Safari Insight

Roaring Research with Andy Loveridge

In this episode of Safari Insight, we sit down with renowned expert Andy Loveridge to dive deep into the world of lions and the groundbreaking research he leads with WildCRU and Panthera across Africa. From tracking prides and understanding lion behaviour to tackling the urgent conservation challenges they face, Andy shares frontline insights from decades in the field. With lion numbers having plummeted from around 90,000 in the 1970s to just 23,000 today, this conversation explores what’s driving the decline—and what science, collaboration, and conservation can do to secure a future for the king of the savanna.Support the show

Carina Grueninger - Women in Safaris

Carina Grueninger, founder of Safari Destinations, has carved her own path through the male-dominated safari industry, redefining what it means to be a woman leading in this space. With vision and tenacity, she's broken barriers and built a successful business, proving that expertise and passion transcend gender. Her journey from navigating a man's world to championing women in tourism across Botswana stands as an inspiration to the next generation of women claiming their place in Africa's wild spaces.Listen in as our host David Carson chats to Carina about her life’s adventures...Support the show

Rewilding Safaris with James Ward

Rewilding is conservation’s new frontier - and James Ward is at its heart. Join us as we explore how James' company Rewild Safaris is reshaping travel, restoring ecosystems, and reconnecting us to the wild. James has a heart for Africa and rewilding it through safaris.Support the show

Benson Siyawareva - Guiding more than Safaris; a journey to education

In this episode, we sit down with Benson Siyawareva – renowned safari guide, conservationist, and visionary founder of Lesedi Zimbabwe Initiative. Benson shares the incredible journey that led him from guiding guests through Africa’s wildest landscapes to opening the doors of opportunity for educating children in Victoria Falls.We explore how his experiences in the bush shaped his deep commitment to education, empowerment, and community development. With humility and heart, Benson reflects on the challenges of bridging two worlds – the untamed wilderness and the structured classroom – and why he believes true guiding means uplifting people, not just pointing out wildlife.A story of purpose, perseverance, and the power of giving back.If you would like to give back:https://lesedizim.org/donate/Support the show

Safari Myths

Welcome back to Safari Insight, where we unravel the wild with curiosity—and a healthy dose of skepticism.In this episode, we’re taking on some of the bush’s most persistent myths. Can impalas really hold off giving birth until the rains arrive? Why do ground hornbills struggle to raise chicks—even under ideal conditions? And what’s the deal with eland—Africa’s largest antelope? Do they really click when they walk, and what causes the sound?We’ll also zoom in—literally—with a quick guide to binoculars: what to buy, how to use them, and why a good pair might just change your entire safari experience.Let’s separate fact from fiction, one hoofbeat at a time. Stay curious—and never get too comfortable.Support the show