Discover how the I Heart Africa Project began as an idea and grew into a journey to document the extraordinary people, stories and experiences that shaped Nikki Lockwood’s connection to Africa.
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SUPPORT LOCAL COMMUNITIES
Discover how supporting local communities can make your African journey more meaningful. Learn why choosing local guides, businesses, accommodation, artisans and experiences helps support the people who call Africa home.
WHAT DOES RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL IN AFRICA REALLY MEAN?
Discover what responsible travel in Africa really means — from respecting local cultures and communities to supporting conservation, wildlife and local businesses. Learn how to travel Africa more consciously and make a positive difference along the way.
WHERE IT ALL BEGAN
Discover where I HEART AFRICA PROJECT began. In Part One of this six-part mini documentary series, Nikki Lockwood shares the personal story, early connection to Africa and inspiration behind the book and the journey that followed.
MEET THE PEOPLE OF I HEART AFRICA PROJECT
Meet the people behind I HEART AFRICA PROJECT—the guides, rangers, conservationists and storytellers whose real-life experiences inspired Nikki Lockwood’s book and her dream of returning to Africa to find them again.
I Heart Africa Project Podcast – Episode #8: Ivan Carter (Part Two)
Ivan Carter has been guiding safaris all over Africa for the past 30 years. Born and raised in Zimbabwe, the importance of conservation and wildlife was instilled in Ivan from a very young age as he was able to enjoy the wild places on his doorstep. He was the youngest person ever to receive hisContinueContinue reading “I Heart Africa Project Podcast – Episode #8: Ivan Carter (Part Two)”
My Proudest Accomplishment as an Author…
I am so very excited to announce that the I Heart Africa Project book was released on March 10, 2022. The responses I am getting from those who have read it already are amazing. The book is taking readers on multiple journeys throughout Africa that have truly opened their eyes, inspired them, and shed aContinueContinue reading “My Proudest Accomplishment as an Author…”
Book Release: I Heart Africa Project book
As of March 10, a book I have been working on for the last five years finally left my desk and entered the public domain for readers and travellers alike. Over the last five years I have interviewed over fifty people – all carefully selected by myself, who are from all around the world, andContinueContinue reading “Book Release: I Heart Africa Project book”
It’s finally here… the book is coming out March 10.
I Heart Africa Project Podcast – Episode #7: Shane Ross
Shane Ross is an avid African traveler, who first stepped foot on the continent with a one-way ticket in 2015. He spent time outside of Cape Town where he underwent guide training, then took to traveling solo around Africa for two years, for the most part, in little red, a bright red, Suzuki Samurai.