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Safaris with a Purpose – Guided Photographic Safaris -Part 2

This is the second of a 4 part blog series on Safaris with a Purpose. There are very few safari operators in Africa that cater to the discerning traveller and simultaneously guarantee award winning images to take away with you. This safari with a purpose is for any aspiring photographer wishing to fulfil their dream of taking ultimate iconic images. Great Plains Conversation is just one of theses companies that offer guided photographic safaris to Kenya and Botswana from November – March every year. The experience is totally unique, creative and a whole heap of fun. We guarantee that guests […]

Recommended Tipping Guide when on an African Safari

These are rough guidelines and suggestions on gratuities while travelling around Africa on a per person basis meaning per person travelling so if you are a couple, multiply by two etc. NAMIBIA Porters N$10.00 per person Car guards N$5.00 per evening out Guides N$100.00 per person per day Professional guides N$150.00 per person per day Hotel / camp / lodge staff US$4.00 per person per day   ZAMBIA / BOTSWANA / MALAWI / ZIMBABWE / MOZAMBIQUE /INDIAN OCEAN ISLANDS Porters US$ 2.00 per person Guides/Trackers US$7.00 per person per day Professional Guides US$15.00 per person per day Hotel / camp […]

The final episode in the adventure of the rhinos journey to Botswana.

by Sean Drayton
&Beyond is delighted to launch the fourth and final installment of their remarkable “Rhinos Without Borders” story. This fourth video documents the handover ceremony with the President of Botswana, whereby the six rhino were officially donated to the people of Botswana. Watch as the boma fence comes down and the rhino are released into the wild, there they now roam free in their new home.

The Rhinos are treated like gold on their journey to Botswana – Part 3

by Sean Drayton
This third video highlights just how incredible and highly emotive the journey has been for the six rhino. Watch as the team embarks on a gruelling 48-hour security-escorted journey from &Beyond Phinda, through the Ramatlabama border post and onwards to the Okavango Delta.

Part 2 of the Rhino adventure

by Sean Drayton
RHINOS WITHOUT BORDERS PART 2 The remarkable Rhinos Without Borders story continues as the &Beyond conservation team, professional veterinarian and translocation experts join together to successfully dart and capture six rhino at &Beyond Phinda Private Game Reserve. These highly endangered animals are carefully transported to a quarantine boma at &Beyond Phinda where they are protected 24 hours a day by our highly regarded anti-poaching unit. Meanwhile, the team prepares for the momentous road journey from South Africa to Botswana’s Okavango Delta. Watch as the exciting story unfolds.

A success story in conservation..

&Beyond, Motorite and Rhino Force share their story of the rhino translocation project which was completed successfully earlier this year. All six rhino have settled their new home. The videos of the various stages of the project have also been completed. Here they all are, in one easy to find place, for you to enjoy and share. RHINOS WITHOUT BORDERS PART 1 Luxury experiential travel company, &Beyond, has been deeply committed to rhino conservation for 21 years and is now translocating six white rhino from South Africa to Botswana. Botswana has an excellent security system in place to protect these […]

The End of Safari Hunting in Botswana

by Sean Drayton
The End of Safari Hunting in Botswana.