Every day, conservation-led travel company &Beyond seeks to leave our world a better place through our ethos of Care of the Land, Care of the Wildlife and Care of the People. Find out more about our model of sustainable travel and listen to the stories of the people who dedicate themselves to wildlife conservation, caring for rural communities and managing large tracts of protected land and ocean.
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Andrea Perez Hoyos, the Creative Director of Adriana Hoyos, talks about being the team selected to work on the innovative design of the Galapagos Explorer, &Beyond’s first expeditions yacht. Find out how the unique beauty of the Galapagos served as inspiration and hear about the unusual elements that the team incorporated to create an authentic sen…
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Lebogang Matlakala, Future Leaders Program Manager for Wild Impact (previously known as Africa Foundation) 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 complex issues to local co…
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From Traveler to Change Maker: Unleashing your power for positive change
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In 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 power and agency that individual travelers have to turn the switch…
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Co-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 come along as Anja and Jelena describe their gorilla trekking adve…
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Archie 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 that make this region their home. Get a glimpse of how this workin…
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Find 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 poignant memories from her first trip to Bhutan and delves deeper…
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Heli 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 initiatives. Listen to him speak about his adventurous career …
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John 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 is a must on any wildlife adventurer’s bucket list.…
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Rewilding Chile with Cristián Saucedo
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Cristián 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 how the organisation is carrying on the legacy of conservationis…
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What makes travel epic?
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In 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. Discover epic stories, epic adventures and epic solutions about how …
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Have 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, but people like Vincent van der Merwe are working tirelessly …
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andBeyond 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 marsh fluctuate seemingly unrelated to the seasons. Learn abou…
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Damen 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 wildlife experiences from his time as a guide.…
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Barry 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 is a passionate advocate for conservation with local land custod…
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Phinda 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 of lion conservation and management in private, fenced reserves …
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Empowering communities for 30 years with Dr Andrew Venter
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Dr Andrew Venter, CEO of Wild Impact (previously known as Africa Foundation) looks back at 30 years of the NGO’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 spirit and vision that will drive W…
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In 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 sustainability in lodge design actually means in terms of arch…
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Thulani 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 tracker, a role he delighted in for almost nine years. He always h…
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Dr. 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. This Hope Spot encompasses the Bazaruto Archipelago National Pa…
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East Africa Regional Manager for Wild Impact (previously known as Africa Foundation) Crispo Ndembeka speaks about his background as a medical doctor, describing how it motivated him to join the organisation and work towards improving the physical, social and emotional wellbeing of the region’s rural communities. Crispo describes Wild Impact’s work …
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Peter 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 rights strategy and training. We chat to Peter about the world …
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Caring for the corals of Mnemba with Nancy Iraba
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Driven 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 responsible for an initiative aimed at restoring the area’s preciou…
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&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 in Cape Town resulted in a love for the outdoors. Hear about a …
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Founded 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. African Parks Regional Ops Manager for Rwanda Jes Gruner talks abo…
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What 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 National Park. Find out why the largest rhino translocation ever t…
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In 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 to growing and developing staff members, and find out how she a…
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Tara Getty, &Beyond shareholder and trustee of Wild Impact (previously known as Africa Foundation), 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 early years at &Beyond P…
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Marine 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 movements of the marine world’s top predators can lead to an enhance…
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What 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 the travel industry navigate the return of tourism while balancin…
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Group 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-standing tradition of training and development, as well as a co…
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&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 seek to leave behind nothing but footprints, detailing what questi…
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&Beyond CEO, Joss Kent looks back on nine years spent at the helm of the conservation-led travel company, building on its vision to leave the world a better place. He describes the magic that happens when an unshakeable sense of purpose comes together with the financial discipline and planning necessary for long-term sustainability. Find out about …
