Stories, reflections, news and discoveries from the world of I Heart Africa Project. From the people and places that inspire us to conservation, travel, wildlife and the moments that remind us why Africa matters.
JOSH KANUCK’S HONEYMOON WITH GORILLAS
Discover Josh Kanuck’s unforgettable African journey, from a dream honeymoon and mountain gorillas in Rwanda to incredible wildlife encounters in Kenya and beyond. Read his story in I Heart Africa Project.
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NICOLETTE WALDECK — THE JOY OF ZIMBABWE
Meet Nicolette Waldeck, a passionate Zimbabwean safari guide whose love for her homeland, wildlife and wild places shines through her story in I Heart Africa Project.
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Rwanda: From a Nation Rebuilt to One of Africa’s Safest Places to Travel
Discover how Rwanda transformed from a nation devastated by genocide into one of Africa’s most remarkable and safest travel destinations. Explore its incredible recovery, clean cities, stunning landscapes, wildlife, conservation and growing tourism industry.
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WHEN DOES A WILDLIFE EXPERIENCE BECOME UNETHICAL?
Discover when a wildlife experience becomes unethical and how responsible travellers can choose safari operators, guides and encounters that put animal welfare, conservation and local communities first.
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A Six-Part Short Documentary Series. Part Four — When the Project Became More Than a Book
Discover how the I Heart Africa Project grew beyond a book into a wider storytelling journey, connecting people, cultures, travel, photography, podcasting and the extraordinary stories of Africa.
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ROBIN BRUYNS — ETHNO-ECOLOGY & PANGOLINS
Discover Robin Bruyns’ unique perspective on African wildlife, conservation, culture and pangolins in I Heart Africa Project. Read his story and explore the complex relationship between people and wildlife.
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THE LANDSCAPES THAT MAKE WILDLIFE POSSIBLE
Discover why protecting Africa’s wildlife means protecting the ecosystems, habitats and landscapes they depend on, and how responsible tourism can support conservation, local communities and the future of Africa’s wild places.
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WHAT DOES AN ETHICAL SAFARI REALLY LOOK LIKE?
Discover what an ethical safari really looks like, from choosing responsible operators and local guides to respecting wildlife, supporting conservation and ensuring your journey benefits the people and places that make Africa extraordinary.
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Abraham Lauwo: The Man Who Calls Kilimanjaro Home
Meet Abraham Lauwo, a Tanzanian mountain and safari guide with a deep family connection to Mount Kilimanjaro, conservation, community and the people who call the mountain home.
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MEET THE PEOPLE
Discover why meaningful connections with local people can transform the way we experience Africa. Meet the guides, communities, conservationists and storytellers who reveal a deeper side of the continent.
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TRAVEL & PHOTOGRAPHY ETHICS
Photographing people, communities and wildlife with dignity and respect There is something about Africa that makes you want to reach for a camera. It might be the extraordinary light that seems to change the landscape in front of you, the vastness of a savannah that stretches further than you can see, the sudden appearance of…
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PROTECT AFRICA’S WILD PLACES
Discover how conscious travel choices can help protect Africa’s wild places, landscapes and ecosystems. Learn how responsible tourism, supporting conservation, reducing your environmental impact and choosing ethical operators can help keep Africa wild for generations to come.
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A Six-Part Short Documentary Series. Part Three — Letting the Stories Speak
Discover the people and powerful stories at the heart of the I Heart Africa Project, sharing the voices, experiences and journeys that reveal Africa beyond the destination.
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Stephanie Fuchs: A Life on the Maasai Steppe
Meet Stephanie Fuchs, whose love of Africa led her to life on the Maasai Steppe. Discover her connection to the Maasai, conservation, culture and community in I Heart Africa Project.
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GIVE BACK WHILE YOU TRAVEL
Discover meaningful ways to give back while travelling in Africa, from supporting local communities and businesses to contributing to conservation, choosing responsible tourism and avoiding unintended harm.
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