Ever dreamed of running a safari lodge? Thijs Claassen did—and then found himself fixing water pipes at dawn, dodging elephants, and managing last-minute vegan wedding requests… in the middle of the African bush! In this episode, we take you inside Elephants Crossing, a lodge nestled in the breathtaking, malaria-free “Welgevonden Game Reserve”, where Thijs and his wife Noortje built their dream after leaving the Netherlands.

Expect funny stories, heartwarming moments, and a glimpse into what it takes to run a luxury lodge in the wild. Plus, why are elephants called "the ninjas of the bush"? Tune in to find out! 🐘

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 **

Elephants Crossing Lodge: https://elephants.crossinglodges.com/

Welgevonden Game Reserve: https://www.welgevonden.org/

South African Tourism – Limpopo province: https://south-africa.net/south-africa/limpopo/

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/