In the first ever private game reserve donation of rhino, luxury experiential travel company andBeyond has earmarked six white rhino to be translocated from their Phinda Private Game Reserve in South Africa to Botswana’s Okavango Delta. Facilitated in partnership with Rhino Force, this conservation coup has been generously funded by lead sponsor, Motorite Insurance Administrators. [...]
When packing for a safari in Africa, one of the most important tips is to be practical. Pack as little as possible and include items that are versatile and can be worn multiple times in different ways. One of the best I found and used basically every day while on safari was a simple headband [...]
RailRiders clothing is marketed as “the toughest clothes on the planet.” So when a safari in East Africa was on my calendar, it was time to research the best safari clothes on the planet! RailRiders came up in my search for one main reason — it came already equipped with “insect shield” meaning no time [...]
Michaela Guzy, Founder of OhThePeopleYouMeet.com on the top of Kilimanjaro, Tanzania. As with most events in my life, how I ended up 19,341 vertical feet in the air at the top of Kilimanjaro, was due to a chance encounter. In October 2011, I had the pleasure of speaking at the Adventure Travel Trade Association’s Annual [...]
Chiawa Camp, Lower Zambezi National Park: Eight large platform tents with enclosed bathrooms (shower and a footed tub). Each tent had a deck and outdoor shower. Charging stations in room and mosquito nets over the beds. No wifi. Very good food and wine selection. A small communal swimming pool. Large communal sitting area with a [...]
White rhinos, Phinda Reserve, South Africa. The Africa Foundation, created by &Beyond, currently runs 382 projects in 42 communities in five countries. I, Michaela Guzy, had the pleasure of meeting several of the dedicated &Beyond staff, one notable character was Les Carlisle. Among the many titles he carries, are head of conservation, a game catcher [...]
Michaela Guzy’s ultimate guide for Cape Town, South Africa and about a 2-hour drive in any direction, for: 1. LODGING 2. LOCAL DESIGNERS (shopping) 3. DINGING/OUT&ABOUT 4. OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, DRIVES & WINERIES 5. GIVING BACK and CULTURAL IMMERSION Driving south on the M4. 1. LODGING: a. Cape Grace, Cape Town/waterfront b. One&Only, Cape Town/waterfront c. [...]
You know the saying, denial is not just a river in Egypt? Well, the Nile is not just in Egypt – only 22% of it is! For the romance and prestige of it, the great European explorers of the 19th century, like Richard Burton and David Livingstone lusted to discover the source of the River [...]
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