A casual stroll π without a care in the world for this youngster πΎ. #SafariLife
Up close & personal with this golden boy of a lion π¦. What a dazzling sight to behold β¨! #SafariLife
Together we stand for #WorldGiraffeDay π¦π! This wildlife holiday is celebrated every year on 2οΈβ£1οΈβ£ June, which is either the longest day βοΈ or night π (depending on the hemisphere π). In order to raise support & create awareness as it relates to giraffe conservation efforts, please check out the below factsβAlthough these are sobering stats, there is incredible work being done to ensure our lovely long-necked friends continue to thrive in years to come π.
π‘ Approximately 117,000 giraffe remain in the wild πΎ.
π‘ In 2016, giraffes became listed as βVulnerable to Extinction ββ on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
π‘ There are 4οΈβ£ distinct species β 1) Northern Giraffe, 2) Southern Giraffe, 3) Reticulated Giraffe & 4) Masai Giraffe.
π‘ Just like human fingerprints π, no two giraffe have the same coat pattern π€.
π‘ The giraffe is the tallest β¬οΈ mammal in the world; even newborn giraffe are taller than most humans.
π‘ In the last 300 years, giraffes have lost almost 90% of their natural habitat π³.
π‘ Giraffe numbers have plummeted by 30% over the last 35 years alone π.
This year the Giraffe Conservation Foundation, initiator of this holiday / event, has launched their βAdopt-A-Giraffe Programβ β€οΈ, allowing you to follow the lives of a few selected desert-dwelling giraffe in Namibiaβs π³π¦ remote Northwest nextΒ to the iconic EtoshaΒ National Park. A symbolic giraffe adoption supports multiple giraffe conservation projects throughout Africa, including the return of many giraffe to their original habitat π. Learn more about this beautiful opportunity here β https://give.giraffeconservation.org/adopt/.
#StandTallForGiraffe
#KeepCalmAndSaveAGiraffe
#WildlifeConservation
#HopeAfricanAdventures
#BeTheChange
#BeInspired
#ThinkBIGPicture
#ScenicSaturday in the heart β₯οΈ of the Okavango Delta π§πΌ. Are you ready for an adventure βοΈππΎ? #SafariLife
βTis the season π for seeing all the baby impalas flourish ππ! The lambing period coincides with the wet season π§ when the surplus of good forage π is plentiful for both mum & babe π. #SafariLife
Cheers to this fabulous lady @wheresavantika π for βofficiallyβ introducing her luxury travel company @venturexgain π₯³π₯π! Wishing you an abundance of success as you curate thoughtful global adventures for the sophisticated traveler βοΈππ«! #MotivationMonday #BeTheChange
A peaceful (and rare) moment with mom & babe π’π. #SafariLife
A very sleepy π« & satisfied cat π. #SafariLife
Cheers π₯ to a beautiful #ScenicSaturday in the heart β₯οΈ of the Timbavati! Are you ready for an adventure βοΈππΎ?
Beautiful zebras π¦ βdazzlingβ us π« with their regal presence π. #SafariLife
As #WorldRhinoDay occurred recently, we are taking a moment to highlight π these lovable creatures for this #WildlifeWednesday πΎ. The two species found in both southern & east Africa π are the white & black rhino π¦, which you can potentially spot π while on safari π. In response to the current poaching criss β that began in 2008 as demand for their horn increased, an abundance of incredible impact work is being done throughout the continent to fight back & save the species πͺ for future generations to come ππ«.
A parade of lions π¦ gracing us with their regal style π. #WildlifeWednesday #SafariLife
World Elephant Day π with this iconic bull shakinβ ππ΅ for some scrumptious Tamboti fruit π! #BeTheChange #SafariLife
Happy Womenβs Day π (in South Africa πΏπ¦)! Celebrating the evolution of time spent in this beautiful country & beyond in Africa π. Hereβs to the brave women π₯ that fiercely fought for the pursuit of freedom πͺ. #BeTheChange
Enjoying a fantastic morning with this leopardess π beauty π struttinβ her stuff πͺ! #SafariLife
π·: Katherine Kuntz
π: Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, South Africa
#WildlifeWednesday
#Kitara
#Klaserie
#SouthAfrica
#LastWordHotels
#HopeAfricanAdventures
Together we stand for #WorldGiraffeDay π¦π! This wildlife holiday is celebrated every year on 2οΈβ£1οΈβ£ June, which is either the longest day βοΈ or night π (depending on the hemisphere π). In order to raise support & create awareness as it relates to giraffe conservation efforts, please check out the below factsβ
π‘ Approximately 117,000 giraffe remain in the wild πΎ.
π‘ In 2016, giraffes became listed as "Vulnerable to Extinction β" on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
π‘ Giraffe numbers have plummeted by 30% over the last 30 years alone π.
π‘ In the last 300 years, giraffes have lost almost 90% of their natural habitat π³.
Although these are sobering stats, there is incredible work being done to ensure our lovely long-necked friends continue to thrive in years to come π. This year the Giraffe Conservation Foundation, initiator of this holiday / event, is dedicated to bringing giraffe back to Mozambique over the next five (5) years through a series of translocations πͺ. What a noble feat this is π!
#StandTallForGiraffe
#WildlifeConservation
#WildlifeWednesday
#HopeAfricanAdventures
#BeTheChange
#BeInspired
#ThinkBIGPicture
Nothing quite beats sightings like these π¦...Starting off with mom & her babies melting our hearts away π to bumping into these rugged boys πΎ taking it easy βοΈ. #SafariLife
π·: Katherine Kuntz
π: Okavango Delta, Botswana
#WildlifeWednesday
#VumburaPlains
#OkavangoDelta
#Botswana
#WeAreWilderness
#HopeAfricanAdventures
February 11 - 12, 2022...Planned a quick safari π¦πΎ for this fabulous trio 3οΈβ£ at the beautiful Gondwana Private Game Reserve π³ in South Africa πΏπ¦. Check out their fun highlights ππ!
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π·: Jeffrey Stulmaker, Liane Longpre & Winela Kulman
π: Gondwana Private Game Reserve
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#ClientShowcase
#Gondwana
#WesternCape
#SouthAfrica
#HopeAfricanAdventures
#TourismStrong