Safari with us to Kenya’s incredible wildlife parks. We’ll discover the best spots to see lions, leopards, elephants, and much more!
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Embark on an exciting adventure with "PR Safari" by CPR, the podcast that immerses you in the dynamic realm of PR in Africa. Our knowledgeable guides offer insider perspectives, hands-on advice and thorough examinations of the latest PR developments and methods across the continent. From navigating the intricate PR landscape to adopting innovative strategies, "PR Safari" is your definitive compass to triumph in African PR. Whether you're an experienced PR expert or new to the field, come alo ...
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You'll be blown away by the sound of tropical birds, chimpanzees - and even elephants! - that I hear from my wooden house at Sunbird Hill, overlooking Kibale Forest, one of Uganda's national parks. Welcome to my world! I've worked in conservation and tourism in East Africa for 15 years, and I've met some extraordinary people along the way. I want you to meet them! Tune in every week to The East Africa Travel Podcast for the dawn chorus, travel advice, chats with award-winning conservationist ...
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Every day, conservation-led travel company &Beyond seeks to leave our world a better place through our ethos of Care of the Land, Care of the Wildlife and Care of the People. Find out more about our model of sustainable travel and listen to the stories of the people who dedicate themselves to wildlife conservation, caring for rural communities and managing large tracts of protected land and ocean.
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Do you love having insider information when you travel - knowing the hidden gems and most authentic hotels? Do you love splurging on over the top experiences when they are absolutely worth it? When you go places do you enjoy staying active and exploring beyond the tourist areas? Do you believe amazing experiences are more valuable than buying another thing? Then you are in the right place. Join me each week for a rich conversation with one of my favorite travel experts from around the world. ...
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Perfect brand Positioning and Communication Beyond the Ordinary
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On this episode of PR Safari as we dive deep into the art of positioning a country with the renowned communication veteran, Victoria Kaigai. Discover how to leverage controversy, tap into opportunities, and craft a compelling brand narrative. Victoria shares insights on the science of forward thinking and the fascinating role the reptilian brain pl…
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Ep. 20 Monkey magic in Diani, Kenya with Pam Cunneyworth
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We’re back in the bird hide talking about monkeys with Pam Cunneyworth, Director of Colobus Conservation in Diani on the Kenyan coast. It was at the young age of 7 that a teacher planted the lifelong love of Africa in her. At university, a lecture by Birutė Galdikas, a *trimate (one of Dr. Louis Leakey's famous primatologists) inspired Pam to take …
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Ep. 19 Olympics scorecard - East Africa, home of champions
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Whether you're a fan of the Olympics, a runner - or just someone like me who loves Africa - episode 19 is for you. First off, a massive congratulations to everyone who participated in Paris 2024 - what an event it’s been! Today, we celebrate the remarkable achievements of East African athletes and give a special shout-out to the 12 African countrie…
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Ep. 18 Eavesdropping on Elephants (night sounds of Kibale Forest)
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An elephant rumble or an earth tremor – can the Muzungu tell the difference? In episode 18, we're back in my wooden house on the edge of Kibale National Park in western Uganda, alert to the night sounds from the forest. Join me as I listen to the sounds of elephants – one of the many incredible experiences that inspired this podcast. Can you hear t…
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Ep. 17 Elephant potholes (the one where I lost my welly!)
