Latest Sustainable travel Podcast Episodes
The one who swims with sharks with Lebogang Matlakala
Leave our world a better place - March 04, 2024 15:06 - 47 minutesAfrica Foundation’s Future Leaders Program Manager Lebogang Matlakala is a paradox. A girl who grew up in the dry and dusty interior of South Africa who is an avid diver and oceanographer. An impressive academic and public speaker who advocates for simple and effective communication of ...
From Traveler to Change Maker: Unleashing your power for positive change
Leave our world a better place - November 17, 2023 13:55 - 1 hourIn September 2023, during Climate Week, we were joined by travel expert and writer Jessica Nabongo (our host) and panellists Amanda Ho (Regenerative Travel), Javier Arredondo (Virtuoso), Costas Christ (Sustainable Travel Pioneer), Tshewang Wangchuk (Bhutan Foundation) to discuss the pow...
In the footsteps of Dian Fossey with Anja Hanke & Jelena Moro
Leave our world a better place - September 19, 2023 12:48 - 47 minutesCo-founders and editors of African magazine Anja Hanke and Jelena Moro talk about all things conservation and describe their experiences trekking gorillas in Rwanda. Find out about the threats to the survival of mountain gorillas, hear what is being done to ensure their survival and com...
In the shadow of Mount Kenya with Archie Voorspuy
Leave our world a better place - September 07, 2023 15:15 - 29 minutesArchie Voorspuy, manager of Suyian Conservancy, paints a picture of this wild and untamed part of Africa and the exceptional game viewing opportunities that it offers. Learn more about the Laikipia Plateau, where Suyian is situated, and find out about the rare and endangered species tha...
A new home in the kingdom of happiness with Suhail Gupta, Gisela Williams & Ryan Powell
Leave our world a better place - August 30, 2023 14:49 - 52 minutesFind out all about Punakha River Lodge, &Beyond’s new home-away-from-home in the kingdom of Bhutan. &Beyond Asia Managing Director Suhail Gupta talks about the challenges encountered and overcome during the building of the lodge. Renowned travel writer Gisela Williams shares warm and po...
By helicopter above Africa with Ben Simpson
Leave our world a better place - July 21, 2023 07:51 - 46 minutesHeli pilot and Director of Tropic Air Helicopters, Ben Simpson, shares his experiences of flying above Africa, from creating exhilarating experiences for travellers to shooting natural history documentaries in remote destinations and translocating elephants and gorillas for conservation...
Ballooning in the Serengeti with John Corse
Leave our world a better place - May 11, 2023 11:13 - 45 minutesJohn Corse, Managing Director of the Serengeti Ballooning Company, talks about the wonder and magic of soaring over one of the planet’s best-known landscapes in a hot air balloon. Hear John describe what it feels like to take off into an African sunset and find out why a balloon safari ...
Rewilding Chile with Cristián Saucedo
Leave our world a better place - April 14, 2023 15:43 - 1 hourCristián Saucedo, Wildlife Director at Rewilding Chile, introduces us to the country’s unique wildlife species, from the renowned puma and condor to the lesser known huemul and guanaco. He explains the importance of rewilding and describes the work done by Rewilding Chile, touching on h...
What makes travel epic?
Leave our world a better place - December 20, 2022 13:16 - 1 hourIn conversation with writer and sustainability expert Juliet Kinsman, five voices across three continents came together to share tales of their unforgettable travel experiences to enlighten, enrich and inspire, with interconnected musings on a topic that has never been more vital. Disc...
Protecting the world’s fastest cat with Vincent van der Merwe
Leave our world a better place - November 25, 2022 07:38 - 49 minutesHave you ever wanted to know everything there is to know about cheetahs? These iconic big cats are one of Africa’s most important predators; playing a crucial role in all the ecosystems in which they are occur. Cheetahs have been extirpated from 90% of their range across Africa and Asia...
Through the wilds of Botswana with Dux Mareja
Leave our world a better place - October 27, 2022 10:36 - 59 minutesandBeyond Regional Guide Trainer Dux Mareja unravels the wildlife wonders of Botswana. Find out how the Chobe River in the north attracts abundant animal species, from vast numbers of buffalo to thronging herds of elephant. Discover the mysteries of Savute, whose life-giving channel and...
Stories from the wild with Damen Pheiffer
Leave our world a better place - October 07, 2022 09:24 - 36 minutesDamen Pheiffer is a specialist guide at andBeyond Phinda Private Game Reserve – a reserve that is close to his heart for many reasons. Listen in as we catch up with Damen and learn a little more about him, the events that brought him to Phinda, and hear some of his wild stories and wild...
From butler to Habitat Manager with Barry Mthembu
Leave our world a better place - August 18, 2022 14:48 - 44 minutesBarry Mthembu has done it all. After starting in Phinda’s star-in-training programme back in 2003, he eventually went on to become a butler, camp manager, tracker, ranger, head ranger, and now he is Phinda’s Habitat Field Manager, a job which keeps him on his toes and very busy. Barry i...
Lion conservation in private reserves with Simon Naylor
Leave our world a better place - August 03, 2022 08:53 - 43 minutesPhinda conservation manager, Simon Naylor, has been based at andBeyond Phinda Private Game Reserve for 16 years, and he has an immeasurable wealth of knowledge and expertise when it comes to conservation and management of lions. In this podcast we focus on the successes and challenges o...
Empowering communities for 30 years with Dr Andrew Venter
Leave our world a better place - July 21, 2022 14:03 - 1 hourAfrica Foundation CEO DR Andrew Venter looks back at 30 years of the Foundation’s achievements and highlights the key successes of the past years. Find out what changes have taken place in the past three decades and discover what new projects are to come. Share the excitement of the spi...
