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Better World

Every day, conservation-led travel company &Beyond seeks to leave our world a better place through our ethos of Care of Land, Care of Wildlife and Care of People. Find out more about our model of sustainable travel and listen to the stories of the people who dedicate themselves to wildlife conservation, caring for rural communities and managing large tracts of protected land and ocean.

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53:50

Heart of a healer with Crispo Ndembeka

Better World ·

2022/04/01

Crispo Ndembeka, Africa Foundation Regional Manager for East Africa, speaks about his background as a medical doctor and how it motivated him to join the Foundation and work towards improving the physical, social and emotional wellbeing of the region’s rural communities. Crispo describes Africa Foundation’s work in Kenya and Tanzania, focusing on the provision of healthcare and describing their projects' impact during the Covid-19 pandemic. Listen as he describes the challenges faced by

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55:56

The Little-known World of a Marine Ranger with Peter...

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2022/03/18

Peter Chadwick is a conservationist with a vast wealth of knowledge in both the marine and terrestrial worlds, ranging from law enforcement and reserve management, to conservation photography, wildlife ranger training and development, and even the intersection of conservation and human rights strategy and training. We chat to Peter about the world of marine rangers, the crucial role they play in protecting ecosystems, the challenges they face on a day-to-day basis, and what is being done to

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71:17

Caring for the corals of Mnemba with Nancy Iraba

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2022/03/14

Driven and passionate, Nancy Iraba is an eloquent advocate for any number of things – marine conservation, biodiversity preservation, access to the oceans, diving, woman power and so much more. As the Oceans Without Borders Project Manager at Mnemba Island off Zanzibar, she is also responsible for an initiative aimed at restoring the area’s precious coral reefs to their full glory. Listen as Nancy talks about her journey in marine conservation, talking about how her passion for the world’s

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58:56

Stories of a Sabi Sand guide with Josh van der Ploeg

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2022/02/25

&Beyond Social Media Specialist Josh van der Ploeg looks back at his career as a guide in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve, from his initial training course to his years at &Beyond Kirkman’s Kamp and the many research and travel opportunities that came his way. Find out how a childhood spent in Cape Town resulted in a love for the outdoors. Hear about a project to create an ID kit for leopards in the Sabi Sand led to a camera trapping adventure in the deserts of Saudi Arabia. Listen to

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45:39

Akagera – A story of hope with Jes Gruner

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2022/02/17

Founded in 1934, Rwanda’s Akagera National Park boasts a history as long and illustrious as some of the continent’s most renowned wildlife areas, yet it remains little known in a country that is much more famous for its gorilla trekking than it is for its only Big Five game reserve.African Parks Regional Ops Manager for Rwanda Jes Gruner talks about Akagera’s diversity and natural beauty, tracking the park’s history since its establishment and through the ravages of Rwanda’s tumultuous past

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13:52

A plane full of rhinos with Simon Naylor

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2021/12/10

What does it take to move 30 rhino across more than half the length of Africa? Simon Naylor, Conservation Manager at &Beyond Phinda Private Game Reserve speaks about translocating a Boeing 747 full of rhinos from South African to Rwanda to create a new breeding stronghold in Akagera National Park. Find out why the largest rhino translocation ever took place and what challenges it entailed, as well as where the rhino came from and what awaits them in their new home.

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29:22

Building a home in Africa with Jessica Getty

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2021/12/03

In this second episode of a two-part series with &Beyond shareholders, Africa Foundation supporter Jessica Getty discusses her love for Africa, from her early days working as a chef at &Beyond Phinda Forest Lodge to deciding to make South Africa her family home. Discover her dedication to growing and developing staff members, and find out how she and her husband have contributed to the educational and healthcare needs of rural communities, even having a local school named after

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29:12

A 30-year African love affair with Tara Getty

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2021/11/26

&Beyond shareholder and Africa Foundation trustee, Tara Getty speaks about his enduring love affair with Africa. From his early years working at &Beyond (then Conservation Corporation) to the home he has created near &Beyond Phinda Private Game Reserve. Listen to him reminisce about the early years at &Beyond Phinda, speaking about the development of &Beyond’s unique business model and the growth of Africa Foundation. Find out how the communities surrounding the reserve

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42:31

Marine predator tagging at Benguerra with JD...

