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What Inspiring African Travel means to us - With Andrew Flatt in the Okavango Delta - Botswana
Welcome back to our relaunch series and this is episode 5 dedicated to our co-founder, Julia, and launch of our fundraising year. We want to bring you a lovely episode recorded with Andrew Flatt from a tranquil channel in the Okavango Delta, Botswana.
Before we do that a quick fundraising update.
We've kicked off our fundraising year in Julia's memory and are thrilled to share that we've raised an incredible £6,000 so far for our projects!
Supporting underprivileged students in Ghana.
Funding coral reef rehabilitation and local education initiatives in Zanzibar.
Backing local conservation efforts and fostering community collaboration in Botswana.
Our goal is to raise GBP30,000 so we still need your support!
Haven't listened to our previous episodes on Ghana and Zanzibar? Be sure to check them out earlier on this series and make sure you’re subscribed to be a part of our final episodes from our last project that will be coming out in May.
Introducing Andrew Flatt:
Before delving into our final collaboration in Botswana, we want to share a special episode recorded with James' friend and colleague Andrew Flatt at the picturesque Nxamaseri Island Lodge in the Okavango Panhandle.
Andrew has generously agreed to work closely with IAT, overseeing donations, funds, and the projects we support. We're incredibly grateful to have him as part of our team.
A Conversation with Andrew:
In this heartwarming episode, recorded amidst the sounds of the Okavango Delta awakening at dawn, Andrew shares stories of his connection with Julia and the significance of her life and legacy. They discuss our fundraising goals for the year and how we hope to make a meaningful difference.
Ready to Donate?
It's easy to contribute to our cause! Head over to our website www.inspiringafricantravel.com for clear donation instructions. We also deeply appreciate any help you can provide in spreading the word.
Thank you for joining us! We look forward to your continued support. Cheers!
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Highlights from Episode 2 of the podcast relaunch
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To catch the full interview with James Wilson & Stuart Parker subscribe to the podcast or listen on www.inspiringafricantravel.com We're also thrilled to update you on our fundraising project for the three amazing grassroots projects we're supporting. First and foremost, a massive thank you to everyone who has donated thus far. Our target was to raise GBP 30,000 this year, and we're already app...
Our 2024 fundraising plans in memory of our beautiful co-founder - Julia Spry-Wilson
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It’s time for our official podcast relaunch and opening episode to series 6. Welcome back to Inspiring African Travel! You can listen to our relaunch episode on all major podcast platforms under our name Inspiring African Travel and lots more information as well as a link to listen is available on our website www.inspiringafricantravel.com With mixed emotions, we're excited to resume our podcas...
A little gem off the coast of Zanzibar - Why you should visit Chumbe Island
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You often hear of gems in the travel world but Chumbe Island really and truly is. This podcast will follow our trips to this remarkable place. An affordable yet still exclusive tiny island off the coast of Zanzibar. To listen to our full podcast with tips and ideas for travelling to Chumbe Island, search for INSPIRING AFRICAN TRAVEL wherever you get your podcasts. Staying here is exactly like y...
Salt Pans Sleep Out in Botswana - The closest you’ll get to a night out on the Moon
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There is a place in Botswana called Makgadikgadi. Home to the largest collection of salt pans on the planet. A vast open, desolate place in what is already a vast, open desolate region - the Kalahari Desert. In episode 2 of series 5 of our podcast we transport you to one of our favourite Desert & Delta Safaris lodges, Leroo La Tau, and talk you through an experience of spending a night out slee...
Chimp Trekking in Uganda with James and Julia
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James and Julia share their special moments while trekking for Chimps in Uganda. Listen to the full podcast at 4d27.short.gy/EwXG4J.
Guide Stories - To the top of Botswana
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Welcome to episode number 4 of GUIDE STORIES. This episode we’re going to explore an area of Botswana that is a little less known to many visitors to this country. Amongst thousands and thousands of square km’s of flat Kalahari desert you will find two Unesco World Heritage sites. The iconic Okavango Delta and the Tsodilo Hills. We spent the day with a local guide by the name of Lopang Mojanga....
Guide Stories - Frank the Masai Diver
