Inspiration

Wings of Hope

There are some people who have entered into our Fire Island family, whose stories spark hope and inspiration. One such person is the pilot who

Off the beaten path

Hout Bay is known for many different activities, but one type of experience, that caters for all ages, is hiking. We’re incredibly blessed to have

Solar: Clean and limitless energy

When we took over this hotel, to develop it into Vida Nova Retreat, our chief concern was ensuring it aligned with our portfolio of eco-properties.

Fire Island – A Work in Progress – Part Two

One of the many victims was the critically endangered hawksbill turtle, and another, was the endangered green turtle. They came across several discarded turtle shells,

Fire Island – A Work in Progress – Part One

When the owner, Robert Koski, and logistics specialist, Jan Van Deventer, visited Ilha do Fogo in Northern Mozambique back in 2014, their agenda was to

Islands in a forgotten sea

When the first Arab explorers in their dhows sailed down through the Sea of Zanj from Arabia they discovered many small islands and, as they

Poaching: A Controversy

When you hear the word ‘poacher’, images of ruthless men, slaughtering elephants and rhinoceros and waving bloody tusks and horns, tend to pop into your

A true inspiration: Sylvia de Villiers

When you walk through our beautiful Vida Nova Retreat and Vida Nova Kruger lodges, your eyes will be drawn to the evocative and unique wildlife

Fire Island Sundome Project

“Water! Water! We have water!” I yelled, “We did it”. The relief, after many setbacks and months of preparation, flowed over me like the fresh

Sea turtle rescued from fishermen in a protected area

In Mozambique, there are five species of sea turtles that occur along the coast. They are all threatened and, therefore, protected by law (as they

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