The Great Plains Foundation the conservation and community charity founded by Great Plains’ founders and National Geographic Explorers-At-Large, Dereck and Beverly Joubert, is delighted to announce a new rewilding initiative in Zimbabwe’s Zambezi Valley.
Project Rewild Zambezi will see almost 3,000 animals relocated from Zimbabwe’s Savé Valley Conservancy (SVC) which is experiencing a...
Great Plains is known as a legendary conservation tourism company with exquisite safari lodges in Botswana, Kenya and Zimbabwe. Behind the iconic eco-tourism brand, are the award-winning documentary filmmakers and National Geographic Explorers At Large, Beverly and Dereck Joubert. Together their creative spirit seems to be infinite. In addition to their five-star lodges, nature conservation...
Great Plains Conservation launch a NEW way to travel, experience and explore Botswana
Dereck Joubert, CEO of Great Plains , was just seven years old when he joined his father on an expedition in Mozambique. Little did he know at the time what a huge impact that particular experience would have on him and how instrumental it would be in shaping and driving his passions for Africa,...
Holiday News: Lepogo Lodges , located in the heart of South Africa, is proud to be celebrating World Animal Day, taking place on the 4th October 2021.
In line with the mission of the day to improve animal welfare, Lepogo Lodges is proud to share its Carbon Offset programme and partnership with Stand for Trees . The global programme’s mission is to protect the world’s spectacular...
Saddle up and experience the magic of the bush at the remote ol Donyo Lodge , Kenya - part of the iconic eco-tourism company Great Plains' portfolio. Along with traditional game drives, the beauty of ol Donyo Lodge is that it is home to an impressive stable of twenty horses, which allows guests to swap the rumble of the engine for the sound of hooves hitting the grassy plains. This experience...
The massive impact on the tourism and travel industry due to the Covid-19 pandemic left Africa’s wildlife more vulnerable than ever before. African rangers were furloughed, their communities suffered, wildlife crime increased, and the most endangered species faced unprecedented challenges. Great Plains co-founders Dereck and Beverly Joubert realised the impact the lack of tourism would have...
Kenya travel news: Iconic conservation organisation Great Plains is delighted to have successfully opened sensational new holiday accommodation at Mara Toto, Mara Expedition and Mara Plains Camp. The new sustainable safari camps opened in June and have already been well-received by holiday guests. Dereck and Beverly Joubert, Great Plains CEO and co-founders, are thrilled to be expanding their...
