Listen to hear why this is my favourite tropical paradise in Africa. Whether you are looking to lie on white sands until sundowner time with a good book or want to get out and do some world-class fishing and diving and snorkeling and hiking and biking and and and... this is it. Happy listening! www.tintrunksafari.com Instagram: @tintrunksafari

Tony Church is a man whose life has spanned fascinating moments in Kenya's history. To some he is the father of horse safaris in Kenya, to others the man who helped organise the horses for Robert Redford and Meryl Streep while they filmed Out of Africa, to other, precious ones, he's the grandfather who puts them on horses when they come to visit. Listening to Tony talk of zebra rustling as a child, of ocean voyages between England and Africa, of horse riding from Nairobi across lands then wil...

In this episode, I talk about the endangered Mountain Gorillas and take you on a virtual trek. I have done this 8 times now, in Rwanda, Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. It's often called an experience of a lifetime - and it truly is. If you have done it, you will have a lovely walk down memory lane. And if you haven't, you will want to! Enjoy! www.tintrunksafari.com Instagram: @tintrunksafari

I am back chatting with my good friend, Lorna Buchanan-Jardine, and as with our previous conversation, we cover lots of topics. This one delves into Lorna's experience as a safari camp manager. We talk about the kinds of cultural exchanges that occur between guests and the locals here and how this is often one of the highlights of a safari. You must hear her story of a New York City family describing their life to a Maasai woman. We also talk about different notions of wealth; how to ph...

In this episode I talk about one of Nature’s unmatched wildlife events: The Great Migration. Millions of wildebbeest, with zebra and gazelle, move around the Serengeti and Maasai Mara ecosystems following the rains for the freshest grass. This is the second largest mammal migration on our planet. (The first is bats.) The zebras and wildebeest cross the rivers, full of crocodiles, and these “crossings” are as dramatic as it gets. It also gets awfully dramatic on the river banks as many, ...

As I say in the introduction, there is something about this conversation with Virginia that leaves me feeling raw, open and hopeful. Virginia is as real a deal as they come and hearing her talk about her upbringing in a home full of brothers and how a mixture of courage and hope led her to become one of the few - and elite - female anti-poaching rangers is beyond inspiring. Happy Listening.www.tintrunksafari.com Instagram: @tintrunksafari

This is an iconic one. Jamie Roberts is a larger-than-life character. He owns one of the most successful aviation businesses in Africa, Tropic Air, and takes guests, including those of Tin Trunk, in his airplanes and helicopters from lodge to lodge and on amazing journeys around the continent. In this conversation we chat about his family, how he ended up with his business and his favourite destinations to explore on the continent. Enjoy our conversation and get ready to want to j...

Nicole Church travelled with 4 other friends from England to Kenya. 50 years ago and in a Land Rover. They crossed the Sahara. They cooked and navigated and dug themselves out of sand traps. They visited - and felt safe in - countries most would not drive through today and they had more than a few extraordinary encounters with people they met along the way. Grab a map of Africa and enjoy our conversation! www.tintrunksafari.com Instagram: @tintrunksafari

Part of my travel planning job at Tin Trunk involves talking to people about the daunting aspects of a trip to Africa. It's far. It's in the news for the wrong reasons much of the time. There are animals here much bigger than us and others who can catch and eat prey much bigger than us. In this podcast, I discuss all of this and why much of it can be avoided or is often misrepresented. Have a listen and see why Africa is worth standing at the edge of your comfort zone. www.ti...

Joy Juma loved camping and being in the African wilderness when she was a young girl.  Early on, she decided to work in conservation and has been involved with many different projects over her career. Today, Joy is a key member of the Zeitz Foundation, founded by Jochen Zeitz in 2008 and headquartered at his stunning retreat, Segera, in Kenya. Joy manages many projects for the Foundation, including wildlife conservation, the (mostly female!) anti-poaching unit, local schools, and community...

Mike Jackson and his wife Sarah are beloved members of our family. Mike has been travelling in Africa since the 1980s - before, during and after his distinguished career in the British Army as Chief of the General Staff. There is hardly an area he hasn't visited and our conversation here at home in Kenya touches on where he has been, what he loves and why, as well as his thoughts on how Africa has changed over the years. Please enjoy. www.tintrunksafari.com Instagram: @tintrunksafari

Robert Lochiam is one of those guides who I know I need to interview after just a few hours together. I was excited to visit a new lodge in an important area for conservation in Kenya and Robert, who goes by his surname, Lochiam, showed us just how vital the area is to the "Super Tuskers": the elephants around Amboseli National Park at the foot of Mt. Kilimanjaro whose tusks often drag on the ground,  and to all the other animals coexisting beside them. In our chat by the pool at the new...

