GreatPlainsCons2023Hammer, Author at Great Plains Conservation

A Journey from Farm to Fork

By: Georgie Hextall - Great Plains Foundation - Impact Programs Manager & Sustainability At Great Plains, we have always believed that luxury is defined by two things: Time and Space. But, we also know that a true experience is defined…

GreatPlainsCons2023Hammer23 February 2026

Great Plains Zanji Suite at Tembo Plains sundowners at the suite

Watch Wednesday

Watch Wednesday – Romance in Africa

Over the next few days, we are to be engulfed in the swirling celebrations of love. A wedding in India is the perfect reminder of the brightly coloured display of love, its nuances, the flash of festivities, and the sincere…

GreatPlainsCons2023Hammer11 February 2026

Great Plains Conservation Recipes ol Donyo Lodge Beef Short Ribs with Spicy Wild Basil Sauce 3

Culinary and Dining

ol Donyo Lodge Recipe: Beef Short Ribs with Spicy Wild Basil Sauce, served with Ugali

At ol Donyo Lodge, nestled within the Chyulu Hills, Head Chef Philip prepared a dish that was a story on a plate. In a heavy pot, he began with beef short ribs, a cut that spoke of Maasai heritage and…

GreatPlainsCons2023Hammer1 February 2026

Great Plains Conservation Selinda Reserve elephant

Watch Wednesday

Watch Wednesday – A Promise for 2026

Over the past three months, Beverly and I visited almost all of our safari camps that were open. I had a chance to reflect on our offering, consider any apparent gaps, and set expectations for the year. I thought I…

GreatPlainsCons2023Hammer29 January 2026

Great Plains Conservation Recipes Tembo Plains Camp Miso Mushroom Soup 3

Culinary and Dining

Tembo Plains Camp Recipe: Miso Mushroom Soup

A signature recipe that feels true to our camp - A taste of Zimbabwean Hospitality Inspired by the wild beauty of Zimbabwe, our Miso Mushroom Soup is a hearty and comforting dish that warms the heart and soul. It is…

GreatPlainsCons2023Hammer23 January 2026

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Watch Wednesday

Wildlife Watch – Wildlife Wednesday

Storm clouds swept across our Great Plains reserves this month. From the south to the east, each bringing vibrancy and anticipation, a flurry of births and new life, as well as predation and action. I flew across the land today,…

GreatPlainsCons2023Hammer26 November 2025

Great Plains Safari Sightings October 2025 Botswana 5

Watch Wednesday

Something Amazing Every Day in Africa – Wildlife Wednesday

As I watched the short video assembled from hours of this month's wildlife sightings submissions from the guides and guests at Great Plains this week, I felt a tinge of FOMO because quite a few of the scenes and images…

GreatPlainsCons2023Hammer29 October 2025

great plains ol donyo lodge hide zebra and elephant and guests

Watch Wednesday

Webcam Wednesday – Watching from Home

Not everyone has the luxury of time to disengage and spend hours in our hide at Kenya’s ol Donyo Lodge just watching as One Ton the elephant saunters up to drink, or as zebras trot in and carve their way…

GreatPlainsCons2023Hammer8 October 2025

Great Plains Safari Sightings September 2025 Kenya 1

Watch Wednesday

Wildlife Wednesday – Ex Africa semper aliquid novi

I first read these magical words as a boy, devouring books on Africa and falling in love with the notion of seeing something new and exciting every day, and of course, reading Isak Dinesen's famous book. I assembled books almost…

GreatPlainsCons2023Hammer25 September 2025

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Great Plains Foundation Watch Wednesday

Sapi Rewild – Watch Wednesday

“The first one to say, or even hum ‘Who let the Dogs out’ pays a fine to the Great Plains Foundation!” was my stern directive to the small team sitting waiting in the shade for over four hours for their…

GreatPlainsCons2023Hammer17 September 2025

GreatPlainsCons2023Hammer

A Journey from Farm to Fork

Watch Wednesday – Romance in Africa

ol Donyo Lodge Recipe: Beef Short Ribs with Spicy Wild Basil Sauce, served with Ugali

Watch Wednesday – A Promise for 2026

Tembo Plains Camp Recipe: Miso Mushroom Soup

Wildlife Watch – Wildlife Wednesday

Something Amazing Every Day in Africa – Wildlife Wednesday

Webcam Wednesday – Watching from Home

Wildlife Wednesday – Ex Africa semper aliquid novi

Sapi Rewild – Watch Wednesday

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