Nella's Tin Trunk Podcast

Apr 16 2024

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Riding horses across the landscape of Kenya in 2004 led me from an academic life in Italy, making my own olive oil and teaching Italian literature, to living on the edge of Kenya's Great Rift Valley, running my boutique safari business and flying myself around in an old Cessna 185. This podcast explores the multi-faceted life here in Africa. We will sift through the greatness of safaris, conservation efforts, community projects across the continent and meet an inspiring variety of people who are committed and passionate about what they do. Welcome to the adventure!

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Nella with Joy Juma on the Zeitz Foundation and Protecting Kenya's Rhinos

Apr 16 2024 31 mins

Joy Juma loved camping and being in the African wilderness when she was a young girl. Early on, she decided to work in conservation and has been involved with many different projects over her career. Today, Joy is a key member of the Zeitz Foundation, founded by Jochen Zeitz in 2008 and headquartered at his stunning retreat, Segera, in Kenya. Joy manages many projects for the Found

Nella with General Sir Mike Jackson on His Love of Africa

Mar 23 2024 35 mins

Mike Jackson and his wife Sarah are beloved members of our family. Mike has been travelling in Africa since the 1980s - before, during and after his distinguished career in the British Army as Chief of the General Staff. There is hardly an area he hasn't visited and our conversation here at home in Kenya touches on where he has been, what he loves and why, as well as his thoug

Nella with Robert Lochiam on Charging Rhinos and Super Tusker Elephants

Mar 01 2024 37 mins

Robert Lochiam is one of those guides who I know I need to interview after just a few hours together. I was excited to visit a new lodge in an important area for conservation in Kenya and Robert, who goes by his surname, Lochiam, showed us just how vital the area is to the "Super Tuskers": the elephants around Amboseli National Park at the foot of Mt. Kilimanjaro whose tu

Nella on Becoming a Bush Pilot in Africa

Feb 10 2024 20 mins

This is the first of a series of podcasts centered on the theme of bush pilots flying around Africa. I begin with my own story of becoming a pilot and hope this is inspirational for anyone tempted to take to the skies. Africa from the air is a journey in itself. Whether you are in command or a passenger on safari, being up there, looking down on elephants, bamboo forests, waterfall

Nella with Fabien Munyaribanje on Wild Rides in Rwanda

Jan 21 2024 29 mins

Imagine steep hillside roads, narrow such that cars often have to give way for the oncoming traffic. People everywhere on both sides of the road: lorries, cars, safari landcruisers. We are talking about a crowded scenario on the Rwandan roads in the area where the Mountain Gorillas dwell. Now imagine a bicycle. No gears, and - I think but am not at all sure - brakes. The men riding

Nella on Christmas on Safari and A Samburu Christmas Tale

Dec 23 2023 11 mins

Christmas on Safari is the perfect way to make the holiday about time together, about sharing beauty and awe and magic with those you love. In this short episode, I speak about what it is like to be on safari over Christmas, and tell a Samburu story about the creation of the stars. Happy Christmas Everyone! www.tintrunksafari.com Instagram: @tintrunksafari

Nella with Diana Sutter on her many trips to Africa and the power of "Slow Safari"

Nov 28 2023 35 mins

When Diana Sutter is not in Northern California, you are safe to bet she is in Africa. Diana has seen more of Africa than most - including safari guides. She has visited the kinds of off-the-beaten places many of us who live here full-time still dream of visiting. She is passionate about the continent, the animals, and the people - evident not only in her stunning photography but a

Nella on Sifting Through The Greatness of Rwanda

Nov 03 2023 23 mins

On Safari in Rwanda! Following my special interview with the three men who worked with Dian Fossey to help save the Mountain Gorillas (previous episode), I am talking about Rwanda in general now: the country, the people, the history - sad and yet inspiring - and of course what to do and see on safari there, which goes beyond trekking to see the endangered Mountain Gorillas, but of

Nella with Fidel, Bosco and Ngarambe on working with Dian Fossey to save Mountain Gorillas

Oct 01 2023 50 mins

This interview still gives me goose bumps. I have honoured Dian Fossey's work - exposing to the world the plight of the Mountain Gorilla and learning more and more about our wise and wonderful cousins - since forever. Getting to meet three men who worked with her and hear their stories was not only interesting, but important. She opened our eyes and hearts to these wonderful a

Nella with Chief Kelebogile on Riding Horses in Africa

Sep 08 2023 34 mins

My African story begins with a horse safari in 2004. It's why I fell in love with this place and riding across Africa is still one of my favourite ways to experience the wilderness. Horse safaris are a thing, and for those who ride, an incredible way to feel the power of Africa's Nature. A recent ride in Botswana introduced me to Chief - one of the best horse safari guide