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This week, we are slowing down to reconnect with nature on the edge of the tropical rainforest. Come with me as we navigate waterlogged "elephant potholes," the lockdown playground I shared with my 10-year-old nephew, Dillon. It's a delightfully squelchy episode! Put on your gumboots and find out: What will I see from the bird hide? Who might need …
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Ep. 16 Lost Birds, Beards and Bonobos. Ian Redmond OBE in conversation - part 2/2
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In this episode, I resume my conversation with Ian Redmond, OBE, “a self-confessed gorillaholic who's been hooked for 40 years!” Ian is also known as Mandevu “the bearded one,” one of his African names. In episode 15, we talked about the interconnectedness of life: how the elephant, chimpanzee and gorilla ‘gardeners of the forests’ of the Congo Bas…
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Ep. 15 Grunting with the gorilla gardeners. Ian Redmond OBE in conversation - part 1/2
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In the first of two conversations, renowned conservationist (and personal conservation hero) Ian Redmond OBE discusses the interconnectedness of life – from the elephant, gorilla, and chimpanzee gardeners in the rainforests of the Congo Basin to a loaf of bread in England! Ian has been in love with East Africa since 1976 when he first travelled to …
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Ep. 14 Village vibes in rural Uganda - a walking diary
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In this week's episode, we take a short walk through the village bordering Kibale National Park. It's a lazy Sunday and everyone's in a good mood: drivers wave hellos and boys herd goats. Do all white 'muzungu' women look the same? I giggle with my neighbour as he mistakes me (for a friend I do not resemble in the least). Tune in to hear: Friendly …
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A touch of glamour in the Galapagos with Andrea Perez Hoyos
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Andrea Perez Hoyos, the Creative Director of Adriana Hoyos, talks about being the team selected to work on the innovative design of the Galapagos Explorer, &Beyond’s first expeditions yacht. Find out how the unique beauty of the Galapagos served as inspiration and hear about the unusual elements that the team incorporated to create an authentic sen…
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Ep. 13 Seeing the Light - moths & butterflies revealed. Dr. Michael Ochse in conversation
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In episode 13, we go niche! When I moved to Uganda, one of my biggest fears was how I would cope with insects! Here at Sunbird Hill, Nature Monitoring and Rewilding Site, Kibale Forest, Uganda, on the edge of Kibale Forest, we see shiny green beetles with purple wings and swallowtail butterflies that are as big as your hand. Look at my social media…
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Ep. 12 From the Treehouse to the Kenyan Coast - recap & sneak peek
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In episode 12, we're in Kibale Forest, agog at the sight of chimpanzees. (You'll never guess where they are!) Listen in as 'Papa' Les Lloyd and I compare notes about our unexpected primate visitors. Then, I discuss my recent trip to Kenya and preview some of the upcoming episodes: How many modes of public transport do I take on the long journey bet…
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Ep. 11 From the Amazon to the Equator. Chris Ketola in conversation
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In episode 11, I’m joined by a visitor from Peru: ecologist and field researcher Chris Ketola. With 25 years’ experience working with wild animals, I’m intrigued to know how time in Equatorial Africa compares with his life in the Amazon. During a ten-week tour of Uganda, Ketola and Fauna Forever co-founder Chris Kirkby led a team of 14 volunteers. …
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Ep. 10 Warring warthogs - a walking safari & classic tented camp in Kyambura Game Reserve
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In this week's episode, we have 150 square kilometres of unspoilt wilderness to ourselves as we venture on safari in Kyambura Game Reserve, Queen Elizabeth Conservation Area, western Uganda. The night is alive with the sounds of the wild, from the hippos munching next to my tent to the near-encounter with a leopard! On our walking safari, we witnes…
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Ep. 9 Why Uganda is Africa's best birding destination. Philip Briggs in conversation
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In episode 9, join me - Charlotte Beauvoisin, author of Diary of a Muzungu - as I introduce you to my first South African guest, the acclaimed travel and guidebook writer Philip Briggs. Join us in the bird hide to hear: Mountain gorillas vs. chimpanzees - how does he compare the two tracking experiences? Where is the best place to track chimps in E…
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Ep. 8 Living with Bats and Whistling with the Flufftail
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In episode 8, we're back on the edge of Kibale National Park, stretching our legs after a long road journey from Kampala, Uganda's capital. The air is alive with song as the birds catch the last rays of afternoon sunshine after a day of heavy rain. Join me for a duet with the rare white-spotted flufftail and find out: What friends and colleagues ar…
