The Flame Lily’s Life, Renewal and Rebirth: Zimbabwe in Green Splendour
With the magnificence of the Zambezi River comes the glory and splendour of many beautiful things – like the Flame Lily. And, life has been
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Storks in Mana Pools
Well – where do they come from? I’m sure that if you ran a poll today, asking the question, “Where do babies come from?”, many
Beautiful ‘Pyjama Lilies’ at Pamuzinda Safari Lodge
Years ago a stunning plant flowered during the rainy season in East Africa. We called it the Pyjama Lily due to its Pink and White
Dancing Jewel Damselfly, Pamuzinda Safari Lodge’s Hidden Gem!
In December 2019, I posted a Blog on the Dancing Jewel Damselfly at Pamuzinda Safari Lodge. At the time I had only ever seen two
Anti-poaching. “Time for a new approach?”
Conservation. There are many aspects, forms, aspirations, and personal whims and fancies involved in conservation today. These include targeted conservation, where the survival of an
A Guide to different Species of Flowers at Pamuzinda Safari Lodge
Where have all the Flowers Gone? I started to record a whole range of under-documented flowers at Pamuzinda Safari Lodge, in Oct ’18. One of
How to pack for a Mana Pools Photographic Safari
As a Unesco World Heritage Site, Mana Pools is rightly famed for its wildlife population. This is why a Mana Pools photographic safari is a
Tips on photographing the butterflies of Zimbabwe: Irresistible beauty
I have known many specialist photographers in my time. Some are so devout in their particular field that it has almost become a religion. I
Protect our Insects: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly
I was dismayed to see a BBC Article earlier this week detailing how we are failing to protect our insects. The report detailed that 41%
Overflowing Pride: The Story of Chengeta Primary & Secondary Schools!
Background One of the projects I was involved in back in 2008 when I was based at Chengeta Safari Lodge, was building what was to
