Mana Pools: A Week in the Wild
My first-hand experience of Mana Pools in Zimbabwe, and advice for planning a Mana safari. This time last year I was invited out to Zimbabwe to visit protected areas, camps…
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Africa
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Under Pressure – The ever-present threat of poaching in the forest
In February in the Dzanga Sangha Protected Area in the Central African Republic there were 40 regular patrols conducted involving 88 rangers. That’s a total of 1,597 rangers days covering 1,840 km on foot.…
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Elephants, Chilli and Unseasonal Rainfall
Last month the rainfall continued, not only here in the UK but also in Kenya in the Greater Mara. Rainfall was not as heavy thankfully as in January, which many of…
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Holiday Guide to South Africa
South Africa is a wonderful all-round holiday destination fusing a chance to go on safari with a host of other activities and attractions. Nuts and Bolts -Practicalities and plus points…
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Progress Down Farm
In 2022 we partnered with Mara Elephant Project in Kenya’s Greater Masai Mara to support a co-existence farm project. The 5-acre farm, led by Abigael Pertet, is looking at sustainable elephant-friendly farming practices…
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Holiday Guide to Kenya
Golden plains and rolling hills reminiscent of the movies, wildlife action akin to an Attenborough documentary, and warm and welcoming people – say hello to Kenya. Whether you’re planning a…
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Against the Odds
Just over a year ago, two lionesses were caught and killed by snares set by poachers in the Papyrus Swamps of Busanga Plains, Kafue National Park in Zambia. Eight cubs,…
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Super Sized
A super pride is a pride of lion numbering more than 15. A pride this size is formidable, able to dominate a large territory. Conditions have to be near perfect…
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A Dog’s Life
In 2019 we partnered with Painted Dog Conservation to support its anti poaching units in and around Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe. Mr. Jerry Gotora from PDC joined us at the Royal Geographical Society…
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Remembering the Vital Role of Rangers
The Congo Basin is a biodiversity hotspot spanning six countries in the heart of Africa. Along the northern edge of the Congo Basin sits The Dzanga Sangha Protected Area (DSPA)…
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