South Africa’s diversity is unlike anywhere else in the world. It is present in our multitude of histories, the sprawling cities and boundless rural villages, and the wide range of ecosystems that have shaped the distinct plants and animals that we find here. It is home to the Big Five and the equally alluring Little Five. In a single day, you can travel from the arid Namaqualand with its natural flower show to the icy waters of Cape Town with its colonies of penguins, packs of seals and pods of...
May 03, 2021•2 min•Season 1Ep. 10
[Insert show notes here]A showcase of the 8 incredible guests who participated in this podcast series. Series guests: Scott Ramsay, Photographer Ngoni Mtizwa, Sommelier Jo Buitendach, Storyteller Les Carlisle, Conservationist DuduBloom More, Artist Pavs Pillay, Marine Biologist Sean Privett, Botanist Marnus Scholly, Chef Enjoy!...
May 03, 2021•9 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Scott Ramsay is well known for his beautiful wildlife photography and his passion for Africa’s wild places. In this episode, Scott speaks about some of the remote locations he has travelled to in search of the perfect picture, and the patience you need to have when photographing African wildlife. He also gives us some practical tips for wildlife and landscape photography. Click here for Scott’s website . Visit Leopard to curate your best travel experience: https://www.leopard.voyage...
May 03, 2021•50 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Jo Buitendach is one of Johannesburg’s best guides. She was recognised as one of “10 of the World’s Top Tour Guides” in the Guardian newspaper in the UK, and also won an award from Vanity Fair Magazine in London for changing people’s mindsets with regards to travel in Johannesburg. In this episode she shares her passion for the city and its inhabitants, past and present including our most famous resident, Nelson Mandela. Click here for Jo’s website . Visit Leopard to curate your best travel expe...
May 03, 2021•55 min•Season 1Ep. 7
The founder of Singita, Luke Bailes, has said “Excellence is in Africa”. This is certainly true of our wines. In this episode, Ngoni Mtizwa, a sommelier at Singita, joins us to explain why renowned wine critic Neal Martin has said South Africa is producing some of the best wine outside of France. We also explore the exceptional Singita wine experience. Click here for Singita’s website . Click here for Neal Martin’s website. Visit Leopard to curate your best travel experience: https://www.leopard...
May 03, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Les Carlisle, Group Conservation Manager for &Beyond has spent more than four decades working in conservation in Africa. &Beyond’s innovative approach to conservation, with a strong focus on community participation, is often regarded as a blueprint for international ecotourism. We speak about the plight of Africa’s iconic animals such as the lion, elephant and rhino and what we can do to ensure their survival for future generations. Click here for &Beyond’s website . Visit Leopard to...
May 03, 2021•55 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Emerging artist, DuduBloom More shares her journey as a young, black, female artist in South Africa. She is known for creating beautiful intricate works using textiles, and other mediums. A recurring theme in her abstract art is mental health. Dudu’s first international exhibition with Berman Contemporary at 1 fifty-four in London was met with critical acclaim and we look forward to hearing much more about her in years to come. Click here for Dudu’s Instagram and Berman Contemporary . Visit Leop...
May 03, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 4
From the abundant marine life found in the cold Atlantic Ocean to the incredible diversity found in the warm waters of the Indian Ocean, South Africa’s coastline is unique in many ways. In this episode, passionate marine biologist, Pavs Pillay, shares stories about the animals that inhabit our ocean, from spectacular whales and sharks to charming penguins and turtles. Click here for the World Wide Fund for Nature and SASSI . Visit Leopard to curate your best travel experience: https://www.leopar...
May 03, 2021•56 min•Season 1Ep. 3
When you first look out over an expanse of fynbos in the Cape Floristic Region, it looks like a uniform expanse of green-gray scrub. You must take a closer look to see the diversity in plant, bird, and insect life. You need to touch, smell and taste the fynbos to truly experience it. Sean Privett, the director for conservation at Grootbos, joins us to explain more about the ecology of the fynbos. Click here for the Grootbos website . Visit Leopard to curate your best travel experience: https://w...
May 03, 2021•45 min•Season 1Ep. 2
South African cuisine is a unique fusion of many different external cultural influences, from Dutch and French to Indian and Malaysian flavours and techniques. Marnus Scholly, executive chef at Tswalu joins us to share his insights into traditional South Africa food, his favourite local ingredients, and the opening of Klein Jan at Tswalu. Click here for Tswalu’s website and here for Klein Jan. Visit Leopard to curate your best travel experience: https://www.leopard.voyage...
May 03, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 1
