Safeguarding Rhinos through Conservation Efforts Article and Images: Aslihan Gedik; Founding Chairman and Chief Conservation Officer A rhinoceros is a large herbivorous mammal known for its thick skin and one or more horns on its snout. There are five species: Black, White, Indian, Javan, and Sumatran. The trafficking of animals is a serious global issue, […]
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Article and Images by Sophie Phillips “The world sees the Safari industry through the lense of photographers, agents, guests and everyone in between. It paints pictures of what it is like ‘going the safari’. We paint a slightly different picture. We are the people creating Safaris. We are the people working in the camps, baking
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Article and Images Mike Myers When I look back on my career as a guide in Botswana it’s hard to believe I’m in my fifth decade of doing it, the time seems to have passed by in a heartbeat. In that time, I have lived through the growth of the safari industry from humble beginnings
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Article by Adam Garden We had just pulled over to sign out of The Hide’s conservancy, when our stopped engine allowed us a chance to hear the sounds of the bush. We had spent our short drive from the camp identifying some of the 400 species of birds that called Hwange home. In our silence,
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In the heart of Africa, where the wild thrives and the soul seeks solace, a remarkable journey began. Born in the picturesque landscapes of Nakuru, Kenya, Ian Batchelor was raised amidst the stunning beauty of Africa. At the tender age of five, his family relocated to Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe), marking the inception of his passion
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Article: Rudo Nhamoinesu Images: Daka Plains Camp As we entered the park, and approached the camp, my eyes drank in the sight of the remote north-western region of Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe’s largest reserve, where Daka Plains Camp resides. A brief 40-minute safari transfer from Robin’s airstrip leads you to this unique destination. Nestled atop
A Horn of Hope: World Rhino Day and Conservation Efforts in Southern Africa In the bustle of our daily lives, it’s easy to forget the wonders of the natural world that quietly persist, often against steep odds. One such wonder is the rhinoceros, a magnificent creature that, despite its size and strength, finds itself precariously
World Tourism Day, celebrated annually on 27th September, is a momentous occasion to recognise the enormous potential of tourism to foster understanding, promote cultural exchange, and contribute to economic growth. This day, established by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) in 1980, commemorates the adoption of the UNWTO Statutes back in 1970, a pivotal
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Article: Rudo Nhamoinesu “What a large herd of elephants and so many calves, I really don’t mind this roadblock!” We were brought to a halt by these magnificent creatures on our journey to Wilderness Davisons camp from the airstrip, my guide echoed my sentiments and excitement. Observing my delight, and once the “mothers” had kindly
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Article: Cath Conradie Images: Lance Conradie In the last Nzira edition you journeyed with us, a family with three kids aged 8, 6 and 2, as we evaded a lurking lion in Mana, had heaps of family fun in Kariba, explored the giant fig trees of the Vumba, and walked with a pangolin in the
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