travelled to meet them in Namibia
… Living Tribe Climate Change Namibia Wildlife Africa Travel Safari Green Living holding.jpg … Once derided as backwards, the southern African San tribe’s love of nature is now … today. The San or Bushmen people of southern Africa are one of the oldest peoples on the …
Last month’s downpours might have put you off water for life but that doesn’t mean a watery getaway isn’t worth a look. Ruth Styles rounds up 10 of the best
… the shark-infested ocean off the bottom of Africa to the tranquil tropical sea off the … don’t have to go as far as Australia or South Africa to get your fill of watery fun, and no, …
Straw bale is a low impact, low carbon building material making strides towards mainstream acceptance. So is it about time we took notice? Mark Briggs reports
… Maya Guesthouse Switzerland South Africa Travel holding.jpg Straw bale is a low … A five star resort in South Africa was built using 10,000 wheat straw … to be constructed in the Western Cape, South Africa. The most outstanding advantage is the …
Eschewing mass tourism for small groups, conservation and community involvement, Valentina Jovanovski has the lowdown on the green travel companies making a positive difference
… Travel Why we love it: Baobab focuses on African destinations, including Kenya, … Botswana, Zambia, Malawi and South Africa. The frequently remote locations are … use of local produce and suppliers. In South Africa, for example, it uses businesses that …
What could have been a rip-roaring yarn with an important message is spoiled by unlikely dialogue and overly simple characters, says Daniel Copley
… Reviews Let Live Green Novel Climate Change Africa Global Warming Cia America Travel … story as he embarks on a cycle tour around Africa. As you do. Madeley’s grasp of colour … me spoiled what would have been an exciting African adventure with the added bonus of a …
He’s been a charity fundraiser and is now a fully-fledged adventurer. But is ‘Best Job in the World’s’ Ben Southall about to add eco-warrior to his CV? Ruth Styles met him to find out
… but I used to travel throughout Southern Africa, hiring four wheel drives and going on … and climb the five highest mountains in Africa within the year on the road. …
From taking the ferry to a budget version of the Orient Express, Greentraveller founder, Richard Hammond, shares his top five ways to holiday without harming the planet
… GREEN LIVING Lions and eco luxury on South Africa’s Eastern Cape Pristine wilderness and … made the Kwandwe Reserve a key stop on South Africa's Garden Route. Ruth Styles went to …
Whether you’re in the market for an organic French farm or a spot of skiing in the Scottish Cairngorms, there’s an eco-friendly half term break for you and your family
… GREEN LIVING Lions and eco luxury on South Africa’s Eastern Cape Pristine wilderness and … made the Kwandwe Reserve a key stop on South Africa's Garden Route. Ruth Styles went to …
Seaweed, carrot flower and locally caught fish were all on the menu during Kate Eshelby’s gastronomic tour of the Scillies
… with the colour of flowers from South Africa and Australia, and agapanthus and … GREEN LIVING Lions and eco luxury on South Africa’s Eastern Cape Pristine wilderness and … made the Kwandwe Reserve a key stop on South Africa's Garden Route. Ruth Styles went to …
Need some destination inspiration? Ruth Styles rounds up the travel blogs that are making greener getaways cool
… Europe plus some North America, Middle East, Africa, Australasia and Asia We say: Packed … GREEN LIVING Lions and eco luxury on South Africa’s Eastern Cape Pristine wilderness and … made the Kwandwe Reserve a key stop on South Africa's Garden Route. Ruth Styles went to …
Greener than cars and healthier than the tube, the ‘e-bike’ looks set to become one of 2012’s top travel trends
… GREEN LIVING Lions and eco luxury on South Africa’s Eastern Cape Pristine wilderness and … made the Kwandwe Reserve a key stop on South Africa's Garden Route. Ruth Styles went to …
Championing conservation and shining a spotlight on some of the planet’s most iconic places, UNESCO's latest tome, The World’s Heritage, is an inspiring read, says Ruth Styles
… GREEN LIVING Lions and eco luxury on South Africa’s Eastern Cape Pristine wilderness and … made the Kwandwe Reserve a key stop on South Africa's Garden Route. Ruth Styles went to …
Can the planet’s cultural and natural heritage be protected during a war? Ruth Styles talks Syria, conservation and natural wonders with Kishore Rao, head of the UNESCO World Heritage Centre
… Caribbean regions, it is the Bahamas. On the African continent it is Somalia, in Asia it is … GREEN LIVING Lions and eco luxury on South Africa’s Eastern Cape Pristine wilderness and … made the Kwandwe Reserve a key stop on South Africa's Garden Route. Ruth Styles went to …
From wood chips to lights that turn themselves off, Lake Garda’s Lefay Resort and Spa offers an unusually green experience to travellers. What’s more, says Ruth Styles, the views of the lake and mountains are sensational
… GREEN LIVING Lions and eco luxury on South Africa’s Eastern Cape Pristine wilderness and … made the Kwandwe Reserve a key stop on South Africa's Garden Route. Ruth Styles went to …
In an exclusive extract from 'Ampera We're Electric', Andrew Simms takes a closer look at what powers our cars and asks whether motoring has a greener future to look forward to
… GREEN LIVING Lions and eco luxury on South Africa’s Eastern Cape Pristine wilderness and … made the Kwandwe Reserve a key stop on South Africa's Garden Route. Ruth Styles went to …
Britain's garden designers just keep getting better as this year's Chelsea Flower Show proved. And as Jeff Holman discovered, there’s plenty more where that came from
… the summer season. Installations include an Africa garden, one inspired by the Amazon …
As adventure tourism exhausts its possibilities, what next?… A look at why we travel, its environmental impact, and where our final destination might be
… he says. Lovelock sees ‘Safari parks in Africa, coral reefs in the South Pacific, … generates foreign exchange. Safari parks in Africa, coral reefs in the South Pacific, …
Carbon offsetting isn't perfect but Much Better Adventures’ partnership with environmental charity, the Converging World, has produced an initiative that just might work
… projects to other parts of India, Asia and Africa. This, says Much Better Adventures, …