Rocky Mountain APTA (RMAPTA)

21/04/2023

Index Select will be in Denver on June 5th with several of their partners including African Bush Camps Lanzerac Wine Estate Tribe Hotel, Finch Hattons Luxury Tented Camp , Volcanoes Safaris - Luxury Lodges in Uganda and Rwanda and Speke Uganda Holidays

Please RSVP directly to Wazha(at)indexselect.com and let him know if you can make it, and which session is best for you.

They will be hosting two meeting sessions at Local Jones in the Halycon Hotel at (249 Columbine St, Denver, CO 80206) in the format of a mini tradeshow followed by an interactive and creative activity at Fruits of Our Labor (3515 Ringsby Ct, Denver, CO 80216).

OPTION 1: Breakfast
Monday, June 5th
• 10:00am - Arrivals & mingling
• 10:15am - First of x6, 10 minute ‘appointments’
o 2 advisors per appointment/table
o Coffee, juice, pastries to keep you fueled
o Casual breakfast setting with our partners switching tables to meet all in attendance
• 11:15am - Questions and departures

OPTION 2: Lunch
Monday, June 5h
• 12:00pm - Arrivals & mingling
• 12:15pm - First of x6, 10 minute ‘appointments’
o 2 - 3 advisors per appointment/table
o Drinks and apps to keep you fueled
o Casual lunch setting with our partners switching tables to meet all in attendance
• 1:00pm - Lunch is served with your final appointment
• 1:30pm - Questions and departures

OPTION 3: Afternoon Activity
Monday, June 5h
• 2:00pm - Arrivals & mingling
• 2:15pm - Meet hosts and get ready to create!
• 2:30pm - Block Printing
o Charcuterie plates with select South African wine to get enhance creativity
o Casual afternoon setting with our partners switching tables to meet all in attendance
• 3:45pm - Questions and departures

19/03/2023

On April 1st join Katie Adamson Conservation Fund and Dr Laurie Marker of the Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF)

Dr. Laurie Marker of the Cheetah Conservation Fund joins the KACF live and in person from Namibia.

15/03/2023

Cheers to this local event April 15th and 21st. A great way to celebrate having taxes done.

New months mean MORE wine tastings YAY! We're doubling down in April.. they'll be Saturday, April 15th 4-6pm (yep.. come get drunk and celebrate that your taxes are hopefully done) & Friday, April 21st from 5-7pm! Because, wine not! 🍷😝 Head to the link in our bio for all the deets and to get tickets!

10/03/2023

Did you know that just as humans have their unique fingerprints, each zebra has its own unique pattern of stripes?

Did you also know that there are also two zebra migrations, one of which is the longest mammal migration in Africa? During these annual events, as the seasons change, mass herds of these little striped steads cover an impressive stretch of more than 300 miles across Namibia and Botswana. It's an incredible sight to see first-hand as thousands of zebbies kick up plumes of dust as they move from one grazing area to the next.

05/03/2023

March 14th
Lunch with African Bush Camps and the African Bush Camp Foundation

Event cost: Free
Time: 11:30 - 1:30
Location location: African Grill and Bar, 955 South Kipling Parkway, Denver
The Grill: Locally owned by the Osei-Forwuo Family, who specializes in popular cuisine from the continent of Africa! A percentage of the food and drinks purchased here goes to support Donate4Africa, but your meal is part of the event and at no cost to you!

Meet African Bush Camps at the African Grill and Bar for lunch, including amazing authentic African cuisine, good company, and a fun time!

Parking is plentiful, the venue is just off of Kipling, and your name will be entered into a drawing for 2 bottles of Painted Wolf Pinotage, to be shipped to you after the event!

African Bush Camps (ABC) own & operate 17 safaris camps in Botswana, Zimbabwe, and Zambia. Their properties range from down-to-earth tented camps to ultra-luxury lodges, always with an emphasis on sustainability, authentic service and exceptional experiences. They are known for having some of the best safari guides in the business, always ensure guests are well cared for while creating memories to last a lifetime. From honeymoon getaways, to bucket list travel, to multi-gen and family experiences, ABC takes pride in offering accommodation and services that cater to a wide range of travelers – and exceeding expectations time and time again.

In addition to learning about ABCs’ safari properties and services (including the newest addition to their portfolio, the beautiful Lolebezi Lodge in Zambia’s Lower Zambezi National Park), we will be speaking about our sister company, the African Bush Camps Foundation (ABCF). ABCF is a non-profit that supports a number of local projects under its 3 pillars: community empowerment, education, and conservation. Funded in part by ABC, but mainly by donors, the Foundation works to improve conditions for communities and wildlife in these 3 countries, making a positive impact for generations to come.