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41. Graduating From Communication Service Provider to Trusted Advisor
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We embark on a journey to understand the changing role of communication professionals with Sam Karanja, Regional Director Africa at Hill and Knowlton Strategies, for a thought-provoking discussion. We explore how communication specialists are evolving from service providers to trusted advisors, navigating a competitive landscape with new players, a…
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Ep. 7 Dancing to the beat of sustainable tourism at Original Maasai Lodge, Tanzania
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In episode 7, join me - Charlotte Beauvoisin, author of Diary of a Muzungu - as we travel to Tanzania to meet Lesse Laizer and the Masai community at the Original Maasai Lodge in West Kilimanjaro. Listen in to hear: What is the Muzungu doing in Tanzania? How do you say good morning in the Maasai language? What did I watch while sitting between Mt M…
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Ep. 6 Chatting chimpanzees. Dr Richard Wrangham in conversation
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In episode six, join me - Charlotte Beauvoisin, author of Diary of a Muzungu - as I chat chimpanzees with Harvard University Professor - and close friend of Sunbird Hill - Dr. Richard Wrangham whose work combines primatology, evolutionary biology and anthropology. Listen in to hear: What do sex, violence and cooking have in common? How do bees prot…
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40. Communication in Large-Scale Government Mandates: Case of National Construction Authority (NCA)
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In this episode, our guest, Wangui Kabala, Corporate Communications Manager at the National Construction Authority, walks us through Quality Control and Assurance (QA) as a crucial component of communication. We discuss why simply raising awareness isn't enough. We discuss what quiet, back-end engagement means. We also explore strategies to reach t…
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Ep. 5 Introducing My East Africa ... but first some Great Blue Turaco birds
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In episode five, join me - Charlotte Beauvoisin, author of Diary of a Muzungu - as I introduce you to East Africa, specifically “my East Africa.” How many countries are there in East Africa? (You might be surprised!) What are Uganda’s most popular tourist attractions? What are “The Big Seven”? Beyond gorillas: which Rwandan forest has chimps and Co…
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Ep. 4 Tickling a rhino and bowing to the Shoebill. Rob Walker in conversation
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In episode four, join me - Charlotte Beauvoisin, author of Diary of a Muzungu - as I introduce you to my second guest, the British TV presenter and Uganda’s goodwill sports tourism ambassador, Rob Walker. Tune in to hear: What first brought Rob to East Africa? How did Ugandans respond when Rob congratulated Joshua Cheptegai during his live commenta…
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Ep. 3 Gorilla tracking in Uganda with the Nnaabagereka, Queen Sylvia of Buganda
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Uganda's Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is home to the world’s biggest population of mountain gorillas. In this episode, I'm joined by my first guest, Her Royal Highness, the Nnaabagareka, Queen Sylvia Nagginda of Buganda Kingdom, patron of the NGO Conservation Through Public Health NGO, celebrating CTPH's 20 anniversary. Listen to our conversation to …
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Ep. 2 Chimps, elephants and how I ended up in Uganda
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In the second episode, join me - Charlotte Beauvoisin, author of Diary of a Muzungu - as I invite you to explore Uganda: What’s life like on the edge of a National Park? How did we spend lockdown? What inspired me to create this podcast? What wakes me up every morning? What amazing sight did I see climbing over the treehouse? What kind of guests wi…
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Ep. 1 Welcome to my world. On the forest trail at Sunbird Hill, Kibale Forest, Uganda
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Come with me - Charlotte Beauvoisin, author of Diary of a Muzungu - on a short walk along the edge of the tropical Kibale Forest in western Uganda, where I introduce you to my life: What is a muzungu? What did volunteers tell me about Uganda? What’s an elephant trench? Why do I call my wooden house a "glorified bird hide"? Where is Sunbird Hill? We…
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Hello and - karibu - to the East Africa Travel Podcast hosted by me, Charlotte Beauvoisin, author of the popular travel blog: Diary of a Muzungu. Welcome to my world, a wooden house at Sunbird Hill, overlooking Kibale Forest, one of Uganda's national parks. I've worked in conservation and tourism in East Africa for over a decade, and I've met some …
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39. Communication In Complex Organizations: Case of Kenya Power
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Gregory Ngahu is a Corporate Communication Officer at Kenya Power. He has served in the Communication Department for 25 years. In this episode, we discuss among other topics: 👉🏾Managing a disappointed public 👉🏾 Friends and enemies of Communication 👉🏾Creating resonating stories 👉 Communication behind the scenes 👉🏾Corporate blame games 👉🏾Effect of Co…
