Hello,
I was born in Rhodesia and in the sixties my parents took us on a wonderful holiday to see the Gorongosa National Park.
The beautiful memories of those exciting trips into the bush to see the African wild animals would leave an indelible mark on a very young child.
I can still see the magnificent wildlife, open plains, prides of lion under the palms, huge elephant and buffalo. My father running out of cine film and reloading to capture the moment. Large rondavel buildings and trees all whitewashed. These were amazing days that would soon be destroyed and come to an end and be totally annihilated.
As the Founder and Director of Plains of Africa Safaris I recently visited the Indaba travel show and for the first time the Mozambique stand had some interesting products. I asked the receptions lady if there was any information on Gorongosa and that I would like more information to help bring this park alive. I was informed where to go on the stand to find the representative and it was the Gorongosa Tours Manager Mike McNamara, I have known him from school and had worked with his him doing my safari charters to Mana Pools National Park for my groups. Some things in life are meant to be.
I have watched the old films of Gorongosa my father had taken of the Park many times and when I saw your DVD it brought tears to my eyes of the wonderful place I had visited so long ago with my parents.
As a professional guide from Zimbabwe it is my intention to bring safari customers to see this extraordinary place. My company is committed to assisting in promoting this very special place. I plan to feature this on our website: www.plainsofafrica.com
May god protect the beautiful diversity of this almost long forgotten place. It was never far from my mind all the years gone by this is hope for tomorrow and thank you to the Carr Foundation for believing.
The extraordinary wildlife that was wiped out may god protect and safe guard it for future generations so that may too see the wild game of Africa on its open plains.
Kind regards
Julie Anne Edwards
Plains of Africa Safaris
Customised Wildlife Travel
www.plainsofafrica.com