Inspiring African Travel

James, Jules & Stuart
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Inspiring African Travel

There are so many entertaining, inspiring, passionate, and powerful individuals out there working in and around tourism in Africa that we just don’t hear about. This podcast is about bringing their uplifting stories to you. Stories of female empowerment and local tourism ownership. Stories of conservation heroes fighting to protect our wildlife. Stories of travel adventures and their experiences of travelling through Africa. And so much more… We will bring you interviews with people who will inspire you about travel through Africa, and the incredible things we can achieve through Responsible tourism!

  1. JAN 17

    The Fundraising Year for Julia: Reflecting on Achievements in Africa and Why We Did It

    In this special episode, we take a heartfelt journey through a year of incredible achievements dedicated to the memory of Julia, our beloved co-founder and champion of Africa. As the fundraising year draws to a close on 26th January, there’s still time to contribute. Join us as we reflect on the impact we’ve had through three inspiring projects: This episode takes you through the emotions and milestones of this fundraising year, demonstrating how generosity and a shared love for Africa can create a lasting legacy—changing lives, protecting wildlife, and building sustainable futures. Thank you for being part of this journey, […]

    29 min

  2. 10/11/2024

    Exploring Lake Natron: Volcanoes, Adventure and Culture in Tanzania

    In this episode of Untamed Routes, we take you to Lake Natron, an accessible, yet very remote and breathtaking location in Tanzania. Far from the typical safari circuit, Lake Natron offers surreal landscapes and cultural experiences that make it a hidden gem for adventurous travellers. We share insights into the unique setting with the iconic Ol Doinyo Lengai volcano as the backdrop and the incredible interactions we had with the local Maasai people as we uncover why Lake Natron should be on your travel radar.  Some of the highlights include:  Conquering the Ol Doinyo Lengai volcano and its challenging ascent. Hiking through the Ngare Sero Gorge, cooling […]

    51 min

  3. 09/19/2024

    How to Discover The Secret Zebra Migration of Botswana

    Welcome back to Inspiring African Travel! You’re tuning in to Episode 3 of our series Untamed Routes. In this series, we dive into off-the-beaten-path adventures—those that take you beyond the typical bucket-list destinations. Untamed Routes is all about uncovering the second biggest, the oldest, the longest—whatever it might be—that offers a different kind of thrill and connection with Africa’s wild places. In our last episode, we shared why trekking Tanzania’s second-highest mountain might just be the adventure for you. Today, we’re heading off to Botswana—a destination famous for its epic elephant herds, the Okavango Delta, the famous Chobe River safaris, and the Kalahari Desert. […]

    38 min

  4. 08/29/2024

    Choosing Mount Meru: Why Climbing Tanzania’s Second Highest Peak Rivals Kilimanjaro

    Welcome back! This is episode 2 of our series, Untamed Routes. Today, we’re venturing into Tanzania to explore Mount Meru, the country’s second-highest peak, often overshadowed by its more famous neighbour, Kilimanjaro.  Untamed Routes is about seeking out destinations that aren’t necessarily on everyone’s radar. We’re drawn to places that might not be the highest, biggest, or most visited—but are rich in beauty, culture, and experience. Mount Meru is Tanzania’s second highest summit at 4,566 meters (14,980 feet) and the fifth-highest mountain in Africa, but it offers something truly special: a quieter, more intimate trekking experience, stunning landscapes, and a rewarding sense of accomplishment. James […]

    58 min

  5. 08/15/2024

    Lesotho Unlocked: A Tread Lite Jimny Expedition in the Mountain Kingdom

    Welcome back to Inspiring African Travel and the kickoff of our brand-new travel series! Hard to believe, but we’re now in Season 7—we’ve outstripped Breaking Bad and Ozark in terms of seasons! We’re feeling pretty pumped over here! This season, we’re excited to bring you Untamed Routes: Discovering Africa’s Hidden Treasures. Over the next two months, get ready for some incredible adventures as we delve into Africa’s lesser-known wonders. From unexplored hikes in East Africa and fascinating mammal migrations to off-the-beaten-path destinations in Namibia, we’ve got plenty of hidden gems lined up for you. In Episode 1, we’re kicking things off with a destination special. Think Top Gear meets Inspiring […]

    1h 2m

  6. 06/26/2024

    Important Fundraising Update and a Sneak Peek of Our Next Travel Series

    Welcome back and we’re halfway through our fundraising year in memory of our beautiful co-founder Julia. So far, we’ve raised GBP 6,478.00! In this episode, we’ll be giving you an update on the three projects we are supporting and how your donations have made a difference. To give you a little sneak preview, we’ve been able to sponsor six children for a year through the Awutu Winton School in Ghana. Funds have gone towards helping repair the coral nursery at Linda Bahari in Zanzibar, and we’ve also managed to help launch a new research project aimed at helping wildlife and […]

    27 min

  7. 06/05/2024

    Coexisting with Wildlife: Dr. Tempe Adams research Efforts in Botswana and our latest collaboration

    Welcome back to Inspiring African Travel! In this episode, we’re excited to introduce our third fundraising beneficiary for this fundraising year. We’re raising money for three wonderful grassroots projects in Africa in memory of Jules. Dr. Tempe Adams’ Wildlife & Community Co-Existence Initiative in Botswana Tempe is a long-time friend of both James and Julia’s. We had an insightful conversation with her about where the funds will be allocated in Botswana, focusing on helping local communities coexist with wildlife. This is a crucial topic for the safari industry, which relies on the incredible wildlife that draws travellers to the region. […]

    45 min

  8. 04/12/2024

    What Inspiring African Travel means to us -With Andrew Flatt in the Okavango Delta - Botswana

    Welcome back to our relaunch series and this is episode 4 dedicated to our co-founder, Julia, and launch of our fundraising year. We want to bring you a lovely episode recorded with Andrew Flatt from a tranquil channel in the Okavango Delta, Botswana. Before we do that a quick update. Fundraising Update: We’ve kicked off our fundraising year in Julia’s memory and are thrilled to share that we’ve raised an incredible £6,000 so far for our projects! Our goal is to raise GBP30,000 so we still need your support!  Haven’t listened to our previous episodes on Ghana and Zanzibar? Be […]

    24 min
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There are so many entertaining, inspiring, passionate, and powerful individuals out there working in and around tourism in Africa that we just don’t hear about. This podcast is about bringing their uplifting stories to you. Stories of female empowerment and local tourism ownership. Stories of conservation heroes fighting to protect our wildlife. Stories of travel adventures and their experiences of travelling through Africa. And so much more… We will bring you interviews with people who will inspire you about travel through Africa, and the incredible things we can achieve through Responsible tourism!

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  • Creator
    James, Jules & Stuart
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    49
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2020 Inspiring African Travel
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    Inspiring African Travel

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