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A Winter Educational at Mohlabetsi Safari Lodge: Our First 2026 Mother–Daughter Field Visit
Some trips come together at the last minute, and those often turn out to be the most memorable. Earlier this month, I flew up to Hoedspruit to visit my daughter, Tara. Although we’ve done many lodge inspections over the years, this was our first educational visit of 2026 as a mother‑and‑daughter team — and Mohlabetsi…
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🐾 Tara’s Journey: Wildlife Guide to Tours & Travels
I began my journey in the tourism world as a safari guide, spending my days out in the bush introducing travellers to the wildlife, landscapes and ecosystems that make Southern Africa so extraordinary. Guiding wasn’t just a job for me — it shaped the way I understand nature, conservation and the importance of creating meaningful,…
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About Me — Claire Oertle
I founded All About Africa in 2000 after many years in the global tourism industry. I was born and raised in Namibia, where my love for Southern Africa began — exploring Etosha, the desert landscapes and the wild Skeleton Coast from a young age. After spending eight years travelling around the world and working in…