EXPLORING BEACH & BUSH IN SOUTHERN AFRICA EDITION 3 - 2021 be the difference ResponsibleFrom 2 free hotel nights per year, discounted flights, upgrades and more! Africa's Eden Traveller’s Club gives travel-loving SADC residents and citizens private access to free stays and special offers at our members: 350 accommodation options, activity providers, airlines and leisure companies in Botswana, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Club BenefitsHow Do I JoinWhat Does it Cost An annual membership fee payable directly through the Africa’s Eden website Individual membership $350 & family membership $475 (two adults and two children under 12) SIGN UP NOW www.africaseden.travel/ travellersclub www.africaseden.travelclubsales@africaseden.travel JOIN US responsible traveller 1 WELCOME TO ANOTHER EDITION OF RESPONSIBLE TRAVELLER. What a year 2021 has been! In addition to dealing with the impact of Covid-19 on our personal lives, especially from a health and livelihood perspective, it has been exceptionally challenging to those in the travel industry with continued lockdowns and irrational red lists. BUT it’s a new year and we look to the future with much positivity and enthusiasm!! In this edition we explore all things ‘beach and bush’ in Southern Africa - from the wonders of tracking leopards with Thornybush Game Lodge in Limpopo to enjoying a birding safari at Amakhosi Safari Lodge in KZN and we invite you to ‘come alive’ at Stonehill River Lodge in the Western Cape. Dawn Jorgensen and I get up-close to nature at Azura Benguerra Island off the Mozambique coast and explore the wonders of the Victoria Falls and the mighty Zambezi River in Zimbabwe. And if that’s not enough, there are plenty conservation success stories to inspire… But as always, the responsibility of being a responsible traveller lies ultimately with the person travelling and the choices they make. Remember to stay, shop, experience and eat local and to search for the off the beaten track experiences - many small businesses are depending on you. This all goes a long way in helping to provide employment, contributing to the local economy, and making a difference in people’s lives. Enjoy the read… and be the difference. Tessa edition 3 - 2021 PUBLISHER / EDITOR Tessa Buhrmann Cell: 083 603 9000 ADVERTISING & EDITORIAL ENQUIRIES tessa@responsibletraveller.co.za DIGITAL SUBSCRIPTIONS www.responsibletraveller.co.za RESPONSIBLE TRAVELLER PUBLISHED BY Spotted Mongoose Media CC (CK 2008/178482/23) CONTACT DETAILS P.O. Box 3, Gillitts 3603 KwaZulu-Natal South Africa Tel: +27 31 7674022 MAGAZINE INFORMATION COVER IMAGE: Thornybush Game Lodge pic -Daryl Buhrmann Disclaimer: Responsible Traveller is published by Spotted Mongoose Media CC. The information provided and the opinions expressed in this publication are done so in good faith and while every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of its contents, neither the managing editor nor the publisher can be held responsible for any omissions or errors; or for any misfortune, injury or damages that may arise. All rights are reserved and no material from this magazine may be reproduced without the written consent of the publishers. EDITION 2 2021 03 RESPONSIBLE TRAVELLER - CELEBRATING RESPONSIBLE TOURISM SINCE 2008Contents COVER STORY 08 A Leopard’s Tale at Thornybush Game Lodge in Limpopo TRAVEL 24 Come Alive at Stonehill River Lodge 32 Birding Safari at Amakhosi Safari Lodge 48 Azura Benguerra Lodge ...the perfect retreat 56 Island Hopping with Azura Benguerra Lodge 58 ‘Scenes so lovely must have been gazed upon by angels in their flight’ - things to do in Victoria Falls 70 Pure Africa Sophisticated offerings with deeply embedded sustainable practices 08 24 32 48 70 04 EDITION 3 2021 BOOK WITH US TODAY: 24hr Central Reservations: +27 (0)861 010 347 www.dreamresorts.co.za RESET. RECONNECT. Planning your dream getaway? You can find the perfect spot with Dream Hotels & Resorts. Our varied and dynamic collection of over 20 destinations is no coincidence. We strive to discover the special qualities of a location by pinpointing those hidden gems especially designed for those who long to explore and rediscover South Africa.BOOK WITH US TODAY: 24hr Central Reservations: +27 (0)861 010 347 www.dreamresorts.co.za RESET. RECONNECT. Planning your dream getaway? You can find the perfect spot with Dream Hotels & Resorts. Our varied and dynamic collection of over 20 destinations is no coincidence. We strive to discover the special qualities of a location by pinpointing those hidden gems especially designed for those who long to explore and rediscover South Africa.06 EDITION 3 2021 PEOPLE 80 Gliden Zwane Rebuilding Mount Savannah CONSERVATION 88 Rhinos to Rwanda 94 Science & Conservation on the agenda at the 6th Southern African Shark and Ray Symposium 100 Project Ranger 104 Why big wildlife needs our help 108 Charismatic Megafauna 112 Banyan Tree Ilha Caldeira safeguards marine conservation SUSTAINABILITY 120 & Beyond announces ambitious impact goals for 2030 80 94 120 88 10008 EDITION 3 2021 TRAVEL Limpopo A Leopard’s TaleEDITION 3 2021 09 Words - Tessa Buhrmann Pics - Tessa & Daryl BuhrmannNext >

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