Africa with André

By: André Thomas
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  • "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 potential new destinations to you. I want to help you understand how a holiday in one of Africa’s 54 countries is something to be excited about, like a 5 year old is in the days before Christmas. And just a quick note at the end: this is a project of love – not a job. I choose friends and partners that have stories which I find interesting and inspiring – and I hope you do too.
    Copyright 2025 André Thomas
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Episodes
  • Namibia: How Hilma helps children in remote villages learn to understand the world around them

    Namibia: How Hilma helps children in remote villages learn to understand the world around them
    Mar 26 2025

    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.

    In this episode, we chat with Hilma about her journey from Namibia to Switzerland and how her passion for books led her to create library boxes for underprivileged children. We dive into her beautifully illustrated Children’s Picture Atlas of Namibia and Africa, why maps spark curiosity, and how she’s inspiring a love for reading.

    Plus, we hear a hilarious story about a roaring competition that terrified some chickens! 🦁📖🐔

    Deutsch: Du kannst diesen Podcast auch auf Deutsch hören: “Africa with André auf Deutsch”

    ** Please tell your friends about this podcast, and leave me a rating on Spotify or Apple. I would love to hear from you - send me your questions, comments and ideas to podcast@africawithandre.com **

    Hilma Weber website: https://hilma-weber.com/

    Examples of Hilma’s books: https://hilma-weber.com/books/

    - Children’s Picture Atlas of Namibia

    - Children’s Picture Atlas of Africa

    - The Treasure Hunt (A Tale of Friendship)

    - Hear Me Too

    - The Feelings

    Development Workshop Namibia: https://dw-namibia.org/ecd.php

    Information about The Sahel: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sahel

    Follow me on Social Media:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/africa_with_andre

    Subscribe to Email reminders when episodes go live: www.africawithandre.com

    Facebook: www.facebook.com/africawithandre/


    Sound credits: uppbeat.io/ and https://pixabay.com/

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    20 mins
  • Stories of “Following your Dream” and “The Best Loo with a View”

    Stories of “Following your Dream” and “The Best Loo with a View”
    Mar 5 2025

    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 visitors the chance to meet local South Africans – and thereby get a deeper understanding and love of our country. We chat about what South African food is, and where to find the loo with the best view…

    Deutsch: Du kannst diesen Podcast auch auf Deutsch hören: “Africa with André auf Deutsch”

    ** Please tell your friends about this podcast, and leave me a rating on Spotify or Apple. I would love to hear from you - send me your questions, comments and ideas to podcast@africawithandre.com **

    Lugi Design Travel: https://lugidesign-travels.com/

    Tim & Angelique’s Eco Lodge near Sedgefield: https://reflectionsreserve.com/

    Sculpture Garden near Stellenbosch: https://www.dylanlewis.com/studio/sculpture

    Beau Constantia: https://www.beauconstantia.com/

    Constantia Winelands: https://constantiawineroute.com/

    South African Tourism: https://www.southafrica.net/

    Follow me on Social Media:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/africa_with_andre

    Subscribe to Email reminders when episodes go live: www.africawithandre.com

    Facebook: www.facebook.com/africawithandre/

    Sound credits: uppbeat.io/ and https://pixabay.com/

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    25 mins
  • “How do we stop Lions stealing our Cattle?” – and other fascinating Projects

    “How do we stop Lions stealing our Cattle?” – and other fascinating Projects
    Feb 12 2025

    Koinonia Baloyi tells us about some of the fascinating projects that the African Bush Camps Foundation runs – funded in part through your stay in their camps & lodges. The Foundation has excellent projects that empower women, and a nifty project that prevents lions from stealing cattle in communities around the national parks. This is critical to reduce human-wildlife conflict. And Koinonia also tells us some stories about visitors she has had in Zimbabwe.

    ** Please tell your friends about this podcast, and leave me a rating on Spotify or Apple. I would love to hear from you - send me your questions, comments and ideas to podcast@africawithandre.com **

    African Bush Camps: https://africanbushcamps.com/

    African Bush Camps Foundation: https://www.africanbushcampsfoundation.org/

    Hwange National Park: https://zimbabwetourism.net/portfolios/hwange-national-park

    Building a Lion Boma: https://www.facebook.com/africanbushcamps/videos/the-build-a-boma-initiative-aims-to-support-the-abcf-human-wildlife-conflict-eff/794342985828963/

    Koinonia on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/koinonia_b

    Follow me on Social Media:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/africa_with_andre

    Subscribe to Email reminders when episodes go live: www.africawithandre.com

    Facebook: www.facebook.com/africawithandre/

    Sound credits: uppbeat.io/ and https://pixabay.com/
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    26 mins

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