/ 31 August 2025

Growth of safari sector raises questions on sustainability

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A break in nature: Trips to game reserves are becoming more popular both in South Africa and on the rest of the continent. Photo: Raksha Bhana

While the surge benefits local economies, conservationists warn that overcrowding, habitat destruction and over-development pose a risk

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