TravelComments.com – South Africa rhino poaching drops in 2025 – but Kruger NP numbers rise

 

(Posted 12th February 2026)

 

 

South Africa has reported encouraging progress in the fight against wildlife crime, with a 16% drop in rhino poaching in 2025 compared to the previous year. The improvement follows intensified anti-poaching operations, stronger cooperation between authorities and private reserves, and increased use of technology to detect criminal activity. For safari travellers, the figures highlight both positive conservation momentum and the ongoing challenges facing some of the country’s most iconic parks…. READ MORE

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