Jun 10, 202632 minS0
<p>What happens when luxury safari tourism becomes a tool for conservation and community empowerment?</p><p>In this episode, I speak to Fabia Bausch, co-owner of Chem Chem Safaris in northern Tanzania. Together with her...
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Africa with André
Hosted by André Thomas · society · EN
About this Podcast:
"Africa with André" is a podcast where we "Celebrate Africa - One Story at a Time". With this podcast, I want to break down the misconceptions and misunderstandings that many people have about Africa – and to create a positive image of the continent. Through interviews with partners and friends in tourism, we will listen to their stories: their experiences, their projects and about how they have made a difference in the lives of others.I’ve worked in the Africa travel industry for over 25 years, and I’ve had many conversations over the years, both with guests and travel colleagues about spending time in Africa: what they expect it will be like, what they worry about. What their understanding and image of the continent is.This podcast is not about giving you the normal tips of what to do – I am going to assume that you know that you will see Table Mountain when you’re in Cape Town. Rather, our conversations will highlight some of the goosebump moments you could have, and introduce po
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What is Africa with André about?
"Africa with André" is a podcast where we "Celebrate Africa - One Story at a Time". With this podcast, I want to break down the misconceptions and misunderstandings that many people have about Africa, and to create a positive image of the continent.
Who hosts Africa with André?
Africa with André is hosted by André Thomas. The show has published 29 episodes to date.
What has Africa with André covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Of Elephant Corridors, Empowered Communities and Slow Safari: This is Chem Chem" (10 June 2026, 32 minutes), "Of Elephant Corridors, Empowered Communities and Slow Safari: This is Chem Chem" (10 June 2026, 32 minutes), and "From “This Tastes Terrible” to World-Class Wine: The Journey of Ntsiki Biyela" (6 May 2026, 26 minutes).
How often does Africa with André publish?
Africa with André publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 26 minutes across 29 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Africa with André?
Booking probability for Africa with André is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Africa with André requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Africa with André's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch Africa with André?
The strongest fits for Africa with André are Travel Agencies & Tours and Fitness, Golf & Recreation. Africa with André has a society audience.
About the host
André Thomas hosts Africa with André, a society podcast with 29 episodes published.
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- Jun 10, 202632 min
What happens when luxury safari tourism becomes a tool for conservation and community empowerment? In this episode, I speak to Fabia Bausch, co-owner of Chem Chem Safaris in northern Tanzania. Together with her partner...
- May 6, 202626 minS0
<p>I sit down with Ntsiki Biyela, South Africa’s first Black female winemaker. A woman whose journey into wine started in the most unexpected way… by saying “yes” to an opportunity that had the power to change her life...
Episode #27
Meet an Angel from the Chobe National Park
Apr 1, 202622 minS0<p>Broadcasting from the banks of the Chobe River in Botswana, I sit down with Lebo, one of the inspiring “Chobe Angels” at Chobe Game Lodge — home to Africa’s first all-female safari guiding team.</p><p>We talk about...
- Mar 4, 202632 minS0
<p>Can you really take children on safari…?</p><p>In this episode we explore the magic, and the practical realities, of taking children on safari. Where early wake-up calls meet endless curiosity, and where animal dung...
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- Feb 4, 202633 minS0
<p>The Big Five might get all the attention - but game viewing goes way beyond lions, leopards and large grey animals.</p><p>Travel with me to Botswana to chat with Grant Reed, co-founder of Letaka Safaris and veteran...
- Jan 7, 202625 minS0
<p>What do rhinos, elephants… and succulents have in common? Sadly, they are all poached.</p><p>In this eye-opening (and occasionally eyebrow-raising) episode, we meet Paul Vorster from Sanbona Wildlife Reserve in South...
- Dec 3, 202522 minS0
<p>South Africa has long been known for more than just safaris and Table Mountain – it is an absolute paradise for foodies. In this episode, I chat with Michi, a Swiss chef and food scout who regularly visits Cape Town...
- Nov 5, 202537 minS0
<p>What connects the friendliest people in the world with 500 elephants on trucks, and fish with amazing fashion sense? Malawi.</p><p>In this episode, André chats with Lindsay, a Malawi-born tourism expert who has been...
- Oct 1, 202523 minS0
<p>In this episode, we head to the rugged beauty of Namibia’s Damaraland to meet some very special residents: the last 150 desert-adapted elephants. My guest, Daniel Oswald, shares how a volunteer project with the...
- Sep 10, 202521 minS0
<p>In this episode we share the remarkable story of "Mary" (a pseudonym to protect her privacy), a woman whose determination, integrity, and resilience helped her rise from humble beginnings to the role of General...
- Aug 20, 202528 minS0
<p>In this second part of our Angola travel series, André takes you on an unforgettable tour of Angola’s natural wonders and hidden landmarks. Discover the majestic Kalandula Waterfalls, the impressive Tundavala Gorge...
- Jul 30, 202529 minS0
<p>Join André as he visits Angola, a raw and authentic corner of Africa, ready to reveal its secrets.</p><p>In this first of two episodes, André explores the vibrant capital Luanda, the cooler highlands of Lubango, and...
- Jul 9, 202523 minS0
<p>It’s probably something you wouldn’t have thought to do – but do yourself a favour and book a Cycle Tour through Soweto, near Johannesburg.</p><p>We chat with Maria Malepa from Lebo’s Backpackers & Cycle Tours about...
- Jun 18, 202520 minS0
<p>How does a luxury train company give back to the communities it travels through? In this engaging follow-up conversation, André reconnects with Tiffany Vos-Thane, and we dive into Rovos Rail’s sustainability...
- May 28, 202519 minS0
<p>Ever wondered how a family with zero tourism experience created the most luxurious train journey in Africa? In this first of 2 episodes, we chat with Tiffany Vos-Thane, daughter of Rovos Rail founder Rohan Vos, about...
- May 7, 202522 minS0
<p>Ever dreamed of running a safari lodge? Thijs Claassen did—and then found himself fixing water pipes at dawn, dodging elephants, and managing last-minute vegan wedding requests… in the middle of the African bush! In...
- Apr 16, 202521 minS0
<p>Botswana is one of the ultimate destinations if you want to go on safari. Why is travelling to Botswana more expensive than other destinations? How do you run a camp or lodge in what feels like the middle of nowhere...
Episode #12
Namibia: How Hilma helps children in remote villages learn to understand the world around them
Mar 26, 202520 minS0<p>What happens when a child growing up in a remote village never sees a map, a book, or a story about the world beyond their home? Hilma Weber knows firsthand—and she’s on a mission to change that.</p><p>In this...
- Mar 5, 202525 minS0
<p>Lukhanyiso is a dynamic young South African woman who tells us about following her dreams through good times and tough times: from South Africa to Switzerland and back again. She now runs a travel company giving...
Recent guests
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Grant Reed
MD, African Guide Academy
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Fabia Bausch
Chem Chem Safaris
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Lebo
Chobe Game Lodge
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Paul Vorster
Sanbona Wildlife Reserve
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