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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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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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Essence of African Wild Dog art exhibition……

Posted on May 8, 2013 by wineandwilddogs

Look at some of the fantastic paintings and photographs that are going to be part of the “Essence of African Wild Dog” art exhibition at the Taste of Africa event on 29th June at the Mukuvisi Woodlands……hosted by Painted Wolf … Continue reading →

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Taste of Africa

Posted on April 23, 2013 by wineandwilddogs

  SAVE THE DATE! Taste of Africa Saturday 29th June 2013 Mukuvisi Woodlands, Harare 12 noon until dusk falls. “Taste of Africa” is a safari, a taste of real Africa, celebrating one of Africa’s most endangered species, Painted Wolves. Safari –a journey … Continue reading →

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Lemon sunrise, a bush walk, crocodiles and spinetails at Chilo Gorge Camp:  14 th of April

Posted on April 15, 2013 by wineandwilddogs

After a peaceful night, listening to the sonorous  hummimg of a giant eagle owl in the riverine trees downstream from our tents, and staring happily at the myriad stars through the high mesh windows of my tent, I sit writing … Continue reading →

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A Gentle Giant: 15th of April at Chilo Gorge Bush Camp

Posted on April 15, 2013 by wineandwilddogs

Yesterday, our Australian guests headed through the park back to Chilo Gorge Lodge with Thomas Mutombeni to round off their Zimbabwean safari with a little more luxury at the home base of Chilo Gorge Safari Lodge. We were sad to … Continue reading →

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Peri-peri chicken in Mutare, Chilo Gorge Lodge camp on the Runde River: 9th of April

Posted on April 15, 2013 by wineandwilddogs

After a visit to Mutare to spend time with my dearest friend Bronwen, much peri peri chicken and wine at the Portuguese club, and much talk of art, and life….I returned home to Senuko for a few days, caught up … Continue reading →

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