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38. The Uniqueness Of Health Communication
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Discover the nuances of health communication with Dr. Karen Jerop, a social scientist and Communication Lecturer at Alupe University, Explore topics such as the distinctions between health communication and communication within health, qualifications of health communication professionals, therapeutic communication, miscommunication challenges, and …
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37. Customer Experience: The New Battle Ground
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The customer is king? Join us on a wild ride through the ever-evolving landscape of Customer Experience (CX) with Paul Kitemu, Lead Consultant and Managing Partner at Inspired Resource Center & Consultancy Ltd. In this episode, we'll roar about: Mapping the Journey: We'll identify all the critical customer touchpoints - those moments of truth that …
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36. Unlocking The Untapped Potential of Communication
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Join us on an exciting journey through the wild world of strategic communication with Sally Kahiu, External Affairs Lead for Africa at World Animal Protection. In this episode, we'll uncover key insights on: Vacuum Communication: Discover how to avoid getting lost in the wilderness of poor communication and bridge the information gap effectively. S…
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35. Engaging with and adapting to the masses through Video
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Dive deep into the world of audience segmentation with Reuben on this episode! Learn the secrets behind captivating diverse demographics through the captivating case study of "Carol, Caro, Karo." Discover how video content can be tailored to resonate with specific audience segments and explore strategies for cultivating a loyal following. Join us a…
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The one who swims with sharks with Lebogang Matlakala
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Lebogang Matlakala, Future Leaders Program Manager for Wild Impact (previously known as Africa Foundation) is a paradox. A girl who grew up in the dry and dusty interior of South Africa who is an avid diver and oceanographer. An impressive academic and public speaker who advocates for simple and effective communication of complex issues to local co…
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34. Luxury Brand PR + Presidential Events Management
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Winnie's journey is as inspiring as it is unconventional. We'll delve into her remarkable career path, from starting as an usher to navigating the dynamic world of PR. In this episode, you'll discover: The power of perseverance: How Winnie's dedication transformed her career trajectory. Luxury redefined: Uncover the secrets of successful PR strateg…
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33. Radio Dynamics For Maximum Impact; Future, Present, Past
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Join Chiimbiru Gimode, Communications Officer, Communications Authority of Kenya, former radio broadcaster and PhD student at Daystar University, as he shares his insights on: Unleashing the beast: Forget generic campaigns. Discover powerful, tailored strategies to make your message roar. Radio 2.0: Is the future digital? We'll uncover the evolving…
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32. Effective Social and Behaviour Change Communication
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Change the world, one campaign at a time: PR Safari dives into behaviour change with UNICEF's expert. Tired of PR campaigns that fizzle out? Join us as we unlock the secrets of influencing behavior for real impact with Gloria Lihemo, a social change specialist from UNICEF! Discover: Why most campaigns fail & the keys to success What drives (or bloc…
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31. Litigation Communication and Its Siblings
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Dive into the Wild World of Litigation Communication on PR Safari! Join George Mlaghui, Director of Corporate Communication at Telkom Kenya, for a fascinating exploration of communication in the legal jungle. This episode of PR Safari goes beyond litigation PR, uncovering: Crisis Mitigation Strategies: Navigate stormy waters with confidence and cle…
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30. Inside Transformational Internal Communication
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In this episode, we explore the current state of internal communications, including topics such as gatekeeping, psychological safety, and the issue of a listening crisis within organizations. Our guest, Ruth Musembi, who is an Associate Managing Partner at Hill+Knowlton Strategies, provides valuable insights on how to strike a balance between overl…
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29. The Hallmark of Professional Communication Practitioners
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Have you ever wondered what separates communication practitioners from the merely competent to the truly extraordinary? Join us on this episode of PR Safari as we embark on a fascinating journey with Alfred Ng'ang'a , Partner at Oxygène Marketing Communications Limited, a legend with a career spanning newsrooms, giants like Gina Din, Ogilvy, and Me…
