S2 E4: Michel Girardin

On one side of the campfire, we sit in the esteemed company of safari mentor, doyen, and great friend, Michel Girardin, and on the other, our fellow black leopard enthusiast, powerhouse, and conservation leader, Sharon Haussmann. This is an episode for the nature lovers, the seekers of authenticity, and those of you who might know these famous names in the Lowveld and in the eco tourism industry. Sharon and Mich are old friends of Brett Horley Safaris and we have now introduced them to Tulela - and it did not take long for the campfire conversation to swing from soulful observations to sneaky comments that might be #notsafeforwork!  If you can hear over the dawn chorus of the crested francolins, zebras, and hyenas, you'll hear some awesome stories from Michel, who was in the Sabi Sand in the mid-1980s, at the start of safari in South Africa, where he earned a salary of R250 (only so much because he had a degree in Journalism!) He has since made an enormous impact in the industry, in tourism, training, guiding, and management. This man has some stories. Likewise, Sharon - CEO of GKEPF and Chairperson of the Balule Nature Reserve - is a force, a friend, and an inspiration. Her impressive credentials only speak to a fraction of her capabilities as a woman in a very male-dominated field. She is admired by her peers, she's a very proud parent, and a dedicated dog-mom who never misses a sunset and the chance to sip an excellent whiskey.  Tune in and enjoy hearing from true legends. 

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