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Episode 26 - NatGeo Event and Luxury Lodges
5 mei 2023 · 49 min
The Wildest Kruger team have had a busy week for sure! Karolina got invited to a NatGeo and Disney+ event, which she tells you all about in this episode. Craig spent time at Thornybush, before Karolina joined him for site inspections at Dulini and Ximuwu, two top luxury lodges in the Greater Kruger. Hear all about it in this episode of Wildest Kruger Stories! Lees meer
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Thornybush: Instagram - Website
Dulini: Instagram - Website
Ximuwu: Instagram - Website
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Episode 24 - Funny Lodge Stories Part 2
21 april 2023 · 45 min
After great feedback on our last 'Funny Stories' episode, we decided to do a part 2! Hope you enjoy it! Lees meer
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Episode 24 - Funny Lodge Stories
7 april 2023 · 58 min
The day is finally here, when Craig and Karolina tell you all their funniest stories from the years they worked at the lodges in the Kruger region. They tell us about everything from guests who made false allegations of theft to when leopards sneaked into the lodge. Lees meer
Hope you enjoy this episode of Wildest Kruger Stories!
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Episode 23 - Rhino Orphanage
24 maart 2023 · 51 min
This will be a slightly different kind of episode of Wildest Kruger Stories, but probably our most important one. Lees meer
We went to visit the Rhino Orphanage and met with their owner and founder Arrie Van Deventer, who will be the one talking in todays podcast episode. It was an incredible experience being there and seeing first hand the incredible work they do to give these orphaned rhinos a second chance to life.
We want to bring the word out there and share these stories of the people working in the front line of conservation and the fight against rhino poaching, because we strongly believe it is incredibly important for people to know about.
If you want to help, check out the links below. Every little bit counts, and makes a difference in the life of the rhinos.
Donations directly to the rhino orphanage HERE
Read more about their work on their website HERE
Follow and share them on social media INSTAGRAM and FACEBOOK
Volunteering programs you can find HERE
Thank you!
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Episode 22 - Drakensberg, Engagement & Unjustifiably Expensive Lodges
10 maart 2023 · 40 min
Big news from the Wildest Kruger Team, we are engaged! Listen to the whole story of how Craig proposed to Karolina in this episode. Lees meer
We also chat about our time in the Drakensberg Mountains, hiking and exploring a beautiful part of South Africa.
Craig also gives us three fun facts that you probably don't know about South Africa!
Our photographic workshop in Kruger in September 2023 is now fully booked. So we have decided to create an additional workshop for the 20-24 August! You can find all the details HERE and contact Craig on craig@wildestkrugersafaris.com to enquire, don't wait because the seats are limited and sell out quickly!
There is also still seats available for Karolinas workshop to Tanzania the 3-10 November, access the itinerary HERE!
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Episode 21 - Bush chats with Karolina Lasse
24 februari 2023 · 47 min
This episode of Wildest Kruger Stories we're joined by another Karolina! We talk to her about how she moved across the world to fulfill her dream of guiding in Africa, but also about her experience being a female guide in a male dominated industry. Karolina also tells us about some of her funniest and scariest experiences in the bush! Lees meer
You can find Karolina on the links below!
Instagram: @karolinalasse
Tiktok: @karolinalasse
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Episode 19 Part 2 - Answering all the questions!
17 februari 2023 · 41 min
Part 2 of our Q&A where we to the best of our ability answer all your questions, highs and lows!
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Episode 19 - Answering all the questions!
10 februari 2023 · 46 min
Wildest Kruger Stories is finally doing a Q&A! We asked you to send in your questions and in this episode we're answering them all! Lees meer
From highs and lows to big and small, we appreciate every question and enjoyed answering them all in this episode. Our DM's are always open for more questions if you feel like we missed something.
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Episode 18 - Safari Chats with Maggie - the guest experience
27 januari 2023 · 51 min
Today we sit down and chat to Maggie Samijlenko about her experience being on safari for the first time and traveling with Wildest Kruger Safaris. We talk about what it's like seeing the African animals in the wild for the first time, that feeling you get when a wild lion walks past your vehicle and looks your straight into the eyes, and how monkeys steal your food if they have the chance. Lees meer
Hope you guys enjoy this episode of Wildest Kruger Stories!
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Episode 17 - New Years catch up and following your passion
13 januari 2023 · 43 min
In this episode of Wildest Kruger Stories, we catch up on what we've been up to during festive season, rant a bit about economy comfort on airlines and talk about the importance of following your dreams and working with your passion.
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Episode 16 - Whiskey Chats with Chris Schoeman
16 december 2022 · 59 min
The second time we invite a guest on to Wildest Kruger Stories, this time Chris Schoeman joins Craig and Karolina for a whiskey chat while parked at a beautiful view spot in the middle of Kruger National Park. Lees meer
Chris tells us all about what it was like growing up in the bush, how his grandfather and incredibly knowledgeable mom has shaped him as a guide, and how he feels taking over her role at Campfire Academy in the new year. We also discuss how the freelancing side of the lodge industry works, how Chris own safari company Down To Earth Safaris came about and the scariest moment he has experienced in the bush.
Hope you guys enjoy this episode!
Follow Chris adventures on Instagram: @downtoearthsafari
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Episode 15 - Social Media Trolls & North to South in Kruger
2 december 2022 · 52 min
Karolina posted a few photos that upset people on instagram, and she discusses social media trolls with Craig and how she handles negative comments on her account. Lees meer
The Wildest Kruger Team also just got back from a North to South trip through Kruger Park and tells you all about their adventure in a 1979 Datsun Safari.
