by Ems | Sep 11, 2020 | Blog, Namibia
GREEN SEASON TRAVEL IN NAMIBIA The Green Season between January and March has traditionally been the least popular season to visit Namibia, although this is something of a mystery as the same time of year is considered ‘peak’ season in neighbouring South Africa. Part...
by Ems | May 28, 2020 | Blog, Zambia
We love these new cotton face masks from Tribal Textiles made from traditional African fabric called chitenge. They are ethically handcrafted in South Luangwa, Zambia. Every mask sold supports the Tribal Textiles artisans, their families and the local community of...
by Ems | May 19, 2020 | Blog
Africa Geographic recently interviewed Kevin Richardson, celebrity lion whisperer, about his lions. Their questions go to the core of the role that captive lion facilities play in conservation and their apparent promotion of the evil industry of lion petting....
by Ems | May 17, 2020 | Blog, Kenya
We wanted to share this video and newsletter from our Secluded Africa ‘family’ in Kenya. Richard and his team have been in lockdown at one of their lodges called Kipalo Hills in Tsavo. They are in great need of support to keep their rangers going...
by Ems | May 1, 2020 | Blog, Conservation
Our world has been forever changed. We have shuttered our homes, shuttered our businesses, lost our jobs, lost our sense of security, toppled the global economy, watched our loved ones get sick and die, and overwhelmed our health care systems beyond recognition. The...
by Ems | Apr 24, 2020 | Blog, Kenya
The #MaraNaiboishoConservancy in Kenya is one of many wonderful projects that are in dire straits because of the cancellation of Tourism due to COVID19. This is the case all over Africa, where people spend their lives in the pursuit of balancing human interaction...