Stories from Africa

A significant part of my journey has taken me across many corners of Africa. The adventures, the challenges, the unforgettable encounters with people and wildlife – they’re still alive in my mind, swirling like dust on a savannah breeze.

Now, it’s time to let those memories find their voice in words.

I hope these stories entertain you – and somewhere deep down, I hope they light a spark. A spark that invites you to emotionally connect with the “Mother Continent”, and to deepen your bond with the natural world.

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Into the wild with no map, no water, and no clue (Part 2)

The truck was stuck in the Kalahari. Eighteen people. No water. No plan. A boy’s hand crushed under the truck. The driver was shouting. The guests were melting down. The Kalahari was swallowing us whole. And I — furious with disbelief — walked into the desert, alone. I wasn’t afraid. I had walked alone in the Sahara, and had tracked through the Congolese jungle. But that day, we were on the wrong road. The sun had betrayed me. Only a miracle — a road grader and a leathery old man — brought us back.
That trip didn’t break me. It woke me up.

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Longing for a deeper sense of purpose (Part 1)

Some experiences, especially the tough and challenging ones, often push you back on track. They shake you to your core, and if you surrender to the moment, space opens for new possibilities to emerge. These moments help you reconnect with your inner self, guiding you toward your true path. But how do we know we’re on the right track? Because it FEELS right. So, listen closely to what your soul is whispering, trust your intuition, and embrace the journey — even if it gets a little messy along the way.

Stay tuned for the next episode (Part 2), where I’ll share the story of how a group of 14 tourists and four staff members nearly perished in the vast, untamed wilderness of the Kalahari Desert.

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A flash Vision saved my Life

A flash of insight saved me from a mountain disaster. When you make a rational decision in a matter of seconds, you can be sure it’s for a good reason! You can’t always know why, and very often you may feel literally stupid for making a decision that no one else around you can understand. But deep down, your higher self, your soul or your invisible guardians (whatever you like to believe) know what is best for you! I truly believe that we as humanity should try to listen to our inner voice again… because I believe that once upon a time, long ago, we humans were better at it. A time when we had no internet, no teachers, no politicians… all those who like to know what is best for us. Well, they maybe valid in some instances, but this story reminds you to listen to your core, your heart, because that is who you are and who knows best.

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For the Love of an Elephant

I am delighted to have been given permission to re-post this recent gripping story of a snared elephant by Cathy Buckle, an acclaimed writer, blogger and author. 


Cathy has been writing ‘Letters from Zimbabwe’ to her family and friends for 24 years. Her short emails have highlighted the difficulties of Zimbabwe’s dire situation, including the country’s corruption, land scandals, inflation, power cuts, lack of healthcare and many other distressing circumstances. But it also shows the resilience of ordinary Zimbabweans and the beauty of the country’s wilderness and its friendly people.
This story shows how poverty in Zimbabwe also affects conservation and the well-being of wildlife. It’s a cycle of decline that we must stop… for the sake of all living things.

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