Zimbabwe | Nikela: Helping People Saving Wildlife

How one Wildlife Hero is beating the Coronavirus Crisis to feed her Baboons

Apr 28, 2020 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: Rescue Rehabilitation Tagged: baboon rehabilitation, Baye Pigors, Free to be Wild, rescue rehab center, Zimbabwe

The Coronavirus crisis has been with us for weeks, probably even months. This pandemic is impacting our Wildlife Heroes in very challenging ways. In the midst of the turmoil our youngest Wildlife Hero stumbled on a remarkable win-win situation to help feed the baboons in her rehabilitation center. Baye with Free to be Wild once again shows amazing compassion and resilience. Way back when Baye first reached out to us she was about to lose the piece of land her sanctuary called home. It was a horribly stressful time. When most of us would have given up… Baye persevered. Over…

The Dodo goes Hippo with our Viral Video

Jan 8, 2020 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: #NikelaAfrica, All Posts, Elephants Tagged: hippo and croc, Hwange National Park, The Dodo, viral video, Zimbabwe

Russel wrote: “I’m an editor at The Dodo – we’re a website for everybody who loves animals. Many of our videos reach millions of viewers every day… We wanted to prepare a video news piece on your amazing video: “Watch what happens when this hippo gets playful with a crocodile”– what a fascinating look into the social dynamic of African waterholes! We’re hoping you will give us permission to incorporate this video into our project.” After an enjoyable interview via Skype with Russel here is The Dodo’s version of our experience with the hippo and crocodile at the waterhole in…

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

Nov 21, 2018 · by Russ · In: Elephants, Human Wildlife Conflict, Safari Travels 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…

Elephants up close and personal at Tuskers Camp in Zimbabwe

Oct 17, 2018 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: Elephants, Safari Travels Tagged: elephant herd, Hwange NP, Tucker’s camp, Zimbabwe

We hadn’t planned on staying over at Tuckers camp, let alone enjoy a day watching elephants up close. Nestled next to the Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe there is a waterhole by a lodge and campsite. Here elephant, buffalo, zebra, kudu, baboon and all sorts of birds come to drink. I’d always wanted to spend a day overlooking a waterhole and now I had my chance. Instead of driving over into Hwange we stayed in camp. There are two opportunities to observe the wildlife. One from the observation platform with a gorgeous view. You can see the waterhole and various…

A look at who opposed Trump lifting import ban of elephant trophies

Nov 21, 2017 · by Nikela Volunteer/Guest blogger · In: All Posts, Elephants, trophy hunting, wildlife conservation Tagged: ban, Conservation Action Trust, David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, Donald Trump, elephant conservation, Humane Society, Leonardo DiCaprio, trophy hunting, United States, USFWS, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Bad news for elephants swept the internet like wildfire. However, the response was swift and the ban on elephant trophies may yet stay in place. US President Donald Trump and his Department of Interior Affairs Secretary Ryan Zinke have halted the reversal of a ban onLouzel Lombard Steyn importation of elephant hunt trophies from Zimbabwe and Zambia. The sudden decision follows global outcry and protests from animal rights groups. The announcement was first tweeted by the American President, saying, “[I’ve] put big game trophy decision on hold until such time as I review all conservation facts. Under study for years. Will…