Hope you enjoy!
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Episode 14 - Tanzania Photographic Workshop
18 november 2022 · 53 min
Karolina has just come back from a 7 day photographic workshop in Tanzania, exploring the Serengeti and Ngorongoro conservation area while teaching her guests wildlife photography and helping them get the best shot while on this adventure of a lifetime. In this episode of Wildest Kruger Stories, she takes us through everything they saw and experienced while on this fantastic safari. Lees meer
Next year's workshop dates are:
10-16 February
Exploring Ndutu, Southern Serengeti, during the great migrations calving season, and the Ngorongoro Crater.
03-10 November
The same itinerary as spoken about on this podcast, however with an extra day in the Central Serengeti.
Maximum 10 guests on each trip. Make sure to reserve your seat by contacting Karolina on karolina@noree.se or DM on instagram at @karolinanoreewild
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Episode 13 - Photography and Guiding Ethics
4 november 2022 · 54 min
In this episode of Wildest Kruger Stories, we talk about the ethics of photography and guiding, how close can you get to animals and why is it important to respect their space and sense of comfort?
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Episode 12 - 10-Day Safari In Kruger
21 oktober 2022 · 52 min
Have you ever wondered what a 10-day safari in Kruger National Park looks like? Here's your answer! Karolina and Craig have just come back from a 10 day safari in Kruger with a photographic client, and in this episode they take you through what a safari like that can look like. What they saw, where they stayed and the extra special sightings! Lees meer
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Episode 11 - The best time of the year for safari
7 oktober 2022 · 46 min
When is the best time of the year to do a safari in Kruger Park? That's one of the most commonly asked questions to the Wildest Kruger team, and in this episode we're giving you the answer! Lees meer
Instagram Links:
Karolina: @karolinanoreewild
Craig: @craig_reid_wildlife
Wildest Kruger Safaris: @wildestkrugersafaris
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Episode 10 - Conservation chat with Callum Perry
23 september 2022 · 59 min
In this episode of Wildest Kruger Stories Karolina and Craig are joined by their first guest on the podcast! Callum Perry is not only a dear friend of theirs but also the head of research and monitoring at Marataba Conservation Camp. He brings us along on his journey from the UK to the South African bush, the ups and downs and he tell us about some of the craziest things he has got to experience during his time at Marataba. Lees meer
Follow Callum on: @callumjperry
Marataba Conservation Camps Website
Contact Craig on craig@wildestkrugersafaris.com for bookings.
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Episode 9 - Lodge Life
9 september 2022 · 1 uur 3 min
In this episode of Wildest Kruger Stories Craig and Karolina are talking about what goes on behind the scenes at a lodge. How does the staff unit work and what issues between the different departments can be. They also go through the pro's and con's with living and working at a lodge, is it all just fun and glory? Lees meer
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Episode 8 - Bush Banter & Catch Up
26 augustus 2022 · 48 min
After a few weeks apart, Craig in South Africa and Karolina in Sweden, they now catch up on the past weeks events and Craigs experiences with guiding in several different reserves around Kruger Park. Lees meer
They also talk about the OSV's (open safari vehicles) in Kruger and answer the question of if it is okey to take a gin bottle from a lodge?
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Episode 7 - How dangerous is a safari in Africa?
12 augustus 2022 · 47 min
In this episode of Wildest Kruger Stories Craig and Karolina tried to answer the question of how dangerous is it really to go on safari in Africa? They go deeper into the topic of habituation, how it works and why it can be good and bad. They also talk about snakes, spiders and scorpions, how often do you actually encounter them? Lees meer
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Episode 6 - Greater Kruger Reserves
29 juli 2022 · 56 min
In this episode Craig takes you through the private reserves of Greater Kruger Park, how they differ from each other and the pro's and con's with all of them. You'll also get examples of lodges we recommend, both from a budget and a high end option.
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Episode 5 - How do we identify animals?
15 juli 2022 · 44 min
Craig and Karolina explains how to see the difference between animals that to the untrained eye looks identical and how to recognize individual leopards, lions and other animals. They also talk about the importance of being able to identify animals in conservation and research work, but also the dangers that come with naming animals and human attachment to the wild. Lees meer
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Episode 4 - Top 10 Kruger Camps
1 juli 2022 · 54 min
In this episode Craig and Karolina gives you the full rundown of their top 10 favourite restcamps in Kruger, while on self-drive safaris. The tell you the stories behind the best sightings at these camps and tips and tricks on the best game viewing experiences in these areas. Lees meer
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Episode 3 - Karolina's Story
14 juni 2022 · 50 min
In this episode of Wildest Kruger Stories Karolina tells us the story of how she ended up moving to South Africa, all the way from Sweden, at the age of 20 years old, altho the thought of doing so never had crossed her mind before that.
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Episode 2 - Craig's Story
14 juni 2022 · 1 uur 2 min
It's time for Craig to tell his story of how he ended up working in the Kruger National Park and eventually starting his own company. Craig has 10 years of guiding and lodge experience, not only in South Africa but also Dubai, and in this episode he tells us all about it. Lees meer
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Episode 1 - Introduction
14 juni 2022 · 31 min
Starting off this podcast by introducing our hosts Craig and Karolina, talking about what the reason is behind starting this podcast and what you can expect from coming episodes. Lees meer
Hope you enjoy it!