“Reconnection to the natural world is fundamental to human health, well-being, spirit, and survival.” – Richard Louv I recently read a book called “Our Wild Calling” by Richard Louv. Its subtitle tells you why it is such an inspiring read:…

When this is all over – as it will be one day – we will all need time to recover and refresh. People all over the world are experiencing what is referred to in the leadership world as VUCA –…

The human animal thrives on social reconnection. We’ve always known that and we’ve always taken it for granted. It is the lifeblood of our society. Then three months ago, within a matter of days, we were suddenly deprived of our…

While around one-third of the world’s population has been in some sort of lockdown, this Mothers’ Day Mother Nature herself has a message for us. Her messengers have been many of her wildlife species who have started to come into…

For many species in nature, life-threatening stress is a daily occurrence. On Ngamo plains, close to Tasimba’s home safari camp in Zimbabwe, animals that roam there are either predator or prey. If you’re an impala, a wildebeest, a zebra, or…

Many readers of this newsletter and many Tasimba guests are leaders in business, in their communities or in society. Our CEO Hugh Coppen, who is a leadership coach and consultant (when he is not leading our safaris!) has published an…

“Take only photos, leave only footprints” is a phrase you will hear in some of the world’s most pristine places. You’ll certainly hear it on our Tasimba safari where we willingly observe it and would do so even if it…

One of the things that many guests struggle with when they first come to Africa is how to manage the harsh light during the day in their photos. It’s a new light they haven’t experienced before, with the tropical sun…

When we and our Tasimba guests are out on a walking safari, we’re privileged to be led by Africa’s most highly qualified Pro Guides.  As we walk, our Guide is constantly doing two things: looking forward to pick the best…