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&Beyond CMO Nicole Robinson and Dale Forbes, Head of Strategic Business Development at SWAROVSKI OPTIK, talk about the shared values that brought together the African-based luxury travel brand and the Austrian manufacturer of quality binoculars. Find out how the two worked to develop the recently launched limited edition birding itineraries, which …
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Toby Sinclair from &Beyond Asia talks about his love affair with India’s rivers, describing their ever-changing landscapes and the traces of India’s culture and history that can be found along their banks. Find out about the birds and wildlife that can be spotted from a riverboat cruise in India and discover more about the Iconic Brahmaputra River …
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Skipper Mareja, Regional Human Resources Manager for &Beyond Botswana, talks about his experiences in tourism, from managing lodges in the Okavango Delta to making a difference in the lives of local communities. Discover what it’s like to run a brand new lodge in the Delta and the intricacies of working with tented camps that move every five days. …
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Nonhlanhla Ambrose talks about the Hustle Economy Programme run by Wild Impact (previously known as Africa Foundation) and how it is empowering young people and women in South Africa’s rural areas not only to make a living but to plan for a brighter future. Find out about this innovative project, which equips young ‘hustle-preneurs’ with the skills…
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Dr Raghu Chundawat talks about tiger conservation in India, from the inception of Project Tiger in the 1970s to the threats and challenges facing India’s tiger population 50 years on and his hopes for the future. Find out why tiger reserves were established in India almost 50 years ago and how they work. Learn about the successes of Project Tiger a…
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Protecting Africa’s lions with &Beyond
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Is Africa’s Big Five in danger of becoming the Big Four? Lions are one of Africa’s most iconic species and a drawcard for millions of tourists, however, lion populations have declined by 50% in the last 25 years. The species is now considered critically endangered. As apex predators, lions are critical not only as a key indicator of how well the en…
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Radio DJ Msizi James speaks about his journey with &Beyond and Wild Impact (previously known as Africa Foundation), from his romantic engagement at Private Game Reserve to becoming involved in conservation and community projects in and around Phinda Private Game Reserve. Listen to the story of how an intimate engagement experience in an open-air tr…
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Diving among the shoals of the Sardine Run, following in footsteps of a translocation that brought a species back from local extinction or learning how an African conservation model helped saved a South American species - join in the celebration of &Beyond’s 30 year anniversary with a series of limited edition experiences. Listen to the extraordina…
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Blessed with diverse landscapes, home to a multitude of cultures, and birthplace of a number of the world’s major religions, India has far more than just temples and tigers to offer. Toby Sinclair from &Beyond Asia takes us off the beaten path as he shares private glimpses of India’s lesser-known wonders, from ancient battlefields to marvels of nat…
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Part of an exquisite coral atoll off the east coast of Zanzibar, &Beyond Mnemba Island is known for its warm, clear waters and the abundance of marine life off its shores. Dive Centre Manager Chris Barfoot speaks about what divers and snorkelers can hope to experience in the balmy waters surrounding the island. Listen to him explain how the Mnemba …
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The prospect of travelling might sound intimidating right now, with shifting Covid restrictions and a lot of conflicting information muddying the water. But, for those of us who yearn for the pure joy that came with days of unencumbered exploration, it can also be extremely rewarding provided that you take all the required precautions. &Beyond gues…
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Everyone knows that holiday calories don’t count and sampling the local cooking is essential to any travel experience. But how do you deliver on this while keeping in mind healthy and sustainable options such as plant-based cooking, especially while based in a remote destination? Regional Executive Chef for &Beyond Botswana Murray Weakley talks abo…
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Jules Harding from award-winning South African band GoodLuck chats about what it was like playing their first live gig in the African bush at &Beyond Phinda Private Game Reserve. Find out about the thrills and challenges of sensitively setting up a concert in the midst of an ancient sand forest, and hear about the natural inspirations behind the ba…
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With their characteristic profile and gentle gaze, giraffes are one of Africa’s most iconic species. And yet, few people are aware that giraffe numbers have declined almost 30% over the past three decades. Julian Fennessy of the Giraffe Conservation Foundation talks about the challenges that come with dwindling wild habitat and increased human encr…
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What does it take to convert an interest in your environment into the beginning of a lifelong career in conservation or wildlife management? Find out about the innovative programme being run at &Beyond Phinda Private Game Reserve which is offering young members of surrounding communities the opportunity for the type of hands-on knowledge and skills…
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&Beyond guests, Laura Cicerale and Michael Screnci reminisce about their African honeymoon, from the beginning stage of choosing a destination, planning, and research to the end result – an unforgettable adventure to mark the beginning of their married life. Listen to their tips and advice, and find out why they recommend working with a travel plan…
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The world’s largest migration of fish, South Africa’s annual Sardine Run features billions of sardines and all the accompanying marine predators, from dolphins and whales to sharks and sailfish, as well as dozens of marine bird species. Shark specialist and scuba diving guide Walter Bernardis from African Watersports talks about the Oceans Without …
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William de Jager, manager of &Beyond Phinda Homestead, talks about what makes a sole-use safari lodge such a great travel option. Find out how the team at &Beyond Phinda Homestead takes hospitality to a new level, ensuring a tailor-made experience for travellers of all ages. Learn more about the lodge’s exceptional design, from the layout, which wa…
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