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Safari ChangeMakers

Safari ChangeMakers

Written by: Karin Jones ArtisansOfSafari.com
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 Acclaimed Safari Specialist Karin Jones speaks with the continent's most respected visionaries for sustainable tourism, and explores the challenges threatening Africa's wildlife legacy, including: - OverTourism - Human-wildlife conflict - Climate crisis impacts - Community empowerment - The future of Ethical Safari experiences Karin Jones has been recognized by both Travel+Leisure & Conde Nast Traveler magazines as one of the industry's best designers of Custom Safaris, with nearly four decades in the industry, and brings her first-hand knowledge and long-time contacts to the conversation.Karin Jones, ArtisansOfSafari.com Social Sciences Travel Writing & Commentary
Episodes
  • The Samburu & The 60-Room Hotel That Never Was - Kalepo Camp

    The Samburu & The 60-Room Hotel That Never Was - Kalepo Camp
    Oct 23 2025

    When Rob and Storm Mason first sat down with the elders of the Samburu community in northern Kenya, the elders envisioned a 60-room luxury hotel. But the Masons had a vision for Kalepo Camp — an intimate six-tent property designed to attract high-value travelers seeking deep connection, not mass consumption. This episode details Kalepo’s success. The Samburu community holds equity in the land; their livestock still roam freely around the conservancy. And the camp — with its six beautifully designed tents — now generates meaningful income without compromising the landscape that sustains it.
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Lippa and Tarquin Woods - Wild Hill, Kenya

    Lippa and Tarquin Woods - Wild Hill, Kenya
    Oct 9 2025

    A former bean farm, in partnership with the local community, has been transformed into a thriving wildlife conservancy in the Masai Mara of Kenya.

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    38 mins
  • Jeremy Bastard - Sarara Camp, Northern Kenya

    Jeremy Bastard - Sarara Camp, Northern Kenya
    Sep 25 2025

    Second generation conservationist Jeremy Bastard tells the remarkable success story of the 're-wilding' of the area surrounding the stunning Sarara Camp in Northern Kenya - and of the partnership with the Samburu people that has become a model throughout Africa. Jeremy also outlines the support Sarara has given to Reteti Elephant Orphanage in the Namunyak Coservancy.

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    47 mins
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