3D COMES TO
TANGANYIKA!!
In June 2010
a film crew for KBS visited Lake Tanganyika as part of their
production on Africa’s great waters. All filming was done using 3D
HD cameras. Ndole Bay Lodge undertook all logistics for the western
part of the Lake. Unbelievable footage was taken over their 21 days
on the Lake much of it never before captured on film. