Safari ChangeMakers

South Africa Field Mission: Inside a Black Rhino Collaring

What does it actually feel like to kneel beside a sedated, critically endangered black rhino—knowing only 6,000 of her kind remain on earth?Host Karin Jones found out firsthand during a high-stakes field mission at Kwandwe Private Game Reserve. In this raw, on-the-ground episode, Karin joins Angus Douglas (Managing Director of Kwandwe) for a live rhino collaring procedure in South Africa’s Eastern Cape. They move beyond the adrenaline of the moment to unpack what it truly takes to rewild a landscape and protect a species in crisis.In this episode, we explore: 🦏 The Collaring Operation: The precision, the AI-powered tech, and the breathtaking experience of being inches away from a prehistoric giant. 🌿 From Farm to Frontier: The 27-year journey of transforming a goat-and-ostrich farm into a world-class rewilding success story. 📡 AI in the Bush: How revolutionary ankle collars monitor individual rhino behavior 24/7 to predict poaching threats before they happen. 🤝 The "Together as One" Model: How the Ubunye Foundation proves that community health and education are the ultimate anti-poaching strategies. 🎯 Conservation Through Commerce: Why high-impact safari tourism is the most effective way to fund a secure future for the black rhino.This is what conservation looks like when it's done right—loud, on the ground, and deeply human. Subscribe and join the movement:________________________________________Watch more conversations with Africa's conservationists, safari innovators, and changemakers in the full Safari ChangeMakers series: https://www.youtube.com/@safarichangemakers/podcastsSubscribe to our YouTube channel for future episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@safarichangemakersLearn more about Artisans of Safari: https://artisansofsafari.com/Featured in this Episode:We go deep into the conservation efforts of Angus Douglas and the team at  @KwandweReserve  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UC1XodaRaVQDlYNKOyPwk9pw] Experience this Journey:To book a bespoke immersion that includes the regions and conservation projects discussed in this episode, visit: https://artisansofsafari.com/south-africa/For more Intel Link to "Safari Briefings" Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7333253534911500288#conservation #africansafari #artisansofsafari

Kenya: Two Maasai Dared. Their Land. Their Camp.

What does it really look like when indigenous communities take control of their own land — and turn it into a conservation powerhouse? If you've ever wondered whether safari tourism can genuinely uplift the people who call Africa home, this conversation will inspire you.Host Karin Jones sits down with Jackson Looseyia and Dominic Nchoe, the Maasai co-founders of Tangula Mara — the first safari camp in the Maasai Mara to be 100% owned and operated by Maasai people. From humble beginnings as a night guard and tracker to pioneering a guiding school that transformed the industry, their story is a masterclass in community-driven conservation.Key Takeaways:🌍 How private conservancies benefit local Maasai families through land leases, employment, and education🦁 Why human-wildlife conflict is decreasing — and what replaced lion-killing as a rite of passage🧭 How trained guides avoid overtourism during the Great Migration🏕️ What authentic Maasai cultural exchange actually looks like on safari🔮 The future of wildlife conservation through indigenous ownershipSubscribe and join the movement at:👉 https://artisansofsafari.com/Watch more conversations with Africa's conservationists, safari innovators, and changemakers in the full Safari ChangeMakers series:https://www.youtube.com/@safarichangemakers/podcastsSubscribe to our YouTube channel for future episodes:https://www.youtube.com/@safarichangemakersLearn more about Artisans of Safari:https://artisansofsafari.com/Featured in this Episode:We go deep into the conservation efforts of  @jacksonlooseyia7627  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCai07aoUi0sSmuDZiW96M6g] the team at  @BushandBeyondSafaris  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCbcse-jlDTba12YzosQcfKg] Experience this Journey:To book a bespoke immersion that includes the regions and conservation projects discussed in this episode, visit: https://artisansofsafari.com/kenya-and-tanzania/For more Intel Link to "Safari Briefings" Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7333253534911500288#conservation #africansafari #artisansofsafari