This is the first of a series of podcasts centered on the theme of bush pilots flying around Africa. I begin with my own story of becoming a pilot and hope this is inspirational for anyone tempted to take to the skies.  Africa from the air is a journey in itself. Whether you are in command or a passenger on safari, being up there, looking down on elephants, bamboo forests, waterfalls or pastoralists and their herds - and  getting from A to B easily and safely -  is the making of indelible...

Imagine steep hillside roads, narrow such that cars often have to give way for the oncoming traffic.  People everywhere on both sides of the road: lorries, cars, safari landcruisers.  We are talking about a crowded scenario on the Rwandan roads in the area where the Mountain Gorillas dwell. Now imagine a bicycle. No gears, and - I think but am not at all sure - brakes.  The men riding the bikes freewheel down the road - down the middle of the road - at the speed of light - from the higher...

Christmas on Safari is the perfect way to make the holiday about time together, about sharing beauty and awe and magic with those you love. In this short episode, I speak about what it is like to be on safari over Christmas, and tell a  Samburu story about the creation of the stars. Happy Christmas Everyone!  www.tintrunksafari.com Instagram: @tintrunksafari

When Diana Sutter is not in Northern California, you are safe to bet she is in Africa. Diana has seen more of Africa than most - including safari guides.  She has visited the kinds of off-the-beaten places many of us who live here full-time still dream of visiting.  She is passionate about the continent, the animals, and the people - evident not only in her stunning photography but also in her support for conservation and community.  Oh, and she is also the person who convinced me to come to...

On Safari in Rwanda! Following my special interview with the three men who worked with Dian Fossey to help save the Mountain Gorillas (previous episode), I am talking about Rwanda in general now: the country, the people, the history - sad and yet inspiring - and of course what to do and see on safari there, which goes beyond trekking to see the endangered Mountain Gorillas, but of course includes that as a life-changing priority! Enjoy!  www.tintrunksafari.com Instagram: @tintrunksafari

This interview still gives me goose bumps. I have honoured Dian Fossey's work - exposing to the world the plight of the Mountain Gorilla and learning more and more about our wise and wonderful cousins - since forever. Getting to meet three men who worked with her and hear their stories was not only interesting, but important. She opened our eyes and hearts to these wonderful and endangered animals - and she couldn't have done it without men like these. Fidel translates for everyone so it is...

My African story begins with a horse safari in 2004. It's why I fell in love with this place and riding across Africa is still one of my favourite ways to experience the  wilderness. Horse safaris are a thing, and for those who ride, an incredible way to feel the power of Africa's Nature. A recent ride in Botswana introduced me to Chief - one of the best horse safari guides I have met and inspired our conversation about approaching dangerous game, how to read the signs of animals and keep...

It’s BotswanAAAH. This is Africa’s most private and pristine safari destination. Stunning tented camps, watching animals on your own...the water...the light...the luxury! (The price tag to match most of the time too.) Safaris here visit the world’s largest inland delta, the Okavango Delta,  as well as the vast salt pans of the ancient super lakes and some other special places too. This is my Sifting through Greatness introduction. Have a listen and get ready to want to go to this amazing...

Everyone, meet Katie, otherwise known  (by me!) as Dr. Doolittle. She is an animal whisperer in many ways and has devoted her life, with her husband Jeremy and three small children,  to living in the African bush and helping ensure the success of orphaned baby elephants being reintroduced back  into the wild of Northern Kenya. ...The best part, she has done this together with the Samburu community, who have lived side by side with these elephants in the area for generations, and who are...

Jen Murphy is a real-deal kind of journalist.  I admire her approach to writing about Africa and the stories she chooses to tell. She writes what she loves and she certainly gets around enough to know what that is. What I enjoyed about this conversation with Jen is that it was exactly as it would have been if we were just having a glass of wine at a conservation conference talking about travel in Africa, and I love sharing that clued-in stuff with you all.  We cover lots of topics as we...

I preface this chat with Brad about the fascinating world of termites with my thoughts on safari guides and the trends I see  shaping the future of African guiding. More and more, the support of local guides is leading to engaging, well-trained men - and increasingly women although still far fewer - who can look to this as a fulfilling and rewarding career. Making sure we support the camps and lodges empowering local guides is important to Tin Trunk.   If you have listened to my other...

Jonhson explained the unique spelling of his name before we began recording - one of those hospital spellings that stuck. That is not the only  unique thing about him either. Jonhson is a curious and highly educated man with a mind for science who is busy sharing his knowledge with clients at the wonderful island paradise of Miavana in Madagascar. This talk was born of an evening exploring the Cabinet de Curiosité at the lodge.  I felt his enthusiasm and passion coming through as he explained...