Sustainability in lodge design with Jonathan Braack & Jack Alexander
Leave our world a better place - July 08, 2022 09:48 - 27 minutesIn this podcast, we chat to andBeyond Group Sustainability Manager, Jonathan Braack, and architect, Jack Alexander, about sustainability in the design and rebuild of the new andBeyond Grumeti Serengeti River Lodge. We hear about Jack’s inspiration for the new lodge, and learn about what...
A guide’s journey with Thulani Mbazini
Leave our world a better place - June 29, 2022 09:46 - 42 minutesThulani Mbazini is an inspirational individual who has worked at andBeyond Phinda Private Game Reserve for thirteen years. He started out as a contractor in the habitat team; clearing alien vegetation and working on the reserve. He then studied and qualified to become a professional tra...
Hope spots and the world of marine megafauna with Dr. Andrea Marshall
Leave our world a better place - June 20, 2022 09:15 - 54 minutesDr. Andrea Marshall is a co-founder of the Marine Megafauna Foundation and the principal scientist for their Threatened Species Programme, she’s also a National Geographic Explorer, owner and tour leader for Ray of Hope Expeditions, and the Champion of the Inhambane Seascape Hope Spot. ...
Heart of a healer with Crispo Ndembeka
Leave our world a better place - April 01, 2022 09:06 - 53 minutesCrispo Ndembeka, Africa Foundation Regional Manager for East Africa, speaks about his background as a medical doctor and how it motivated him to join the Foundation and work towards improving the physical, social and emotional wellbeing of the region’s rural communities. Crispo describe...
The Little-known World of a Marine Ranger with Peter Chadwick
Leave our world a better place - March 18, 2022 15:14 - 55 minutesPeter Chadwick is a conservationist with a vast wealth of knowledge in both the marine and terrestrial worlds, ranging from law enforcement and reserve management, to conservation photography, wildlife ranger training and development, and even the intersection of conservation and human ...
Caring for the corals of Mnemba with Nancy Iraba
Leave our world a better place - March 14, 2022 07:00 - 1 hourDriven and passionate, Nancy Iraba is an eloquent advocate for any number of things – marine conservation, biodiversity preservation, access to the oceans, diving, woman power and so much more. As the Oceans Without Borders Project Manager at Mnemba Island off Zanzibar, she is also resp...
Stories of a Sabi Sand guide with Josh van der Ploeg
Leave our world a better place - February 25, 2022 13:43 - 58 minutes&Beyond Social Media Specialist Josh van der Ploeg looks back at his career as a guide in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve, from his initial training course to his years at &Beyond Kirkman’s Kamp and the many research and travel opportunities that came his way. Find out how a childhood spent ...
Akagera – A story of hope with Jes Gruner
Leave our world a better place - February 17, 2022 13:17 - 45 minutesFounded in 1934, Rwanda’s Akagera National Park boasts a history as long and illustrious as some of the continent’s most renowned wildlife areas, yet it remains little known in a country that is much more famous for its gorilla trekking than it is for its only Big Five game reserve. Af...
A plane full of rhinos with Simon Naylor
Leave our world a better place - December 10, 2021 12:37 - 13 minutesWhat does it take to move 30 rhino across more than half the length of Africa? Simon Naylor, Conservation Manager at &Beyond Phinda Private Game Reserve speaks about translocating a Boeing 747 full of rhinos from South African to Rwanda to create a new breeding stronghold in Akagera Nat...
Building a home in Africa with Jessica Getty
Leave our world a better place - December 03, 2021 12:41 - 29 minutesIn this second episode of a two-part series with &Beyond shareholders, Africa Foundation supporter Jessica Getty discusses her love for Africa, from her early days working as a chef at &Beyond Phinda Forest Lodge to deciding to make South Africa her family home. Discover her dedication ...
A 30-year African love affair with Tara Getty
Leave our world a better place - November 26, 2021 13:57 - 29 minutes&Beyond shareholder and Africa Foundation trustee, Tara Getty speaks about his enduring love affair with Africa. From his early years working at &Beyond (then Conservation Corporation) to the home he has created near &Beyond Phinda Private Game Reserve. Listen to him reminisce about the...
Marine predator tagging at Benguerra with JD Filmalter & Ryan Daly
Leave our world a better place - November 19, 2021 05:15 - 42 minutesMarine scientist Ryan Daly and fisheries biologist JD Filmalter speak about the marine predator tagging project running in the Bazaruto Archipelago, explaining what species are targeted, how they are tagged and monitored, and what information is gathered. Discover how tracking the movem...
Giving nature a chance with Joss Kent
Leave our world a better place - October 29, 2021 15:02 - 30 minutesWhat does it truly mean to give nature a chance? Is it enough for us simply not to interfere or is a more active approach required? &Beyond CEO Joss Kent talks about the meticulous planning and management that is necessary to drive the regeneration of the world’s wild places. How can ...
Knowledge is power with Linda King
Leave our world a better place - October 20, 2021 12:58 - 29 minutesGroup Human Resources & Training Director Linda King speaks about the launch of the &Beyond Academy, an initiative three years in the making. Designed to empower &Beyond staff by allowing them to earn both internal and external qualifications while working, the Academy builds on a long-...
Getting to grips with responsible travel with Tony Adams
Leave our world a better place - October 15, 2021 08:22 - 48 minutes&Beyond Conservation & Community Impact Director Tony Adams unravels the meaning of responsible travel and speaks about how tourism can help make a difference to the world’s wild places, their inhabitants, and the communities that surround them. He provides advice for travellers who see...
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