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In episode 3 of local guides in Africa we talk to a guide with a difference. A scuba diving guide and instructor from Tanzania called Frank Mollel. He’s a proud Masai from the mountains near Arusha and discovered an absolute passion for diving 15-years ago and never looked back. His passion has led him on a crusade to help teach the local communities of Zanzibar to swim, dive and care for the o...
Dutch & the Hyena
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In episode 1 of series 3 we interview professional guide Bihelang Kasale - known to most as “Dutch". African Bush Camps generously invited us to their stunning new Khwai Leadwood Camp in the Khwai Concession of the Okavango Delta in Botswana. Just a few months old on a beautiful floodplain we spent time with this lovely man and learnt about his total love for Spotted Hyenas! Check out: African ...
Introducing Season Three - Guide Stories
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James, Jules and Stuart got together for another virtual catch-up. With James and Jules spending some time in Johannesburg we were hoping for a physical meet-up but the revised COVID-19 restrictions prevented us from getting together. In this episode we introduce you to our next podcast series - guide stories. Our intention for this series is to introduce you to local guides in the tourism indu...
Travel News from Southern Africa - Post Covid
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The team at Inspiring African Travel have been busy at work as international arrivals to Africa are growing by the day. This is great news for us all. In this podcast episode, we share some news from Botswana and surrounding countries. How are guests getting in and out of the countries? How are they getting their PCR tests in remote camps and lodges? We share with you our experience in the safa...
Meet Vincent Kokomane from Double Tracks Africa
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Meet Vincent Kokomane! Determined to be successful from a young age, Vincent has worked his way up the tourism ladder from the very beginning. As a young boy from a small village in Botswana, Vincent would spend his youth walking into expensive hotels in South Africa and dream about working in hospitality. He applied his ambition with his infectious personality and before long he was in marketi...
Introducing Series 2 - Local Heroes in Tourism
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Our interviews meeting inspiring people in the African travel industry is back with series 2 - Local Heroes in tourism in Africa. We have spent a lot of time getting hold of some lovely people with inspiring stories about their journey in African tourism. We bring you the people who do not normally have the platform to share their story. The next series will not only take you on journeys throug...
The Chobe Floodplains - Botswana - Inspiring African Experiences
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We get together to talk about one of Botswana’s most remarkable regions. The Chobe Floodplains. Along the Chobe River, arguably the most visited safari region of the country, lie the Chobe Floodplains - a series of open grasslands that change month by month and season after season and yield some breathtaking wildlife encounters. We share our experiences, tips and love for an area in a popular w...
Episode 3: #InspiringAfricanExperiences - The Chobe Floodplains
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James & Julia explored the Chobe Floodplains every day for a whole week. One of the most popular floodplains is called Puku Flats. The Puku antelope is quite an adorable antelope prolific in Zambia but very rare in Botswana. The Chobe Floodplains being the only place you’ll find them in the country. James and Jules share their footage of the Puku and a little bit of information about where to f...
The Chobe Floodplains - #InspiringAfricanExperiences Episode 2
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The Chobe Floodplains - #InspiringAfricanExperiences Episode 2
#InspiringAfricanExperiences - Episode 1 - The Floodplains of the Chobe National Park, Botswana
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#InspiringAfricanExperiences - Episode 1 - The Floodplains of the Chobe National Park, Botswana
Meet the creators of Inspiring African Travel
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Meet the creators of Inspiring African Travel
Women In Travel - Meet Gorata Nyame
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Women In Travel - Meet Gorata Nyame
Introducing Vihemba Vasco
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Introducing Vihemba Vasco

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  • @lilylunan
    @lilylunan 2 місяці тому

    Awesome conversation, Andrew and James. Looking forward to getting updates on the three fantastic projects 😊

  • @Kingcelebrator
    @Kingcelebrator 2 роки тому

    Nice

  • @the-safari-guy
    @the-safari-guy 3 роки тому

    I love this... fantastic!!!

  • @lilylunan
    @lilylunan 3 роки тому

    I recognise that backdrop James and Jules!