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Our first few days in @garamba_national_park in th

Our first few days in @garamba_national_park in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have been surreal. While our team has travelled extensively throughout Africa, this is our first time in this particular part of West Africa and we could not image a more incredible way to learn more about this country and its natural heritage than with the @africanparksnetwork team.

@garamba_national_park is one of the oldest National Parks and has a remarkable history. Garamba is often thought of as the ‘ground zero’ for the poaching crisis and in the late 90’s it was listed as an endangered World Heritage Site. However, in the last two decades Garamba National Park has undergone an incredible transformation as a result of the tireless dedication and hard work of the @africanaparksnetwork team. This pristine wilderness area is now home to the last stronghold for the largest population of elephants and the last remaining Kordofan giraffe in the DRC.

We are always so inspired by the work organisations like @africanparksnetwork are doing to protect critical wilderness areas and it’s been an honour learning more about this region and the important work being done to protect it. To learn more about the Garamba National Park, be sure to check out @garamba_national_park and @africanparksnetwork

@alex.in.transit captured @oli_caldow in his element taking in this incredible landscape.

#conservation #rangers #garamba

The beloved Verlorenvlei is under attack! Verloren

The beloved Verlorenvlei is under attack! Verlorenvlei is a long estuary stretching between the village of Elands Bay and Redelinghuys, 25 kilometers south of Lambert’s Bay on the Cape West Coast.

A dam upstream threatens this fragile ecosystem. This river is an important breeding ground for flamingos, pelicans, and a number of other birds and fish. It’s the only known habitat for the Verlorenvlei redfin (fish) and is home to many other species. It has significant conservation status!

Take a minute to do your part in protecting the largest wetland on the West coast of South Africa. Please help us and follow the details in the short clip and sign up to prevent the destruction of this unique system.

Film created by @noahjkahn

@protectthewestcoast @sam_thegirl @dissamo @sachaspex @oli_caldow @sandveldandseed

Our crew has made it to the breathtaking @garamba_

Our crew has made it to the breathtaking @garamba_national_park where they will be filming for an exciting project. Keep an eye on our stories as we share more behind-the-scenes over the course of the week.

Swipe to see the view @jamessuter was capturing.

Photo by @alex.in.transit

From Kenya to Congo - and hopefully many more coun

From Kenya to Congo - and hopefully many more countries this year. To travel and meet so many incredible people as part of the work we do is a gift we do not take for granted.

Photo by @jamessuter on assignment for @biglifeafrica @kimanasanctuary #biglife #kenya #africa #travel #conservationphotography

We have officially made it to the DRC! This is our

We have officially made it to the DRC! This is our very first assignment in the Congo and our first international trip of the year. We are so excited to travel through this country and experience its beauty.

We have teamed up with @africanparksnetwork to work on a very special project. Keep an eye on our stories as we share some BTS of our travels.
@jamessuter @oli_caldow @alex.in.transit

This photo was captured by @jamessuter

#filmmaking #africa #conservation

“There can be no keener revelation of a society’s soul than the way in which it treats its children.”

— Nelson Mandela

Whenever we go on assignment (just about) we meet children - we’ve met children from all over Africa. They bring us so much joy and make our days filming so memorable. Looking after our youth is so incredibly important!

Photo by @sam_thegirl

There are few things we enjoy more than spending t

There are few things we enjoy more than spending time out in the bush. It is a privilege to have the opportunity to observe these peaceful creatures interacting within their herd. We are looking forward to many more of these experiences in the months to come.

#elephant #herd #conservation @oli_caldow @sam_thegirl @jamessuter

Our excitement is at an all time high! This week w

Our excitement is at an all time high! This week we are setting off on our first big assignment of the year.

We’ve asked you all to guess where we are heading (hint: we have never shot in this location before). Unfortunately, no one has guessed it yet! Keep an eye out for more.

Much of the success of conservation efforts are ow

Much of the success of conservation efforts are owing to the dedicated teams doing the necessary work on the ground. It is a job that comes with great risk, responsibility and commitment to the cause. We are continuously inspired by these men and women as they fight to protect our natural world.

This powerful moment was captured by @jamessuter while on assignment for @biglifeafrica in Kenya.

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