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Safari: A Natural Remedy for the Mind

Modern life is only going faster and faster, with more and more of us grappling with burnout and decision fatigue. We’re here to offer you an unexpected solution to reducing your stress, recalibrating yourself and increasing mental clarity: a safari to Africa. While traditionally, wellness retreats to the Maldives, Bali or the Bahamas are the go-to for people searching for an escape from the daily rat race, there are distinctive benefits to a safari. Delivering unparalleled luxury while offering immersive wildlife experiences that (re)connect you with nature - safaris offer that additional, untapped mental pacifier you might have been missing on past travels. Consider it an investment in your mental capital, with a scientifically proven ROI!

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Bridging the Gap: The Complex Relationship Between Conservation and Tourism & How To Solve It

Explore high-impact ways to donate to African wildlife conservation. See how responsible tourism and flexible funding support researchers and protect endangered species. Learn where donations create measurable impact and how you can support on-the-ground protection, no matter where you are in the world.

The safari we never expected: how real-time conservation action saves rhinos

The day we arrived on safari at Manyoni reserve in Kwazulu-Natal, poachers had taken the life of a mother rhino, leaving her dependent calve orphaned. Over the past decade, we’ve become aware of the rhino poaching crisis, yet it was surreal to hear that an incident occurred on the reserve while we were on safari. The news hit us in the gut! The next morning, we skipped our safari drive for the rare opportunity to join Michelle on a horn trimming operation on the reserve.

Africa’s Wildlife Industry on a Knife’s Edge

Africa’s safari and wildlife industry is sitting on a knife’s edge. The recent degradation of the Ngorongoro Crater's conservation status by the IUCN and the raging legal battle over the location of the Ritz-Carlton’s Masai Mara Safari Camp are mere symptoms of the much wider issue of prioritization of consumptive needs of humans over the wellbeing of wildlife and ecosystems. We've seen it time and time again. As safari operators, we need to do more than just pay lip service to the increasingly popular conservation narrative. Here's how we do that.

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Lions of Laikipia Collaring for Coexistence

Home to the third largest population of lions in Kenya, Laikipia has been hailed as one of Kenya’s biggest success stories in conservation.

The Subterranean Undertaker

Ever wondered what happens to ants or termites when they die? It's not what you think.

Anti Poaching with the Bumi Hills Foundation

On deployment for our first anti poaching foot patrol in Bumi Hills, Zimbabwe.

An Overlanders Guide to the Central Kalahari

Wild and remote, experiencing the Central Kalahari should be on everyone's bucket list.

Can drones save Rhinos?

Drones have been receiving increased press attention as a ‘silver bullet’ to combat wildlife crime.

Aardvarks affected by climate change

Changing temperatures are affecting more than just the weather and the knock-on effects are worrying.