From the impact of social media on the willingness to explore beyond the familiar safari destinations to nostalgia travel driving the growth of parent-teen safaris, these are some of the key trends that specialist operator Acacia Africa says will shape this year. read post
Read more…Diego Delso Around the size of France and with a population of just under 2½ million, the largely flat-savannah Land of the Tswana is one of Africa’s premier wildlife destinations (and parenthetically, diamond producers): big game and only lightly touristed, with a “fewer people, more animals” tourism philosophy. I have fond memories of visiting its reknowned Okavango Delta on safari many years ago, but there are other aspects to the country very much noting as well: read post
Read more…Tanzania, a haven for wildlife photographers, offers unparalleled opportunities to capture the natural beauty and wildlife of East Africa. From the world-renowned Serengeti plains to the lush landscapes of the Ngorongoro Crater, its national parks provide an extraordinary setting for photographers to document the wild. If you’re planning a photographic safari in Tanzania, here’s a detailed guide to help you prepare for the adventure of a lifetime. read post
Read more…It took us three days to drive from Cape Town along South Africa’s "Garden Route" to Kariega Game Reserve in the Eastern Cape, but it was well worth the drive. Once it was 27 farms, which have all been returned to the wild, and the reserve now covers 115 square kilometers (44½ sq. miles), owned and operated by two of those original farming families. A fictional British TV series, Wild at Heart, which ran from 2006 to 2012, told about much the same thing. The animals at Kariega were…
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A fascinating world awaits participants on the September Biomimicry course in the private Makuleke concession in the Kruger National Park. Learn to use examples in nature to solve problems we face today. The solutions are endless, think of advances in medicine, design and engineering. This short course set you on your way to use nature in your design and solutions.
Who should attend this Biomimicryworkshop?
· Architects, designers, structural engineers
· Existing professional field guides and field guides in training and or Interested parties
· Adventurous spirits looking for a learning holiday with a difference
· Tourists of all ages wanting an understanding of Africa's web of life and to gain a greater appreciation of the inspiring genius of nature
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What you will learn
· An introduction to biomimicry
· History, philosophy and ethics of biomimicry
· Examples of biomimetic success stories
· The interface of design and biology
· How to apply biological knowledge to design challenges
· Biological and ecological principles relevant to design
· Sustainability challenges and potential bio-inspired solutions
· Practical application of biomimicry as a design & innovation tool
· How to facilitate biomimetic research & design
What you'll do:
· Solve a design challenge by asking "what would nature do here?"
· Practice applying the tools of biomimicry in a real world scenario
· Explore nature's genius through field-based activities
· Learn from(rather than just about) local plants, animals, and ecosystems
· Become acquainted with life's inherently sustainable design principles
· Learn how to translate nature’s genius into innovative sustainable design solutions.
What you'll take home:
· An understanding of the power of innovation for conservation
· A method for bringing nature's ideas to the design table
· Tools and expert contacts for further explorations
· A whole new way of viewing and valuing the genius that surrounds us
WHAT IS BIOMIMICRY?
“Bios” means life, “Mimicry” means imitate. Biomimicry is the practice of learning from and then emulating life’s genius to solve human problems and create more sustainable designs. Biomimicry is a branch of science, a problem-solving method, a sustainability ethos, a movement, a stance toward nature, and a new way of viewing and valuing biodiversity. (For a more comprehensive interpretation visit: www.asknature.org/article/view/what_is_biomimicry)
We are very excited about this work and the potential it has to contribute to the immense task we have ahead of us to address sustainability challenges. We believe biomimicry can play a key role in finding solutions. By learning from the organisms that have thrived over time, we’re hoping we can finally settle in as a welcome, essential neighbour with the other species on this planet.
You will open your eyes to a new world of possibilities. Contact EcoTraining for more detailed information on enquiries@ecotraining.co.za or have a look at our other nature related courses at www.ecotraining.co.za
Just got through reading What Ever You do Don't Run...here is my review
I bought this book because I plan to get to the Okavango Delta in Botswana with its immense diversity in wildlife. After reading Australian Peter Allison’s African safari-guide tales, I’m aware of dangers I’d not considered, but remain undaunted. Being hopelessly lost in a maze of shape shifting canals and stepping on the back of an alligator while pulling your flimsy boat through shallow waters can be avoided, but it does make an exciting tale. However, being dive-bombed by malaria-carrying mosquitoes can not! The stories are all entertaining and filled with quirky Ozzie humor capped off with a sly bit of sentimentality to let us know he cares. Allison makes it plain that he likes the wildlife a lot more than he likes the tourists he has to cater to, but he does it with self-deprecating good humor. I truly enjoyed this book and am even more eager to get to the delta than before—grumpy water buffaloes that would as soon gore me as look at me, or not! This is one tourist Mr. Allison has not scared away.
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