Madagascar & Zambia: Lemurs, Girls Power & Children Once Hidden

What if your safari trip could rescue lemurs, restore coral reefs, keep girls in school — and change how entire communities see children with special needs? In this powerful combined episode of Safari ChangeMakers, host Karin Jones pulls back the curtain on one of Africa's most remarkable conservation and community stories.We go behind the scenes at Time & Tide Lodges — first with CEO Bruce Simpson speaking from Madagascar, then with Foundation Executive Director Elizabeth Ellis and Foundation Co-Director Naonga Shawa Banda in Zambia. Together, they reveal how luxury safari travel can be a genuine force for lasting change.Key Takeaways:🦎 How Time & Tide is restoring Madagascar's biodiversity — from rescued crowned lemurs to the world's tiniest chameleons🐟 Why issuing fishing cards to 300 local fishers is actually protecting marine ecosystems👩‍🎓 How girls' clubs in Zambia are breaking a cycle where only 35% of girls finish school♿ From 10% to 70% — the extraordinary transformation in school inclusion for children with disabilities💵 Every $1 invested generates over $20 in social return — that's the real power of your safari dollarBe inspired. Create change. Subscribe now and visit artisansofsafari.comWatch more conversations with Africa's conservationists, safari innovators, and changemakers in the full Safari ChangeMakers series:https://www.youtube.com/@safarichangemakers/podcastsSubscribe to our YouTube channel for future episodes:https://www.youtube.com/@safarichangemakersLearn more about Artisans of Safari:https://artisansofsafari.com/Featured in this Episode:We go deep into the conservation efforts of the  @timeandtideafrica  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCtrRLtBB4C0gX4s6S9ZsBOw] Experience this Journey:To book a bespoke immersion that includes the regions and conservation projects discussed in this episode, visit: https://artisansofsafari.com/zimbabwe-and-zambia/ and https://artisansofsafari.com/indian-ocean-islands/For more Intel Link to "Safari Briefings" Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7333253534911500288#conservation #africansafari #artisansofsafari

Kenya’s Super Tuskers: The Legacy of Craig in Amboseli

The Death of a Giant: Why Craig the Elephant’s Passing is a Global Success StoryA million-dollar elephant just died of old age in Kenya — and that is the greatest conservation victory you'll hear about this year. But who protected Craig, the giant tusker, and what happens now that he's gone?Recorded on-site at Angama Amboseli, at the foothills of Kilimanjaro, Karin Jones sits down with two of the region's most influential voices: Craig Millar (Big Life Foundation) and Rosco Wendover (CEO of Angama). Together, they pull back the curtain on what responsible safari tourism and community partnership actually look like on the ground..Key Takeaways:• 🐘 The extraordinary life and legacy of Craig — Why Craig was the most photographed tusker in the world—and why his death from natural causes is a miracle of modern conservation — and the next generation of big tuskers already waiting in the wings• 🌍 The 40-Meter Challenge: Why the Kimana Sanctuary wildlife corridor is the "narrowest bottleneck" in Africa.• 🔫 How Big Life Foundation's multi-layered anti-poaching model — from drone units to compensation programs — keeps elephant and predator populations alive• 🤝 Why Kimana is the highest-paying conservancy per acre in the ecosystem, and why that matters more than any fence• 🌱 The inspiring story of Salash: a Maasai ranger-turned-guide who appeared on Planet Earth and now tells his own wildlife story to the worldThis is what conservation through commerce — and community — looks like when it's done right. Subscribe and join the movement:________________________________________Watch more conversations with Africa's conservationists, safari innovators, and changemakers in the full Safari ChangeMakers series: https://www.youtube.com/@safarichangemakers/podcastsSubscribe to our YouTube channel for future episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@safarichangemakersLearn more about Artisans of Safari: https://artisansofsafari.com/Featured in this Episode:We go deep into the conservation efforts of Craig Millar and Rosco Wendover and the team at  @BigLifeFoundation  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCpbBiDDREh_N6vo39c0nlEw] and  @angamasafari  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UChNm0J8CXwIg2EElwE7_HHQ] Experience this Journey:To book a bespoke immersion that includes the regions and conservation projects discussed in this episode, visit: https://artisansofsafari.com/kenya-and-tanzania/For more Intel Link to "Safari Briefings" Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7333253534911500288#conservation #africansafari #artisansofsafari

The Samburu & The 60-Room Hotel That Never Was - Kalepo Camp

When Rob and Storm Mason first sat down with the elders of the Samburu community in northern Kenya, the elders envisioned a 60-room luxury hotel. But the Masons had a vision for Kalepo Camp — an intimate six-tent property designed to attract high-value travelers seeking deep connection, not mass consumption. This episode details Kalepo’s success. The Samburu community holds equity in the land; their livestock still roam freely around the conservancy. And the camp — with its six beautifully designed tents — now generates meaningful income without compromising the landscape that sustains it.