{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5a949664392f512802a1ffe9/67db3b5e13f133b29d7f0788?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Bush Guides Unplugged: Stories from the Lower Zambezi","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5a949664392f512802a1ffe9/1742420646901-362e4ace-294b-415a-9964-f4ed45cf8378.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><em>Join us as we venture into the wilds of Zambia’s Lower Zambezi with three seasoned bush guides—Marshal, Luckson, and Malan. From the rugged seats of a Toyota Land Cruiser, we chat with Marshal and Malan about wildlife conservation, poaching, ecology, and the intricate behaviors of Africa’s iconic animals. Then, we sit down with Luckson, a top-tier guide with the highest level of training, to uncover the rigorous education, testing, and fieldwork required to lead walking safaris—a tradition that was born right here in Zambia. Tune in for an immersive journey into the heart of the African bush. </em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Show notes:</strong></p><p><br></p><p>00:06:07 - Protecting Zambia's National Parks from Mining</p><p>00:09:03 - Revisiting the Mating Lions in Lower Zambezi</p><p>00:12:08 - Elephant Encounter in Lower Zambezi</p><p>00:17:12 - Let's Move Together as One Zambia</p><p>00:20:19 - Becoming a Bush Guide in Zambia</p><p>00:22:47 - Intensive Training and Expertise of Safari Guides</p><p>00:25:31 - The Importance of Respecting Animal Boundaries</p><p>00:28:59 - From Whitewater to Walking: A Guide's Journey</p><p>00:30:57 - Family Doubts, Overcoming Fears, and Protecting the Zambezi</p><p>00:32:57 - The Importance of Protecting River Ecosystems</p><p>00:34:53 - Night Drive with Guide Milan in Zambia</p><p>00:39:58 - Transforming Poachers into Conservationists</p><p>00:44:07 - Night Drive with Cooperative Clients</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Follow the adventures and interviews in real time at <a href=\"https://open.acast.com/www.TrailLessTraveled.net\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">TrailLessTraveled.net</a> and be sure to check out our visual series on <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@mandelaleola\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">YouTube</a>, <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/traillesstraveled\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook</a> and <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/the.trail.less.traveled/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a>.</li><li>The radio version of the show premieres Sunday nights at 6 MST, streaming live online at <a href=\"https://open.acast.com/www.Trail1033.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Trail1033.com</a> &amp; locally (Missoula) on the Trail 103.3 FM</li><li>Why listen to the radio version instead of the podcast? Well, because the radio version includes music selected by the folks we interview!</li><li>Please help us keep the podcast ad free by donating $3/month via <a href=\"https://www.patreon.com/c/traillesstraveled/membership\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">PATREON</a>. We really need your help, as of right now we are only brining in $79/month in donations.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>#travelpodcast #adventurepodcast #conservationpodcast #podcast #conservation #storytelling #adventure #travel #traillesstraveled #adventuretravel #zambia #lowerzambezi #lowerzambezinationalpark #zambeziriver #guidelife #safari #safariguide #lowerzambeziriver #zambeziriver</p>","author_name":"Mandela Leola van Eeden"}