Lula lost her mom to poachers when she was just four months old. Almost two years after being released back into the wild as an adult, the once-orphaned rhino has…
It’s never too late for new adventures! Five grandmothers from Finale near Hoedspruit stepped into the wild for an unforgettable weekend of discovery, connection, and up-close elephant encounters with Elephants…
It’s World Elephant Day, so we asked the HERD team what life lessons they have learned from these gentle giants. Hoedspruit, South Africa (12 August 2026) – Elephants leave…
Kyle Malyon hits the road again for HERD, this time travelling from Joburg to Jabulani by just about every mode of transport imaginable! Johannesburg, South Africa (05 August 2026)…
HERD’s new dedicated research centre is coming to life and will transform researchers’ understanding of elephant well-being to ensure a safer, happier future for these magnificent giants. Hoedspruit, South…
Sarah Barratt is the second woman in the competition’s 15-year history to take the top honour of Safari Guide of the Year! Greater Kruger, South Africa (25 June 2026)…
After being blinded and broken by a machete attack in Madagascar, Louie is safe in South Africa and ready to hobble into someone’s heart. Hoedspruit, South Africa (23 June…
Thirteen pairs of eyes glow back at a camera trap…plus a lucky duck for decoration! Limpopo, South Africa (20 May 2026) – A pack of thirteen African wild dogs…
‘Protectors need protecting too.’ Hoedspruit, South Africa (14 May 2026) – When one of the Kruger’s working doggies became critically ill overnight, a helicopter was called in, and he…
‘Honey badger don’t give a cluck’, but his disguised carers did! After almost two years of rehabilitation, Splinter has been released back into the wild. Hoedspruit, South Africa (15…
Where mind meets heart
“Courage doesn’t always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, ‘I will try again tomorrow'” – Mary Anne Radmacher