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2021/11/19

Marine scientist Ryan Daly and fisheries biologist JD Filmalter speak about the marine predator tagging project running in the Bazaruto Archipelago, explaining what species are targeted, how they are tagged and monitored, and what information is gathered. Discover how tracking the movements of the marine world’s top predators can lead to an enhanced understanding of their lifecycle and contribute towards the management of marine reserves along the entire coastline of Africa. Learn how you

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30:13

Giving nature a chance with Joss Kent

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2021/10/29

What does it truly mean to give nature a chance? Is it enough for us simply not to interfere or is a more active approach required? &Beyond CEO Joss Kent talks about the meticulous planning and management that is necessary to drive the regeneration of the world’s wild places. How can the travel industry navigate the return of tourism while balancing growing environmental awareness with the demands of travellers starved for new destinations and experiences? Find out what themes and

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29:43

Knowledge is power with Linda King

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2021/10/20

Group Human Resources & Training Director Linda King speaks about the launch of the &Beyond Academy, an initiative three years in the making. Designed to empower &Beyond staff by allowing them to earn both internal and external qualifications while working, the Academy builds on a long-standing tradition of training and development, as well as a commitment to promoting from within. Now boasting certified training material, registered training schools, and accredited assessors,

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48:31

Getting to grips with responsible travel with Tony Adams

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2021/10/15

&Beyond Conservation & Community Impact Director Tony Adams unravels the meaning of responsible travel and speaks about how tourism can help make a difference to the world’s wild places, their inhabitants, and the communities that surround them. He provides advice for travellers who seek to leave behind nothing but footprints, detailing what questions to ask to ensure that they are travelling with a responsible tourism company. Lastly, Tony provides some practical examples of how

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52:55

When profit meets purpose in a dark alley with Joss Kent

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2021/09/28

&Beyond CEO, Joss Kent looks back on nine years spent at the helm of the conservation-led travel company, building on its vision to leave the world a better place. He describes the magic that happens when an unshakeable sense of purpose comes together with the financial discipline and planning necessary for long-term sustainability. Find out about the sound business decisions necessary to achieve true sustainability and listen to practical tips and hints for business leaders seeking to

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29:19

Birds of a feather with Dale Forbes & Nicole Robinson

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2021/09/27

&Beyond CMO Nicole Robinson and Dale Forbes, Head of Strategic Business Development at SWAROVSKI OPTIK, talk about the shared values that brought together the African-based luxury travel brand and the Austrian manufacturer of quality binoculars. Find out how the two worked to develop the recently launched limited edition birding itineraries, which span destinations as diverse as Bhutan, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Botswana, and Ecuador. Discover how specialist guides help to combine some

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36:54

Indian river journeys with Toby Sinclair

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2021/09/17

Toby Sinclair from &Beyond Asia talks about his love affair with India’s rivers, describing their ever-changing landscapes and the traces of India’s culture and history that can be found along their banks. Find out about the birds and wildlife that can be spotted from a riverboat cruise in India and discover more about the Iconic Brahmaputra River Cruise.

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42:06

Connecting with communities in Botswana with Skipper...

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2021/09/10

Skipper Mareja, Regional Human Resources Manager for &Beyond Botswana, talks about his experiences in tourism, from managing lodges in the Okavango Delta to making a difference in the lives of local communities. Discover what it’s like to run a brand new lodge in the Delta and the intricacies of working with tented camps that move every five days. Find out about the challenges faced by the communities living on the outskirts of one of the world’s best-known natural wonderlands, from

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56:58

From side hustle to thriving business with Nonhlanhla...

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2021/09/02

Africa Foundation’s Nonhlanhla Ambrose talks about the Hustle Economy Programme and how it is empowering young people and women in South Africa’s rural areas not only to make a living but to plan for a brighter future. Find out about this innovative project, which equips young ‘hustle-preneurs’ with the skills and insight to turn their dreams into reality, earning not only profits but also the respect and recognition of their communities. Warm your heart with success stories from the pilot

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41:54

Tiger conservation in India with Raghu Chundawat

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2021/08/20

Dr Raghu Chundawat talks about tiger conservation in India, from the inception of Project Tiger in the 1970s to the threats and challenges facing India’s tiger population 50 years on and his hopes for the future. Find out why tiger reserves were established in India almost 50 years ago and how they work. Learn about the successes of Project Tiger and what they have meant for the conservation of other species in India, as well as the new set of threats and challenges facing tigers. In

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61:24

Protecting Africa’s lions with &Beyond

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2021/08/13

Is Africa’s Big Five in danger of becoming the Big Four? Lions are one of Africa’s most iconic species and a drawcard for millions of tourists, however, lion populations have declined by 50% in the last 25 years. The species is now considered critically endangered. As apex predators, lions are critical not only as a key indicator of how well the entire ecosystem is doing, but also as a means of maintaining ecological balance. Our panel of experts talks about the threats facing the species

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31:46

From white lions and wedding rings to communities and...

Better World ·

2021/08/06

Radio DJ Msizi James speaks about his journey with &Beyond and Africa Foundation, from his romantic engagement at Private Game Reserve to becoming involved in conservation and community projects in and around Phinda Private Game Reserve. Listen to the story of how a romantic engagement experience in an open-air treehouse in the heart of a Big Five game reserve turned into a meeting of like minds and turned into a journey that would reveal the significance of conservation and how it can

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