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Go with the flow! AKA 2018 African Safari Update #3

Nov 21, 2018 · by Russ · In: #NikelaAfrica, elephant, Human Wildlife Conflict, Living in a Landy, Nikela Blog Tagged: Safari 2018-2019, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Our African Safari update is a bit different than expected. Remember the moto “Go with the Flow”? Well, it’s been flowing all over the place these past 7 weeks. After the amazing experiences in Mana Pools Zimbabwe, we headed north across the border to Lusaka, the capital of Zambia. There we hunkered down for a week for some much needed rest and to catch up on our videos etc. On the way we stopped in Chirundu Zimbabwe and stayed at the Jecha Point Fishing Lodge. We just wanted to overnight but were overwhelmed by Iona’s friendliness and obvious love for…

Four out of the Big Five: The story in the Kruger is always the same

Nov 7, 2018 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: #NikelaAfrica, elephant, kudo, leopard, lioness, Nikela Blog, rhino Tagged: Big Five, buffalo, elephants, Kruger National Park, kudu, lioness, rhino

For years now it’s four out of the Big Five we see when visiting the Kruger National Park. Why is this? What are we doing wrong? The alarm goes off at 5am. If it wasn’t for the glaring security lights in the camp it would still be pitch black. By 5:30 the rooftop tent is closed up. The breakfast snacks are ready. Layered clothing is on. Entrance money is counted. Binoculars pulled out and camera batteries charged. We’re at the Malalane Gate, along with several others, before it opens at 6am. By first light we’ve mapped out our path and…

Our African Safari so far in month two – Wildlife, Heroes, Mishaps

Oct 4, 2018 · by Russ · In: #NikelaAfrica, Baboon, elephant, Free to be Wild, Human Wildlife Conflict, Nikela Blog, Poaching, wildlife conservation Tagged: Baye Pigors, Brent Stapelkamp, Mana Pools, Samantha Cassidy

We’re trying hard to do a better job at keeping you posted on our second African Safari north from South Africa to Kenya (this time Ethiopia is in the plan.) So, here is a summary of month two. [Missed month one? Click here for story and video] Happy Birthday Margrit So, only one birthday candle in Margrit’s breakfast cereal? Well, let’s call it a bush cake. And 66 candles, well enough said. We did sing Happy Birthday, saw a John Wayne Movie up in the roof top, and her gift… an 8 month safari in Africa, of course. Broken Back…

Update on Five Wildlife Heroes to Watch This Year 2018-Part 1

Jul 29, 2018 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: Animal Poaching, elephant, Human Wildlife Conflict, Human Wildlife Conflict, lion, Nikela Blog, Pangolin, vulture, Wildlife Trafficking Tagged: anti-poaching, elephant poachers, human-wildlife conflict, lights save lions, Lynn Clifford, Moses Arineitwe, Philipo Ormorijei, Silke von Eynern

Back in January 2018 we invited you to watch Five Wildlife Heroes making a difference for African animals. From saving wild lions from irate farmers in Tanzania to protecting elephants and their forest in Malawi. Much has been accomplished, some has been lost, and many have helped. But more is still needed to keep the poachers at bay and to reduce the human wildlife conflicts. Back in January we told you, that it’s not the big organizations Nikela seeks out, but the small ones run by amazing individuals that we consider wildlife heroes. Remember, we’ve personally met each of them….

Another Thank You Letter From Ranger Scout Felix For Our Sponsorship

Jan 25, 2018 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: Animal Poaching, elephant, elephant, Illegal trade, Nikela Blog Tagged: ranger scout, save elephants, Wildlife Action Group

For the second year in a row Nikela (with your help) is sponsoring Felix a ranger scout. Felix belongs to a team of ranger scouts who protect elephants in the Thuma Forest in Malawi. Dear Margrit and Russ The main aim of this letter is to say thank you for all your support and to tell you more about my job by Wildlife Action Group. Am still loving my job and and am really appreciating the support you are providing to me. With this support i managed to improve the living standards of my family and my self. i can…

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Go with the flow! AKA 2018 African Safari Update #3

Four out of the Big Five: The story in the Kruger is always the same

Our African Safari so far in month two – Wildlife, Heroes, Mishaps

Update on Five Wildlife Heroes to Watch This Year 2018-Part 1

Another Thank You Letter From Ranger Scout Felix For Our Sponsorship

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