For a look into the interconnectedness of tourism (ABC) and community/conservation (ABCF), check out this video which beautifully captures the impact we can make, together - African Bush Camp Foundation - Our WHY - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4br6FvdAMA&list=PL2opwvGi48bZqxU0i1pYHc7yC00fZN7yZ

11/02/2023

From our friends !

Join us for a night of conservation, cocktails and great conversation! This is a free event but tickets are limited - RSVP to [email protected]! Colorado community, we’d love for you to join us on Thursday, Feb. 16 at Colorado Tap House in Arvada for a special evening. Mark ‘Butch’ Butcher, leader of Imvelo Safaris in Zimbabwe, will be right here in our backyard and we are taking advantage of the chance to kick off our new Conservation Through Community event series. 🦏Imvelo’s groundbreaking Community Rhino Conservation Initiative (CRCI) has successfully reintroduced white rhino to Hwange National Park for the first time in nearly 20 years - and Butch is here to tell this conservation tale first hand! Whether you have been to Zimbabwe, gone on another safari with us, or are simply interested in rhino conservation, this event is for you!
Parking is free, with your first drink and appetizers on us!

16/01/2023

Calling all North American-based African travel specialists. Africa's Eden North American Road Show will be taking place January 30th, - February 1st. Hosted buyers, in-person meetings, educational sessions and networking. The event will showcase suppliers from
Botswana, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

10/01/2023

Local Event Feb 28th - hosted by The Nature Conservancy and Denver Museum of Nature and Science

Prepare to be awed by the film “Serengeti: Journey to the Heart of Africa,” followed by an immersive presentation by Chris Pague, senior conservation ecologist at The Nature Conservancy (TNC), on the importance of Colorado’s grasslands and TNC’s Southern High Plains Initiative. This event is...

10/01/2023

The Katie Adamson Conservation Fund is an organization passionate about wildlife conservation in Africa and worldwide. Join them on January 29th to hear about their projects for 2023.

Join us on Sunday, January 29th for New Horizons: The Road Ahead. Students are FREE with ticket. More info & tickets here: https://www.katieadamsonconservationfund.org/kacf-speaker-series

28/12/2022

Tuk-tuking across Africa for good cause. Now that's cool!

If you want to give back this December, look no further than Tuk South, a high-spirited expedition raising money for Africa's rangers. Robbie, Josh, Jasper, and Ivo are currently heading from Kenya to Cape Agulhas (South Africa) in two Piaggio tuk tuks. Their mission? Bringing awareness to anti-poaching efforts and honoring those who risk their lives to protect Africa's wildlife and wild spaces. The team has now tuk-tuked to Botswana with no sign of slowing down!

Do your part and donate directly here:

Help TukSouth For Rangers raise money to support Save the Rhino International

25/12/2022

Merry Christmas

21/12/2022

Project Rewild Zambezi. A landmark moment for conservation in Zim!

Project Rewild Zambezi is currently assisting the relocation of almost 3,000 animals from the Savé Valley Conservancy, which is currently experiencing wildlife overpopulation. Their new destination? Sapi Reserve, a private concession run by Great Plains (a conservation organization). Great Plains Conservation This ongoing rewilding initiative in the Zambezi Valley will also facilitate additional anti-poaching training to secure the area and includes a Woman Rangers recruitment program.

14/12/2022

Meet the stars of Penguin Town (on Netflix)!

Head to Boulders Beach in Cape Town for the chance to chill alongside an eclectic African penguin colony. Dressed to the nines in their black and white 'tuxedos', these much-adored little birds really know how to draw a crowd. Although you can catch their shenanigans on their Netflix docuseries, how about watching them waddle around during your next trip to South Africa? Nowhere else in the world are you able to be this close to African penguins! See the trailer here

You’ve never met penguins like these before. Forget ice and snow, this rowdy colony of African penguins are hitting the sun-drenched beaches and breaking all...

23/11/2022

African Safari Collective is hosting a series of FREE travel webinars in December to connect you with an impressive list of key international travel partners.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to get your property seen globally

22/11/2022

Check out Lekker Coffee a local Denver, mother-daughter founded coffee shop donating 10% of profits to Care For Wild. They host monthly wine tasting and other fabulous events.

As Charles Baudelaire once wrote: “One should always be drunk. That's all that matters.” But with what? With wine, with poetry or with virtue, as you choose. By getting drunk we’re going to assume Chuck really meant drunk on good wine & by drunk we mean safely buzzed (and not operating any...