Talking Bush, Safaris & Luxury Travel
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
James Denny - Head of Agent Relationships - Asilia Africa
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
James has had a passion for Africa for as long as he can remember, and worked in almost every role in the safari industry there is. He now represents ...
Pascal Michael - Manager of Jabali Ridge - Ruaha National Park
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pascal is an utterly charming man, who runs the camp with both warmth and great efficiency. He is extremely experienced when it comes to tourism in Ta...
Mark Sheridan Johnson - Owner of Ikuka Safari Camp - Ruaha National Park
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mark is a great character and we loved hearing about the building of Ikuka, which wasn't easy. He is an accomplished and esteemed guide and wildli...
Chevy Marie Anton - Manager of Ikuka Safari Camp - Ruaha National Park
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chevy is one of the managers at Ikuka Safari Camp in Ruaha National Park, Southern Tanzania. California born and bred she has been in Tanzania for 15 ...
RUAHA NATIONAL PARK Mini Series - Intro
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We've been busy out in Ruaha in Southern Tanzania, travelling the length of this amazing National Park and ensuring that the camps and lodges ther...
BRIAN JACKMAN (West With The Light Author & Journalist) - Life In The Wild
27 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is Brian's second very kind foray onto our podcast - he has travelled so extensively in Africa that we could record hundreds of safari podcast ep...
KIM WOLHUTER (Famous Wildlife Filmmaker) - Life In The Wild
20 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We were so honoured that Kim agreed to do our podcast - he has made so many immeasurably magical wildlife programs, all completely unique because Kim ...
GORDIE & FELICIA CHURCH (Safaris Unlimited) - Life In The Wild
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You really get a sense of what being on safari with Gordie & Felicia would be like in this amazing insight into some of their own safari experienc...
RYAN WILMOT (The Safaricologist) - Life In The Wild
06 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We've known Ryan for years and are thrilled to say he has now joined The Luxury Safari Company team since leaving the Zambian bush to be with his wife...
RICCARDO ORIZIO - Life In The Wild
29 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Riccardo has had such a varied career before he founded Saruni Camps (Saruni Mara, Wild, Samburu & Rhino) in Kenya that we are sure we could recor...
BRUCE SIMPSON (Time & Tide) - Life In The Wild
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
To kick off series 4 of Talking Bush, Safaris & Luxury Travel we have Bruce Simpson - Bruce has probably spent more time on safari in his life tha...
Masai Mara with RICHARD YOGA
17 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Richard Yoga manages Asilia Naboisho Camp in the private Naboisho Conservancy in the Masai Mara - he has a wealth of experience and this really shines...
Masai Mara with DOUGLAS DICHANA
17 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Douglas Dichana is a larger than life character who is truly the warm heart of Great Plains Mara Plains Camp in the exclusive OLARE MOTOROGI CONSERVAN...
Masai Mara with MARIETTA KERU
16 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Marietta has been in the Mara for years, and now runs Great Plains Mara Nyika Camp with calm efficiency, while making the camp feel warm and inviting ...
Masai Mara with LUCAS RAMAH KOMBO
16 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Gosh Lucas is a fantastic guide - he guides all the photographers and bush walkers from Asilia Naboisho Camp, in the remote Naboisho Conservancy in th...
Masai Mara with DAVID YIAMPOI NJAPIT
16 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
David is a silver level Kenyan guide at Offbeat Ndoto in the Mara North Conservancy, Masai Mara. He is a highly educated man with a twinkle in his eye...
JOHN RENDALL - Christian The Lion
02 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Family friend John Rendall was privileged to be Christian The Lion's human family, and was the one, alongside his friend Ace who bought him from Harro...
BENSON - Saruni Samburu
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Benson is head waiter and head of front of house at luxury safari camp Saruni Samburu in Samburu, Northern Kenya. He is decked out in all his Masai fi...
SALUM MPAPA - Chem Chem Safaris Tanzania
16 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Salum Mpapa is head guide at Chem Chem Safaris, which encompasses Chem Chem Lodge, Little Chem Chem Bushcamp and exclusive use Chem Chem Forest Camp -...
CHAD COCKING - Tanda Tula in Timbavati
09 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chad was drawn to the bush and wilderness from a young age and has found his happy place in the wild and remote Timbavati on the border of the Greater...
BARAKA & MANJA - Namiri Plains Camp
02 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Baraka is widely known as one of the best managers in Tanzania - he is a big bear of a man who has managed a variety of camps and lodges in Tanzania b...
CECILIA RONO - Saruni Mara
26 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We have known Cecilia for a long time and her career path has been incredibly impressive, leading up to this point where she has become the first ever...
THUSO MASEGOJWA - Ker & Downey Botswana
19 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Thuso's story is one of achieving your dreams and he really has done everything you can possibly do in the safari industry, born from a passion for wi...
DEIRDRE OPIE - Tswalu Kalahari
12 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Deirdre is an inspirational woman who has been an esteemed safari guide for over 20 years and is now settled at Tswalu Kalahari as their indomitable S...
JOHN & JAMES - Barclay Stenner Safaris
05 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
John Barclay and James Stenner are taking the safari industry by storm - they are the next generation of legendary private guides and their luxury Bot...
CHRIS TETT - founder of Bushtracks Africa
29 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Sam Tett founded Bushtracks Africa in 1997 and are widely known as the leading ground agent in Botswana, Zambia and Zimbabwe, Their knowledg...
Tyrone McKeith - Zambian Safari Camp Owner & Pro Safari Guide
11 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tyrone is a prime example of someone who not only passionately loves the wilderness but also knows it like the back of his hand. His two camps in Kafu...
David Yarrow - World Famous Fine Art Photographer
02 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Not only have David's achievements behind the lens been extraordinary, but he is also a passionate philanthropist with all royalties from his latest (...
Alex Walker: founder of the Serian Camps in Tanzania & Kenya
21 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Alex is a warm and charismatic person who we love seeing out on safari, or at the travel shows. He really has unrivalled experience when it comes to s...
Travelling In Kenya Post Covid - First Hand Accounts From Aug 2020
14 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On the 1st August 2020 our MD Rose Hipwood flew on the first flight to Kenya, to assess the protocols in place for keeping guests safe while on safari...
Calvin Cottar - Kenyan Conservationist, Safari Guide, Camp Owner & Charismatic Character Of the Kenyan Bush
08 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Calvin Cottar's family have been in Kenya for generations and their wealth of stories about exploring this wild land are both exhilarating and mesmeri...
Legendary Wildlife Author Brian Jackman
31 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 journali...
Talking Chimpanzees With Butati Nyundo
24 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 m...
Talking To Famous Wildlife Documentary Producer Fergus Beeley
17 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ex...
Botswana's Golden Africa Mobile Safaris Tell Us Everything
10 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 Botswan...
Africa Openings: Where Else Can We Look To Safari Post COVID?
08 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 o...
How To Travel Within Tanzania Safely Post Covid
08 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 o...
First Hand Experience Of A Tanzania Safari Camp Post Covid
08 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 o...
International Travel To Tanzania During A Pandemic
08 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 o...
Intro: Talking Bush, Safaris & Luxury Travel
08 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...