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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…

Elephants up close and personal at Tuskers Camp in Zimbabwe

Oct 17, 2018 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: #NikelaAfrica, African elephant, elephant, Nikela Blog, wildlife lovers 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: elephant, Nikela Blog, 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…

What really happened to Xanda the son of Cecil the Lion?

Aug 10, 2017 · by Nikela Volunteer/Guest blogger · In: lion, Nikela Blog, trophy hunting Tagged: Cecil the lion, Conservation Action Trust, Hwange National Park, lion, trophy hunting, Xanda, Zimbabwe

Irregularities surround the controversial trophy hunt in Hwange National Park to kill Xanda the son of famous Cecil the lion. The death of Cecil’s son, Xanda at the hands of trophy hunters on 7 July is mired in confusion. He was shot just outside Zimbabwe’s Hwange National Park, near the spot his father had been killed by American bow hunting dentist, Walter Palmer. It was claimed that Xanda was shot legally as part of an approved quota – seven lions are allowed to be hunted per year in the area outside the park. Yet, like the death of his father, questions…

Is political corruption at the heart of Africa’s ever growing problems?

Mar 28, 2017 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: Nikela Blog, Poaching, wild animals, wildlife conservation Tagged: animal poaching, Cecil the lion, corruption, poaching, Zimbabwe

People disappear, get killed for speaking out against political corruption in Africa and nothing changes. Where will it end? Corruption, apathy and cruelty at every turn. One of benefits of being Overlanders is meeting interesting people along the way. Tony is in the agricultural business in Zimbawe. Naturally conversations invariably turn to wildlife conservation. Not too long ago Tony and a friend bought the necessary permits to go fishing at a lake in a nearby National game reserve. Before they had even untied their boat two park rangers stopped by to check their permits. Being familiar with the poaching problem…