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Welcome to Inspiring African Travel - the podcast sharing extraordinary African travel stories while honouring those driving positive change across the continent.
Hosted by James Wilson and Stuart Parker, we've explored Africa's incredible diversity across eight seasons and over 50 episodes. From our early series featuring "Women in Travel" and "Local Heroes in Tourism" to "African Travel Tips" and "Transformative Travel in Africa".
More than just travel - we share responsible travel stories, conservation efforts, and community upliftment. Each episode features inspiring conversations with local guides, conservationists, and travel experts who are making a real difference in their space.
In loving memory of our co-founder Julia Spry-Wilson, we've established the Inspiring African Travel Fund, supporting grassroots projects across Ghana, Zanzibar, and Botswana. From coral restoration to wildlife conservation and education initiatives, we're creating lasting positive impact.
Whether you're planning your first African adventure or you're a seasoned traveller seeking inspiration, join us as we uncover the beauty, culture, and incredible people that make Africa so special.
Hosted by James Wilson and Stuart Parker, we've explored Africa's incredible diversity across eight seasons and over 50 episodes. From our early series featuring "Women in Travel" and "Local Heroes in Tourism" to "African Travel Tips" and "Transformative Travel in Africa".
More than just travel - we share responsible travel stories, conservation efforts, and community upliftment. Each episode features inspiring conversations with local guides, conservationists, and travel experts who are making a real difference in their space.
In loving memory of our co-founder Julia Spry-Wilson, we've established the Inspiring African Travel Fund, supporting grassroots projects across Ghana, Zanzibar, and Botswana. From coral restoration to wildlife conservation and education initiatives, we're creating lasting positive impact.
Whether you're planning your first African adventure or you're a seasoned traveller seeking inspiration, join us as we uncover the beauty, culture, and incredible people that make Africa so special.
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Hundreds of runners tackle the hardest flat ultra in the world across Botswana's Makgadikgadi Salt Pans. Hear the incredible stories of transformation, community spirit, and what happens when you push human limits in one of the most extraordinary landscapes.
James talks to life coach Linda Jean about what makes transformative travel truly transformative. A must listen for travel professionals and travellers alike. They explore the process from multiple perspectives – the traveller the guide and crucially the travel planner’s role in facilitating life-changing moments. Linda shares insights from her own travel experiences and professional journey discussing how Africa provides profound experiences in our overstimulated world and importantly how burnout affects the travel industry and how it can be prevented.
James joins Dave Carson, a professional safari guide and founder of Kazuma Trails & the Safari Insight podcast. They explore what makes the safari guide’s role so pivotal in making transformative travel moments, the importance of stripping back the layers to connect closer with Africa's wilderness, and the profound experiences Dave has witnessed with his travellers. From his camp in Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe to mobile camping adventures in Botswana, Dave shares lessons learned and why simplicity creates the most meaningful safari experiences.
James catches up with long-time podcast contributor Andrew Flatt for a “Hike with a Mic” across Dartmoor National Park, UK. This through-and-through Botswana boy shares his transformational experiences that led him to Cape Town the profound nothingness of the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans and his life-changing involvement with Local Ocean Conservation in Watamu, Kenya. A great chat about what makes African travel truly transformative.
What does transformative travel actually mean beyond the marketing jargon? Travel industry expert Lindsey Walter joins James to explore whether this trend is genuine substance or just another industry fad. From her first Kenya safari challenging assumptions about the future of the African travel industry to a deep dive into what businesses should be looking out for when it comes to selling experiences. Lindsey shares her profound travel moments and reveals why transformative travel focuses on what Africa gives YOU as a traveller and how that links to the marketing approach from the travel sector.
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