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There's nothing like a family safari to create fun moments for your family... especially the kids. You and your children will be talking about the time you saw a cheetah race by on the plains or you spotted an elusive leopard perched on a tree branch above. No question about it, a family safari is an opportunity for everyone to not just appreciate …
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28. Financial Communication With Mercy Randa
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Discover the difference between newsmakers and midwives in financial communication and the importance of depth and elasticity in crafting impactful messages. Mercy unravels the intrigues of financial communication and shares the story of how P&L Consulting came to be. Get behind the scenes as Mercy explains the reasons behind their consistent succe…
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Want to get up really close to the sights, sounds, and scents of nature? To truly immerse yourself in our fascinating natural world nothing beats a walking safari. Come take a walk with us to find out more.Av Africa Kenya Safaris
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From Traveler to Change Maker: Unleashing your power for positive change
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In September 2023, during Climate Week, we were joined by travel expert and writer Jessica Nabongo (our host) and panellists Amanda Ho (Regenerative Travel), Javier Arredondo (Virtuoso), Costas Christ (Sustainable Travel Pioneer), Tshewang Wangchuk (Bhutan Foundation) to discuss the power and agency that individual travelers have to turn the switch…
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27. Spotlight on Celebrity CEOs: Communication, Power, Pitfalls
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Explore the communicator's dilemma as we distinguish between essential communication strategies and superficial packaging. Delve into the metrics used to measure the real impact of high-profile CEOs and uncover the existing gender gap in this domain. Discover how communication plays a pivotal role in shaping CEO stardom and what happens when these …
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Is there a typical safari day? Well, yes and no. Your exact activities and explorations will depend on which Kenyan and Tanzanian parks you visit. But just as every day has a sunrise and sunset, there are some similar qualities we can credit to our days on safari. And that usually means an early start... Join us as we walk, ride, and explore the pr…
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Everyone has heard of East Africa's outstanding national parks such as the Masai Mara and the Serengeti. but you may not be as familiar with the concept of conservancies - designated protected areas sprinkled throughout Kenya and Tanzania. Which is right for you, parks, or conservancies? Listen in to find out.…
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In a world of conflict, where hundreds of groups, nationalities, tribes, and clans live in an uneasy peace or outright hostility, the small picturesque Tanzanian village of Mto Wa Mbu stands out as a hopeful nod to the future. Come join us at this busy and peaceful village.Av Africa Kenya Safaris
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Think Africa is just about lions, elephants, and zebras? You'll find an entire universe of colorful, fluttering winged creatures filling the skies, the trees, and the lakeshores on your safari. Over 1000 different species!Av Africa Kenya Safaris
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In the footsteps of Dian Fossey with Anja Hanke & Jelena Moro
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Co-founders and editors of African magazine Anja Hanke and Jelena Moro talk about all things conservation and describe their experiences trekking gorillas in Rwanda. Find out about the threats to the survival of mountain gorillas, hear what is being done to ensure their survival and come along as Anja and Jelena describe their gorilla trekking adve…
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We Won Again! Trip Advisor Traveler's Choice Award 2023
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This year, just as for the last several years, Africa Kenya Safaris has again won the coveted Trip Advisor Traveler's Choice Award. But what does this award mean for you when considering us as your travel provider and touring company? Listen on...Av Africa Kenya Safaris
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In the shadow of Mount Kenya with Archie Voorspuy
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Archie Voorspuy, manager of Suyian Conservancy, paints a picture of this wild and untamed part of Africa and the exceptional game viewing opportunities that it offers. Learn more about the Laikipia Plateau, where Suyian is situated, and find out about the rare and endangered species that make this region their home. Get a glimpse of how this workin…
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Africa's "Little Five" - Animals, that Is
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If you've gone on safari then you're sure to have heard of Africa's "Big Five" - lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo. However, there is another wildlife collectibles category that isn't as well-known but highlights much smaller African game, some of them quite tiny but still fascinating... like the elephant shrew. Let's meet them.…
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