Worldwide Wildlife Experiences

Flying into the Lower Zambezi will always bring me joy, not only is this where I spent many happy holidays as a child but it continues to be a beautiful African wilderness with abundant wildlife. With the severe drought that this area is currently experiencing one might assume that it is a time of hardship for all animals but this is not the case, carnivores have an abundance of food and there is an opportunity for animals to cross a river they would ordinarily not consider and introduce new genetics to the opposite side. But despite this positive spin on the drought, l do believe that humans need to consider that the extreme environmental conditions that are being experienced all over the Earth, at the very least, be a result of short sighted human behaviour. In this moment of reckoning l think it is entirely fair to ask, is anything we aspire to achieve worth threatening the health of our beautiful planet? 🎥 Simon Bellingham #lowerzambezi #bellinghamsafaris #respectguideprotect

Today is the start of the Classic Portfolio 2024 Impact Workshop, certainly one of the top events on our sustainable African safari industry calendar. Jen is attending the workshop, as Bellingham Safaris shares the vision: building connections with like-minded hotels, lodges and travel partners, seeking authentic and sustainable experiences for building a dynamic environment committed to Africa’s future. The event will be hosted at the gorgeous Boschendal Wine Estate, in Franschhoek, South Africa. Jen is looking forward to connecting with a number of our sustainable lodge partners and learning about new offerings – so we can offer the most innovative travel experiences available to our guests. 📍 Boschendal Wine Estate @boschendal hosted by Classic Portfolio @classicportfolio in partnership with Azura Retreats @azuraretreats | Beagle Expeditions @beagle_expeditions | Blue Safari Seychelles @bluesafariseychelles | Chem Chem Safaris @chemchemsafari | Chiawa Safaris @chiawasafaris | Coot Club @coot.club | Fothergill @ fothergill_safari | Kamba @kamba.africa | Kwandwe Private Game Reserve @kwandwe_ | La Clé @stay_lacle | Legendary Expeditions @legendaryexpeditions | Tanda Tula @tanda.tula | The Bushcamp Company @bushcampcompany | The Safari Collection @thesafaricollection | Wild Expeditions @wildexpeditionsafrica | Wolwedans Collection @wolwedanscollection #sustainabletourism #respectguideprotect #init4thelongrun #luxurysafari #africansafari #bellinghamsafaris

10-Year Anniversary Celebration. A huge shout-out to Grootbos Private Nature Reserve for hosting our team in celebration of our 10-year anniversary. We were thoroughly spoilt, and Grootbos provided the perfect setting for our milestone event!!! We loved learning about their pristine fynbos on a botanical 4x4 tour (including sighting a caracal), walking barefoot through the ancient Milkwood forest, exploring coastal caves where our ancestors once lived, and glorious beaches. We indulged in absolutely scrumptious farm-to-table food, savoured excellent wine, and experienced warm and welcoming hospitality – in short it was “next level”. And we were completely captivated by Africa’s only contemporary florilegium - a breathtaking collection of botanical artworks showcasing some of our most treasured plants. To top it all off, Grootbos is the first lodge in South Africa to be certified as carbon-negative and is recognized as a Long Run certified Global Ecosphere Retreat. Thank you Michael, Sean, Jono and the entire Grootbos team. 🌍 South Africa 📍 Grootbos Private Nature Reserve @grootbos #grootbos #bellinghamsafaris #respectguideprotect #florilegium #initforthelongrun #10yearcelebration #fynbos #floralart #thisissouthafrica #gratitude @thelongrunorg