S4 Ep72: Is Conservation Tourism Responsible?

10/20/21 • 50 min

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Curious Tourism: Responsible Travel Podcast

There are just two northern white rhinos left in the world. Staggering rates of illegal hunting for its horn have led to its (almost certain) extinction in the wild.
The rise of conservation tourism, or, safaris, is one way that tourists can support species that are going extinct. But how effective is conservation tourism?
James Mwenda joins the podcast to tell us about conservation and our role as tourists in protecting endangered species and our planet. James was a caretaker for the last northern white rhinos at the Ol Pejeta Conservancy, and now he has started his own expedition company, Jemu Expeditions, to show travellers to Kenya what he loves most about his country.
GUEST: James Mwenda @jemu_mwenda
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Jemu Mwenda Expeditions

WATCH: Witnessing Extinction | Get to Know James Mwenda and the Last Two Northern White Rhinos
WATCH: My journey to conservation.
Solo Traveling Woman Tiktok: @jesswetzstein
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Producer: Kattie Laur
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Jemu Mwenda Expeditions

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GUEST: Juvena Huang
The Wandering Wasp @thewanderingwasp
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Inspiration, opportunities and travel insurance to help you fuel your curiosity, find your journey and travel bravely. @worldnomads Check out www.worldnomads.com. Benefits limits, conditions and exclusions apply. Be sure to read your policy wording.
If you're a fan of the show, don't forget to subscribe, rate and review Curious Tourism: Responsible Travel Podcast!
Read Erin's award-winning blog: https://pinatravels.org/
Follow us on social media @curioustourismpodSubscribe to Kattie's podcasting newsletter Pod the North, here.
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CREDITS
Written and Hosted by: Erin Hynes
Producer: Kattie Laur
Music from Motion Array
Logo by Nicole Hall