{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/695c25e33edf36b79017e696/6a84bbc39cb9faa61afe6a74?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Corne Schalkwyk:  The Life and Adventures of Africa's Legendary Wildlife Guide.","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/695c25e33edf36b79017e696/1787083238227-44a48401-3d09-46f6-822e-4d999020a452.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><br></p><p>Growing up in South Africa’s bushlands, Corne Schalkwyk is one of Africa’s premier wildlife guides.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Corne is a distinguished commercial leader and elite expert in the African safari sector, currently driving growth as the Head of Partnerships and founder of Bushwise Exclusive. Renowned for his expansive operational knowledge across major wildlife destinations, Corne previously shaped the industry as the General Manager of Premier Safaris and Head of Sales for EcoTraining, where he expertly curated world-class wilderness adventures and specialized Safaris. His forward-thinking approach earned him the prestigious SA Tourism / Africa Travel Indaba Innovation Award as Innovator of the Year in 2024, celebrating his development of game changing, deeply immersive wilderness experiences that redefine standard travel. Recently highlighted in Forbes for his insight into sustainable tourism and conservation, Corne stands as a premier global authority on how meaningful connection, wilderness education, and active exploration are transforming the adventure travel landscape.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Follow Corne at his LinkedIn page: <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/corneschalkwyk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.linkedin.com/in/corneschalkwyk/</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Support this Podcast: </strong><a href=\"https://buymeacoffee.com/WhiskeyAndAMap\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>&nbsp;buy me a coffee</strong></a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Hosted by Michael J. Reinhart</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://michaeljreinhart.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>MichaelJReinhart.com</strong></a> </p><p><br></p><p>True stories of adventure and exploration as told by those who lived them.</p>","author_name":"Michael J Reinhart"}