Get the inside scoop on what it’s like to protect rhinos on the frontlines in South Africa in this interview with Simon Naylor, Conservation Manager at Phinda andBeyond.

Ecotherapy is about healing ourselves through nature, and Western medicine is finally coming around and acknowledging its benefits. Doctors are even writing “prescriptions” for people to head into nature, such as national parks, as part of the recovery process.

If you have the right clothes for the elements, you’ll be safe and comfortable and able to find joy in any experience. Here’s a what-to-wear checklist to help you prepare for your African safari adventure.

Poachers hunt and kill rhinos due to the value of their horns. The de-horning of a rhino reduces the chance that it will be killed by poachers. Get answers to frequently-asked questions about rhino de-horning here.