Category Archives: wilderness

Burnt Wood, Fallen Branches and Old Frames Into Something New

Posted on February 16, 2016 by wineandwilddogs

I have always been fascinated with the possibilities of re cycling objects, melting histories and creating something new and unique from a combination of older stories…. I had a house fire- kept the charred stairs… and hardwood lintels scarred with … Continue reading →

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Baobabs and Wire; Elephants and Mud

Posted on January 11, 2016 by wineandwilddogs

Early morning on the deck at Chilo leads into a fabulous day of exploring the newly wet Gonarezhou…on the lookout for our guests favorite animal…Elephants!….today strangely absent today from the landscape! They must have moved far and wide with the little … Continue reading →

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Lin Barrie Art -inspired by Florida and Texas…abstract landscapes and waterworlds…

Posted on December 30, 2015 by wineandwilddogs

My years of traveling have led me from painting in Africa to painting other fascinating landscapes, wildlife, cultures and people. Some of my favorite places being  the watery worlds of South Carolina for White Pelicans, the Texas coastline for seagulls….. … Continue reading →

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Kelli’s and Anton’s last ports-of-call: Guam, Saipan and Philippines….. and The Caribbean..

Posted on October 12, 2015 by wineandwilddogs

Kelli’s and Anton’s ships are coming in soon….wooooowhooooooo! Graham McKean, wonderful artist….painted this ship…   From Royal Caribbean’s Independence of the Seas, to Norwegian Cruise Line’s Getaway and now Carnival Cruise Line, Anton has achieved such variety, such experience… made … Continue reading →

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Baby rhino “George”, born in about the same month as his namesake, Prince George

Posted on September 14, 2015 by wineandwilddogs

September 2013, Chairman of Lowveld Rhino Trust, Clive Stockil, was awarded the Prince William Award for Conservation in Africa by the Prince himself, who has been the Royal Patron for Tusk Trust since 2005. This was the first time that … Continue reading →

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In Kenya, traditional handcrafts meet conservation

Posted on August 7, 2015 by wineandwilddogs

beads beads and more beads… the Northern Rangelands Trust is not just about wild animals…although the area has successful populations of iconic African Wild Dogs, and rhino, but about community projects and empowerment. Look at the gorgeous craft produced by … Continue reading →

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Zimbabwe Wild Dogs, Dressed for Success!

Posted on August 7, 2015 by wineandwilddogs

African Wildlife Conservation Fund….Dressed for Success! Have a look at our revamped vehicle for our Gonarezhou Predator Project education team. Taking wildlife to the people! Not only is the vehicle fun and exciting for the children, but it depicts much … Continue reading →

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Edward Ndiritu Honoured with Wildlife Ranger Award | Northern Rangelands Trust

Posted on August 3, 2015 by wineandwilddogs

Edward Ndiritu Honoured with Wildlife Ranger Award | Northern Rangelands Trust. The Northern Rangelands Trust was established in 2004.   Its mission is to develop resilient community conservancies which transform people’s lives, secure peace and conserve natural resources. PLUS, More NRT news: On … Continue reading →

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Elephants, Sabi Stars and Aloes go well together in the garden at Chilo Gorge Safari Lodge…..

Posted on July 29, 2015 by wineandwilddogs

Over the last weeks our young bulls have been munching trees nightly around the rooms, looking down their long trunks at me in disdain as I try to shoo them away… ……..and for the last few nights at Chilo, two of them have raided … Continue reading →

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Tusk Trust and Prince William; real rhinos, knitted rhinos, wooden rhinos….!

Posted on June 1, 2015 by wineandwilddogs

Tusk Trust and Prince William are a force to be reckoned with….! 25 years of tireless efforts on behalf of endangered African wildlife such as rhinos, elephants and wild dogs culminated in a glittering dinner event hosted by Prince William … Continue reading →

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