Talking Bush, Safaris & Luxury Travel

The Luxury Safari Co Ltd•www.theluxurysafaricompany.com

A series of informal fun interviews with characters from Africa's luxury safari and travel industry - swapping outrageous tales from years spent amongst Africa's wildlife and people. The Luxury Safari Co was est. 2010, we provide the most extraordinary safaris & travel options known to man. We have explored Africa extensively - our knowledge allows our luxury safaris to take you into the most remote parts of Africa while never compromising on the quality of travel arrangements. We'd like to share inspirational stories from the people we meet & we hope you enjoy listening to them.

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Calvin Cottar - Kenyan Conservationist, Safari Guide, Camp Owner & Charismatic Character Of the Kenyan Bush

Calvin Cottar's family have been in Kenya for generations and their wealth of stories about exploring this wild land are both exhilarating and mesmerising to listen to. It is their experiences in Kenya which lead Calvin to be one of the most respected members of the safari community today. His passion for working with the local community to preserve Kenya for the wildlife, while still benefitting the people, is second to none. A safari guided by Calvin will leave you feeling awe struck, and a lu...

Aug 08, 2020•44 min•Season 1Ep. 9

Legendary Wildlife Author Brian Jackman

There is no where in Africa Brian Jackman has not explored, he has written several books and over the last sixty years has dominated wildlife journalism for The Sunday Times and The Telegraph. His safaris through Africa have taken him to some of the most remote and wild places with some of Africa's most famous and enchanting characters including George Adamson, Tony Fitzjohn and Iain Douglas-Hamilton. He talks about his travel to Africa with the same emotive tone he writes with. We couldn't have...

Jul 31, 2020•54 min•Season 1Ep. 8

Talking Chimpanzees With Butati Nyundo

Butati is a true inspiration, a chimpanzee trekking guide at Greystoke Mahale, his childhood in the Mahale Mountains was a magical one living in the midst of the chimpanzee research station within which his father was one of the first to work. His passion for these endangered creatures is infectious and we can't help but feel enthused about protecting these endangered primates when we hear him speak about them. Greystoke Mahale is a magical lodge on the white sandy beaches of Lake Tanganyika, wi...

Jul 24, 2020•35 min•Season 1Ep. 7

Talking To Famous Wildlife Documentary Producer Fergus Beeley

We were very privileged to have a chat to award winning conservationist and wildlife film maker Fergus Beeley about his most famous series, and his exciting future projects. We loved talking to Fergus who is a charismatic, humble and charming man with a wealth of stories.

Jul 17, 2020•24 min•Season 1Ep. 7

Botswana's Golden Africa Mobile Safaris Tell Us Everything

Rob Barber, who runs Golden Africa Mobile Safaris in Botswana, is an amazing story teller and we loved listening to his tales from his life in Botswana - including details about his magical private mobile camp which can take you on adventures through the Delta and the Kalahari.

Jul 10, 2020•51 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Africa Openings: Where Else Can We Look To Safari Post COVID?

On the 29th June 2020 Rose Hipwood, MD of The Luxury Safari Co flew out to Tanzania which had officially opened its borders to International tourism on the 1st June 2020. In the final post from Tanzania Rose talks about where else in Africa is opening up post COVID travel bans.

Jul 08, 2020•7 min•Season 1Ep. 5

How To Travel Within Tanzania Safely Post Covid

On the 29th June 2020 Rose Hipwood, MD of The Luxury Safari Co flew out to Tanzania which had officially opened its borders to International tourism on the 1st June 2020. In this episode Rose explains how to travel around Tanzania safely post COVID.

Jul 08, 2020•4 min•Season 1Ep. 4

First Hand Experience Of A Tanzania Safari Camp Post Covid

On the 29th June 2020 Rose Hipwood, MD of The Luxury Safari Co flew out to Tanzania which had officially opened its borders to International tourism on the 1st June 2020. Here you can find out all about new safari camp protocols in Tanzania from her first hand experience at Namiri Plains Safari Camp in the Serengeti.

Jul 08, 2020•6 min•Season 1Ep. 3

International Travel To Tanzania During A Pandemic

On the 29th June 2020 Rose Hipwood, MD of The Luxury Safari Co flew out to Tanzania which had officially opened its borders to International tourism on the 1st June 2020. Hear all about her first hand International travel experience right here.

Jul 08, 2020•6 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Intro: Talking Bush, Safaris & Luxury Travel

Thank you so much for tuning in, Talking Bush, Safaris & Luxury Travel is run by Rose Hipwood who founded The Luxury Safari Co Ltd in 2010 having built up a wealth of experience in the safari industry beforehand. This podcast will be made up of fun light hearted interviews with safari guides, conservationists, wildlife film makers, journalists, authors and wildlife photographers. Each podcast will provide an insight into life in Africa, managing, running and guiding at safari camps and lodge...

Jul 08, 2020•53 sec•Season 1Ep. 1

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