Bush Guides Unplugged: Stories from the Lower Zambezi

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. Show notes:00:06:07 - Protecting Zambia's National Parks from Mining00:09:03 - Revisiting the Mating Lions in Lower Zambezi00:12:08 - Elephant Encounter in Lower Zambezi00:17:12 - Let's Move Together as One Zambia00:20:19 - Becoming a Bush Guide in Zambia00:22:47 - Intensive Training and Expertise of Safari Guides00:25:31 - The Importance of Respecting Animal Boundaries00:28:59 - From Whitewater to Walking: A Guide's Journey00:30:57 - Family Doubts, Overcoming Fears, and Protecting the Zambezi00:32:57 - The Importance of Protecting River Ecosystems00:34:53 - Night Drive with Guide Milan in Zambia00:39:58 - Transforming Poachers into Conservationists00:44:07 - Night Drive with Cooperative ClientsFollow the adventures and interviews in real time at TrailLessTraveled.net and be sure to check out our visual series on YouTube, Facebook and Instagram.The radio version of the show premieres Sunday nights at 6 MST, streaming live online at Trail1033.com & locally (Missoula) on the Trail 103.3 FMWhy listen to the radio version instead of the podcast? Well, because the radio version includes music selected by the folks we interview!Please help us keep the podcast ad free by donating $3/month via PATREON. We really need your help, as of right now we are only brining in $79/month in donations.#travelpodcast #adventurepodcast #conservationpodcast #podcast #conservation #storytelling #adventure #travel #traillesstraveled #adventuretravel #zambia #lowerzambezi #lowerzambezinationalpark #zambeziriver #guidelife #safari #safariguide #lowerzambeziriver #zambeziriver Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.