Namibia

By Sam Wasserman (Colby College)   When I heard that Vehi and Steven, the professional hunter of Sesfontein Conservancy, were going out on a hunt to shoot a springbok, I was excited. I myself had never hunted before, nor had…

Written on October 30, 2014. By Rebecca McGehee (Carleton College)   Not a single day passes when something extraordinary does not occur here. On Saturday (25 Oct), we climbed up Ganamub Mountain with two game guards from Sesfontein Conservancy, Ricky…

By Taylor Schlichting (Colby College)   We awkwardly stood, the center of attention at the front of the classroom, about twenty five expectant eyes on us. “So we’re from Round River Conservation Studies” Rebekah begins, introducing herself and stating her…

Written October 24, 2014. By Karissa Killian (Westminster College)   On our second day in the Hoanib river bed on October 23rd, having seen five, young, collared male lions on our way into the Hoanib the day before, we decide…

Written October 17th (posted late due to limited internet access in the field) By Sam Wasserman (Colby College)   “Woah, woah, woah, there’s an elephant!” Vehi stomped on the brakes, put the car in reverse, and backed up over the…