In this special episode, we take a heartfelt journey through a year of incredible achievements dedicated to the memory of Julia, our beloved co-founder and champion of Africa. As the fundraising year draws to a close on 26th January, there’s still time to contribute. Join us as we reflect on the impact we’ve had through three inspiring projects:

Groundbreaking wildlife roadkill mitigation research in Botswana, led by Dr. Tempe Adams.

Funding a year’s school fees for 10 students at Awutu Winton Secondary School in Ghana, a centre of excellence empowering the next generation to thrive.

The Linda Bahari coral nursery in Zanzibar, supporting the onboarding of a new female coral ranger from the local community and advancing vital work in coral restoration.

This episode takes you through the emotions and milestones of this fundraising year, demonstrating how generosity and a shared love for Africa can create a lasting legacy—changing lives, protecting wildlife, and building sustainable futures.

Thank you for being part of this journey, for sharing our love for Julia, and for believing in the beauty and potential of this incredible continent. Together, we’ve shown how much of a difference we can make.

With just days remaining until 26th January, there’s still time to contribute to Julia’s legacy. Visit our about page to learn more about our projects and donate.

Connect with our projects:

• Linda Bahari Zanzibar Coral Restoration on Instagram
• The EDP-Trust supporting education in Ghana
• Follow Dr. Tempe Adams for wildlife conservation updates

Welcome back to Inspiring African Travel! You’re tuning in to Episode 3 of our Untamed Routes series, where we dive into off-the-beaten-path adventures that take you beyond typical bucket-list destinations. Untamed Routes is all about uncovering the “second biggest,” the “oldest,” the “longest”—whatever it might be—that offers a different kind of thrill and connection with Africa’s wild places.

Today, we’re heading to Botswana—a destination famous for its epic elephant herds, the Okavango Delta, the famous Chobe River safaris, and the Kalahari Desert. But what you might not hear about as often is that Botswana is also home to Africa’s second-biggest zebra migration, a remarkable event that many haven’t heard about when planning their trip.

We’ll be covering where and when to see this incredible migration and exploring the fascinating history behind how it’s been reestablished after years of disruption. This natural spectacle demonstrates Botswana’s incredible wildlife diversity beyond its famous elephants and big cats, offering visitors a unique opportunity to witness one of Africa’s most underrated wildlife phenomena in a landscape of endless horizons and dramatic seasonal transformations.

Welcome back to Inspiring African Travel and the kickoff of our brand-new travel series! Hard to believe, but we’re now in Season 7—we’ve outstripped Breaking Bad and Ozark in terms of seasons! This season, we’re excited to bring you Untamed Routes: Discovering Africa’s Hidden Treasures. Over the next two months, get ready for incredible adventures as we delve into Africa’s lesser-known wonders.

In Episode 1, we’re kicking things off with a destination special—think Top Gear meets Inspiring African Travel. Stuart and James are hitting the road in a Suzuki Jimny to explore the majestic Mountain Kingdom of Lesotho. If you’ve ever toyed with the idea of a self-drive adventure in Southern Africa but weren’t quite sure, this episode is just what you need.

Stuart is owner and founder of Tread Lite, which specialises in crafting off-the-beaten-track self-drive adventures in Suzuki Jimnys. With a growing fleet of 14, these rugged little 4x4s are clearly up for the challenge. We stayed at Sani Mountain Lodge and Maliba Lodge, with Semonkong Lodge being another spectacular option. Before we dive in, huge thanks to everyone supporting Julia’s fundraising year—we’re nearly at £9,000 towards our £30,000 goal. Buckle up and enjoy our Lesotho special!