In this episode we talk to Dex Kotze about his fascinating role in the conservation industry. Dex is a successful businessman who has impacted every industry he has turned his hand to. We chat about how he got started in conservation, how he has been on t

In this episode we chat to Mike and Dylan from Cape RADD in Cape Town. We dive into the fascinating world of marine biology and unpack the many advances in the marine conservation environment. Mike and Dylan give us some insights into Cape RADD, what they

In this episode we chat to a Singta guide, Michael Kirby, about his experiences in the guiding industry. Mike is a Swiss army knife when it comes to the African bushveld and we get an insiders perspective into what actually goes through your guides head w

In this episode we chat to Olli Hyvrinen. He is a dear friends of ours who is currently working on his PhD based around Rhinos and their influence in the bushveld. We talk about how important these megaherbivores are, what life could be like without them

In this episode we chat to Steve Faulconbridge. A true bushveld guru with many years of diverse experience under his well worn belt. Steve has been a mentor to us both and has not only shaped our view of the bush, but also opened our eyes as to how the bu

In this episode we have a discussion about the Big 5 and what these 5 animals are doing to the conservation industry. We look at where the Big 5 originated from, what guides do to create a less Big 5 centred experience, how these animals affect the ecolog

In this episode we chat to Colleen Lindberg, who has a MSc in Conservation Biology and is currently working in the voluntourism industry. We breakdown the key reasons why people choose to volunteer in the conservation industry and what to look out for whe

In this episode we talk about the current trophy hunting landscape, what role it plays in conservation and whether we need it to conserve our protected areas. Falling on the 5th anniversary of Cecil the lion's tragic death, we open up about what this

In this episode we talk to Andrew De Blocq from BirdLife South Africa. We learn about his passion for the birding industry and how, in his new role in avitourism, he is drastically improving the birding landscape in South Africa. With his dedication to cr

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