– Written by Isabel Bull The end-of-year holiday is the perfect time to slow down, reconnect, and spend time outdoors. Across Africa, the festive season brings warm weather, abundant wildlife, and landscapes at their most alive, making it an ideal time to travel with intention. Ecotourism offers a meaningful and
Wild Africa founders Peter and Corie Knights speak to Forbes about their journeys in conservation and establishing the organisation in Africa “to help protect what was left in Africa,” as well as the pressing challenges facing the continent’s wildlife and wild spaces. The article highlights Wild Africa’s mission to bring
The cheetah may be the fastest land animal on earth, but it is quickly losing the race against extinction. Fewer than 7,500 cheetahs remain in the wild worldwide and only 9 percent of their historical range still exists. On International Cheetah Day, Wild Africa shares a reminder that without urgent
World Fisheries Day draws attention to rampant illegal fishing activities and the global decline in fish stocks, which are threatening marine ecosystems. Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) fishing is on the rise, putting the health of our oceans, food security, and Africa’s coastal economies at serious risk. New data from
World Fisheries Day, celebrated every year on 21 November, is usually a moment to honour the oceans that feed millions. But this year, celebration gave way to concern. Illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing is escalating at an alarming rate. Globally, it is estimated that 1 in every 5 fish
To help fund conservation campaigns across Africa, Wild Africa held its second U.S. fundraising gala, “Guardians of the Wild 2025,” on Saturday, November 15, 2025, in Santa Monica, California. Hosted by American actress Bo Derek, the evening brought together conservationists, philanthropists and entertainment leaders to help advance Wild Africa’s mission
The Endangered Species Conservation and Protection Bill, 2024 has been successfully approved by the Nigerian Senate and will now be forwarded to the President for his assent. Passed by the House of Representatives in late May 2025, the Bill updates existing wildlife laws, increases penalties for wildlife crimes, and
Billboards remain a powerful vehicle for driving awareness. By bringing conservation messages into high-traffic urban spaces, Alliance Media continues to play a vital role in amplifying Wild Africa’s campaigns. Their prominent billboards in major urban areas in Ghana, Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Mozambique, Rwanda and other African countries help inform and
In this interview, Wild Africa CEO Peter Knights emphasises why conservation messaging in Africa specifically is of critical importance. Peter calls for a new era of conservation communication, one that is local, inclusive, and engaging enough to resonate far beyond the traditional environmental community. At Wild Africa, this is our
For World Rhino Day, the Tanzanian newspaper The Guardian reported encouraging news that rhino poaching in Africa fell in 2024 to its lowest levels since 2013, with 516 rhinos killed illegally. While global rhino numbers are gradually recovering (estimated at 26,700 individuals), Peter Knights OBE, CEO of Wild Africa, underscored
