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We've seen some promising signs from China in the last week in relation to the ivory trade driving elephant poaching in Africa, with the Chinese government conducting their third ivory destruction in the last eighteen months and committing to phase out its legal, domestic ivory industry. No time line has yet been given, but it is encouraging to see the Chinese taking stronger measures and the steps have been lauded by conservation organisations.
- Comment Thread:
- Comments: Katherine West | I am very interested in doing an ethical safari! I would also love to do some voluntary work in Africa to help with conservation projects, particularly with elephants. Does this opportunity exist anywhere? Thanks, Katherine
- Comments: Tammie | Hi Katherine! Great to have your interest. I've dropped you an email about the ethical safaris I'm running in 2016 to Namibia, Botswana and Kenya. All my safaris for this year (2015) are sold out at this stage.
One of the most common questions I get asked about Africa is "When is the best time to go?" The answer to this isn't as simple as you might think, and anyone who's experienced the complexity of Africa's seasons will tell you exactly that.
- Comment Thread:
- Comments: Aodan Peacock | Thanks Tammie, certainly raises expectations and inspires deeper interest. Lovely job. Aodan
- Comments: Tammie | Thanks Aodan!
- Comments: Karen Nauer | Hi Tammie, Can you please send me more information on the Botswana safari Oct/Nov 2016? Thanks Karen
- Comments: Tammie | Absolutely! Just sent you an email Karen
- Comments: Daphne Ong | Hi Tammie, Can you send me more details on the Kenya trip in Feb/Mar 2016. Thanks! Daphne
- Comments: Tammie | Sent you a mail Daphne :)
Is there anything as cute as African wild dog puppies? It's definitely one of the highlights of going on safari if you get to see Africa's painted dogs tending to their youngsters a their den or on a hunt, especially given their rarity in the wild (there are thought to be only about 5000 or so left on the entire continent). But did you know that these unique carnivores need huge areas to survive, that they are 'caring and sharing' towards each other, and that their play with each other actually serves an important purpose?
Where should you go on safari in Africa? The choices seem bamboozling at first - Kenya, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Botswana, South Africa... All are amazing and have their own unique angles and experiences, but I'm going to share a few reasons why I think you should consider one of my favourite safari destinations - Namibia. If my photos below don't convince you, consider these five reasons why Namibia should be on your bucket list.
This week I thought I'd share a few videos of the great work being done in the Save Valley Conservancy, Zimbabwe to conserve wildlife, the location of one of only two conservation safaris I'll be leading in 2016. (Click on this link for details)