Better World

Bheki Ntuli, Regional Manager: Maputaland for Wild Impact (previously known as Africa Foundation), speaks about the changes he has seen in the rural communities in South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal Province over the past 15 years. Listen as he recounts how he came to work near &Beyond Phinda Private Game Reserve and how he has helped grow a relationship between the reserve and its neighbours, inclu...

Creating lodges and travel experiences that are as warm, distinctive and unforgettable as they are themselves, the dynamic duo behind Fox Browne Creative share some of the experiences that have shaped their journey in the design word. Find out how their experiences have shaped their outlook and provided inspiration for their award-winning hospitality design around the globe. Follow Chris and Debra...

Listen to Simon Saitoti reflect on his rural Maasai childhood and how he persevered to become Masai Mara Project Officer for Wild Impact (then Africa Foundation) in Kenya. He describes how he combines his traditional Maasai life with a modern education and how he remains fully committed to improving the lives of his peers. Links: For more about Wild Impact . The village in this episode is situated...

Follow in the footsteps of Toby Sinclair’s journey from England to India exploring some of the world’s least accessible destinations. 

Mark Wheeler, &Beyond Regional M.D for Asia, South America & Business Development, shares insider tips about visiting the Galapagos Islands. The islands are truly different from any other place on earth in terms of geography, geology, biological diversity, endemic species, and scientific history. Mark explains how guests could follow in Darwin’s footsteps; whether to take a cruise or stay...

Pedro Barraza, &Beyond Managing Director for South America, shares insider tips about travelling in his native Chile, from the best places to eat, sleep and shop in his hometown of Santiago to the country’s best wineries, authentic adventures and off-the-beaten track experiences.

Vernon Swanepoel, Activities Manager at &BEYOND Sossusvlei Desert Lodge speaks about the wonders of the night sky in the Namib Desert, exploring the magic that stargazing holds for guests. Find out how the lodge’s observatory came into being and get to know a little about the resident astronomers who helps travellers unravel what is written in the stars.

Toby Sinclair from &Beyond Asia speaks about 25 years of filming nature and wildlife documentaries in India with the likes of David Attenborough and other noted filmmakers. Hear about memorable moments spent creating thrilling footage for Animal Planet, BBC, National Geographic and many others.

Oceans Without Borders Programme Manager and Principal Scientist Tessa Hempson speaks about a lifelong passion for the oceans, reliving favourite moments spent in the water, explaining why we should all care about marine conservation and telling us about the simple things that we all do to help make a difference.

Guest host and &Beyond guide Josh van der Ploeg speaks to Guy Balme from wild cat conservation organisation Panthera. Find out how individual leopards are identified and discover how research studies into wildlife can help change human behaviour, from influencing national policy to changing mindsets about the use of leopard skins as ceremonial costumes in the Shembe Church.

It is more important than ever before for the safari travel industry to come together in order to support conservation. Explore the challenges and benefits of industry competitors working together towards a common goal and hear about successful examples of conservation coalition projects. 

For conservation to be successful, it is essential for game reserves to secure the buy-in of rural communities. Learn about how conservation models can be set up so as to benefit those living directly around the world’s remaining wild places.

andBeyond Conservation Manager Les Carlisle shares 40 years' worth of stories, from wildlife translocation successes to challenges and close calls. Tune in for stories about rhino translocations, caring for endangered species and setting up one of South Africa's most successful private game reserves, all told with humour, enthusiasm and passion.