How would you like to meet the elephants that came to dinner? It only happens once a year, in November, at Mfuwe Lodge in Zambia. Wonky Tusk and her baby, Wellington, stroll through reception to feast on the fallen fruits from the large Wild Mango(Cordyla africana) tree in the lodge grounds. The fact that a large safari lodge is built Continue Reading
New Life,New Career,New Passion
They often say that it takes a while to get re-settled into life after returning from the Peace Corps. For me, it was all about finding a career, and I honestly had no clue what to blog about during that process. My life back in California was the same as most of my friends, and not as eventful as my adventures in Lesotho. I needed to feel Continue Reading
My First Holden Safaris Blog Post
I’m inviting you to run over and read my first Holden Safaris blog post where I plan to share exciting stories and photos about my exploratory trips with Holden Safaris to different countries in Eastern and Southern Africa. Please ask questions and leave comments. I've introduced you to our team of experts on Africa, and I look forward Continue Reading
How I Landed My Dream Career at Holden Safaris
People kept telling me, "Sonia, you need to create your own career, your background doesn't fit the jobs listed on career sites." I knew that, but I continued taking classes in Excel, grant writing, and attending workshops, so that I could fit the traditional job slots. As the days turned into weeks, and then into three months, I put a ton of Continue Reading
