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SAFARI CHANGEMAKERS
Video Podcast Series
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A PODCAST interview series with Africa’s Safari Pioneers
Hosted by Karin Jones, CTC, MBA
Safari ChangeMakers is a groundbreaking video series hosted by Karin Jones—repeatedly honored by Travel + Leisure and Condé Nast Traveler as one of the continent’s premier safari experts.
Drawing on nearly four decades of immersive Africa experience, Karin stands as one of Africa’s most revered authorities. Join her as she pulls back the curtain on a world few travelers ever witness through raw conversations with Africa’s most visionary guides, conservationists, and community leaders speaking directly from Africa.
Together, they explore the forces reshaping safaris today—human-wildlife conflict, pollution, climate resilience, community empowerment, and more—spotlighting bold solutions that protect ecosystems and uplift livelihoods.
More than a show, it’s a movement—challenging how we see African tourism and inspiring a model that truly serves wildlife, people, and planet.
Tune in. Be inspired. Create change together.
Explore the ChangeMakers
James Suter: "WHEN ELEPHANTS RAID THE GARDEN":
👉 WATCH THE EPISODE 👉 Documentarian & TOP GUIDE: Acclaimed Creator of 'Edge of Existence', a raw look at human-wildlife conflict in Africa
Colin Bell: "THE ORIGINAL ECO-RENEGADE" PTS. 1 & 2"
👉 WATCH EPISODE PT 1👉 Legendary CONSERVATIONIST PIONEER: Co-founder of Wilderness Safaris & Natural Selection, leading the charge for low-impact, high-purpose travel across Africa-
Jackson Looseyia & Dominic Nchoe:Cultural Custodians of the Masai Mara
Founders of the Mara’s only 100% Maasai-owned lodge, preserving tradition through community-led conservation👉 COMING LATER IN 2025
Jeremy Bastard:"WHERE THE WILD THINGS HEAL"
👉WATCH THE EPISODE👉 Second generation CONSERVATIONIST Jeremy Bastard tells of the support given to Reteti Elephant Orphanage & 're-wilding' of the area surrounding the stunning Sarara Camp in Northern Kenya
Clive Stockil: "CONSERVATION BEFORE IT WAS COOL"
👉 WATCH THE EPISODE👉 Zimbabwe's PIONEER CONSERVATIONIST & COMMUNITY VISIONARY Founder of Chilo Gorge Lodge, Prince William Conservation Lifetime Achievement Awardee
Lippa & Tarquin Woods: Beans Out Cheetahs In. Rewilding with Heart
👉 WATCH THE EPISODE 👉 A former bean farm, in partnership with the local community, has been transformed into a thriving wildlife conservancy alongside the Masai Mara in Kenya.
Simon Teede: "WAR ON PLASTIC, SAFARI STYLE"
👉 WATCH EPISODE 👉 Environmental WARRIOR Co-Founder Ele-Collection, Pioneering Zero-Waste Solutions to Protect Zimbabwe's Wildlife from Plastic Pollution
SOPHIE & cALUM MACFARLANE: "SAVING RHINOS BEFORE BREAKFAST"
👉 WATCH EPISODE 👉 Guardians of Lewa House, where mornings start with rhino conservation and end with lasting community impact.
NICK KLEER & KIERAN DAY: "VIRAL SAFARI CROSSING PT 1"
👉 WATCH EPISODE 👉 Overtourism & the Wildebeest Migration in the Serengeti–Mara.
NICKY FITZGERALD: "VIRAL SAFARI CROSSING PT 2"
👉 WATCH EPISODE 👉 Overtourism & the Wildebeest Migration in the Serengeti–Mara. Discussing Solutions---------
Praveen Moman: Apes, Impact & One Visionary, Rwanda and Uganda
👉 WATCH EPISODE 👉 Trailblazing "Father" of Gorilla tourism, for over 20 years, Moman has been at the forefront of sustainable tourism to protect great apes, chimps, and other primates, while uplifting local communities.
Storm & Rob Mason: The Samburu & The 60-Room Hotel That Wasn't
👉 WATCH EPISODE 👉 The Masons had a vision for an intimate six-tent property designed to attract high-value travelers seeking deep connection, not mass consumption. This episode details Kalepo’s success with the Samburu community who holds equity in the land;
Andrew & Chyulu Francombe:"ROTORS, ROOTS & REBEL HEARTS"
👉 WATCH EPISODE 👉 Heli-Pilot & CONSERVATION PARTNER Lodge owners with deep African roots flying deep into northern Kenya to protect wild lands and cultures
Key Themes
Overtourism: Addressing the challenges and negative impacts of excessive tourism in certain areas.
Human-Wildlife Conflict Focus: One of the most pressing issues in wildlife conservation and sustainable tourism.
Climate Challenge: Confronting plastic pollution, environmental degradation, and climate risks across Africa through innovative solutions that protect ecosystems, empower communities, and drive sustainable transformation.
Transformative Travel as a Force for Good: Exploring how thoughtful tourism can be a powerful vehicle for personal growth and positive impact, creating meaningful change for both travelers and host communities.
Meaningful Local Engagement: Emphasizing the importance of genuine interactions with local communities.
Off-the-Beaten-Path Experiences: Re-imagining travel beyond crowded destinations by strategically redirecting exploration to less-known African regions, championing economic opportunities for marginalized communities, authentic cultural experiences, and protecting local ecosystems from overtourism.
New Era of Safari Tourism: Driving transformative change in safaris by highlighting pioneering innovators who minimize environmental impact, save wildlife, empower local communities, and create meaningful, immersive experiences that inspire industry-wide evolution.
The series aims to:
Expose tourism’s impact—from overtourism to climate change, human wildlife conflict, plastic pollution, and community inequities..
Showcase bold solutions that work.
Inspire purposeful travel.
Share insights from safari visionaries.
Build a resource hub for changemakers.
Show how travel transforms us—and the world.
Contact:
Karin Jones, Host, Co-Producer & Chief Safari Whisperer
Bill A. Jones, Co-Producer, Editor & Voiceover
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