Category Archives: zimbabwe

Wildlife Ecological Trust of Zimbabwe, (WET)

Posted on December 13, 2013 by wineandwilddogs

In response to the tragic Elephant poisoning in Hwange, The Wildlife Ecological Trust (WET), has been set up. On 13th November we attended the WET dinner, back in Harare, raising money for efforts country wide to curb poaching of our … Continue reading →

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After the Tusk Trust Talk, Cullen Skink with Mussels

Posted on October 28, 2013 by wineandwilddogs

Yum, immersed deep in the Scottish countryside, I make one of my favorite dishes…Cullen Skink….but I digress…     More than 500 guests listen to Clive, at the American Express Conservation Lecture 2013, a stunning event hosted by the Royal Geographic society… … Continue reading →

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LIKELY success: how Zimbabwe has become a global leader in rhino conservation

Posted on October 9, 2013 by wineandwilddogs

Unlikely success: how Zimbabwe has become a global leader in rhino conservation. Read this link, very heartwarming, great article, thank you all…but I do NOT feel that we have an ‘unlikely’ success story here…we have a very LIKELY success story…Zimbabwe has … Continue reading →

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Clive Stockil – winner of the Tusk Trust Prince William Award …..

Posted on September 16, 2013 by wineandwilddogs

Clive Stockil is the proud winner of the Tusk Trust Prince William Award for a Lifetime dedication to Conservation! We are in the wilderness of Zimbabwe! please keep visiting this post as we travel through the wild areas of Gonarezhou, … Continue reading →

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The Tusk Conservation Awards 2013

Posted on September 6, 2013 by wineandwilddogs

The Tusk Conservation Awards, developed by Tusk Trust in partnership with Investec Asset Management, aim to recognise and celebrate outstanding achievement in the field of African conservation. http://www.tuskawards.com/ We are honoured that Clive Stockil, long time champion of wildlife and communities in … Continue reading →

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“Golden Dog Days”

Posted on August 22, 2013 by wineandwilddogs

“Golden Dog Days” – acrylic on canvas – 126 x 400 cm – by Lin Barrie, is a huge 4 meter long canvas, 126 cm deep, worked on by various people over a few years! Kelli Barker, (my make-up-artist daughter) … Continue reading →

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Chilo Gorge Lodge Gardens

Posted on July 29, 2013 by wineandwilddogs

Chabaudii Aloes overlook the Save River……   Sabi Star…Adenium obesum is a ‘fat ‘ name for such a beautiful plant!   Arthur Barrie spent months last year creating these stunning rock gardens….   A joyous splash of pure colour….   … Continue reading →

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Moonset and leopard calling at Chilo Gorge ….24th July

Posted on July 24, 2013 by wineandwilddogs

I sit on the deck at Chilo Gorge Safari Lodge, fresh brewed coffee in hand, and watch the sky brightening as the sun rises behind me over the Save River and the moon sinks in the west. It was full … Continue reading →

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Taste of Africa

Posted on July 7, 2013 by wineandwilddogs

Taste of Africa 2013 was a fabulous event…..hosted by Painted Wolf Wines and Mukuvisi Woodlands, all in aid of awareness anfd fundraising for African Wildlife Conservation Fund and Painted Dog Conservation. Chisipite String Quartet played fabulous background music Katy Lannas ably manned … Continue reading →

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The generous sponsors of Taste of Africa event…..29th June, Mukuvisi Woodlands…

Posted on June 14, 2013 by wineandwilddogs

Taste of Africa, an event for all the African Wild Dogs/ Painted  Dogs/ Painted Wolves ! of Zimbabwe…. here are our wonderful sponsors….. Africa Albida Tourism, Victoria Falls Safari Club: http://www.africaalbidatourism.com African Wildlife Conservation Fund (AWCF): rosemary@africawildlifeconservationfund.org Amanzi Restaurant: 04 … Continue reading →

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