The People of Botlierskop: Colleagues, Missing Teeth & Guests

Jaco tells us some inspirational stories about how the reserve assists and uplifts people from their community, like Ranger Neil and Aunty Linda who runs the kitchen, and aids them in developing their careers.We also find out why missing teeth have inspired this interview.Unemployment is high in South Africa, and it is good to hear how this support benefits not only the staff and their families, but how this also helps the safety of the animals.And we also hear about some of the guests that have stayed at the reserve – including introducing monkeys to Prada handbags; and the elephant-sized surprise one guest had regarding her favourite Gin…Jaco also gets a chance to tell us about the 3 lodges on the Botlierskop Game Reserve. ** Please tell your friends about this podcast. You are also welcome to rate it and leave your comments and questions. ** Botlierskop Game Reserve: https://www.botlierskop.co.za/Indlovu Gin: https://ibhu.co.za/Follow me on Social Media:Instagram: africa_with_andreSubscribe to Email reminders when episodes go live: www.africawithandre.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/africawithandre/Sound credits: uppbeat.io/ and https://pixabay.com/ 

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"Africa with André" is a podcast where we "Celebrate Africa - One Story at a Time". With this podcast, I want to break down the misconceptions and misunderstandings that many people have about Africa – and to create a positive image of the continent. Through interviews with partners and friends in tourism, we will listen to their stories: their experiences, their projects and about how they have made a difference in the lives of others. I’ve worked in the Africa travel industry for over 25 years, and I’ve had many conversations over the years, both with guests and travel colleagues about spending time in Africa: what they expect it will be like, what they worry about. What their understanding and image of the continent is. This podcast is not about giving you the normal tips of what to do – I am going to assume that you know that you will see Table Mountain when you’re in Cape Town. Rather, our conversations will highlight some of the goosebump moments you could have, and introduce potential new destinations to you. I want to help you understand how a holiday in one of Africa’s 54 countries is something to be excited about, like a 5 year old is in the days before Christmas. And just a quick note at the end: this is a project of love – not a job. I choose friends and partners that have stories which I find interesting and inspiring – and I hope you do too.