The Elephant, the Bee and a Tree: A Local Field Guide’s hobby, transformed into Babanango’s latest conservation project
Nestled in the heart of Zululand, Babanango Game Reserve stands as a beacon of conservation innovation, showcasing one of Southern Africa’s most ambitious rewilding projects. Over the years, significant strides have been made, including the official reintroduction of the Big Five, with the majestic African elephant being one of the reserve’s most recent additions. These […]
Babanango’s Lesser Known “Little Five”
Over the past five years, Babanango Game Reserve has undertaken a monumental game translocation project, successfully introducing over 3000 large mammal species to reclaim the territory where their ancestors once roamed freely. In June 2023, our reserve reached a momentous milestone by officially becoming home to the renowned “Big Five,” marking a significant achievement in […]
Babanango Game Reserve Gets Big 5 Status With Latest Arrival!
“Every single animal protected is an achievement in conservation.” – Musa Mbatha, Reserve Manager, Babanango Game Reserve Africa’s Big five animals – lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino, and elephant – are major tourism drawcards for any game reserve. But achieving Big 5 status for Zululand’s Babanango Game Reserve is more of a testament to the […]
