The Algoa Bay Whale Heritage Area
Did you know that Algoa Bay is a Whale Heritage Area? South Africa is the only country in the world with three Whale Heritage Areas, with the Bluff in Durban and Plettenberg Bay being the other two. When it comes to biodiversity, Algoa Bay is arguably one of the most outstanding marine environments. During the […]
Addo’s wetlands and what’s being done to protect them
The Addo Elephant National Park was established 94 years ago to protect the last 11 elephants in the Eastern Cape region. Since then, the reserve has expanded to 155,000 hectares and today it’s home to lions, leopards, rhino, buffalo and more than 600 elephants. It also has 16 rivers and 437 wetlands. Freshwater scientists Nancy […]
How big is the Greater Addo Elephant National Park
Addo Elephant National Park is the third-largest national park in South Africa. It’s not only home to the traditional Big Five (elephant, rhino, buffalo, lion and leopard) but the Big 7, which includes the Southern right whale and Great white shark in its marine environment. In 1931, the park was started with only 2500 hectares […]
St Croix Island
St. Croix Island is the largest of the three islands on the western side of Algoa Bay. It is located within 8 kilometres of the Port of Nqgura and 4km from the nearest land. The islands are of critical importance to sea bird populations, including the endangered African penguin. The island covers about 12 ha […]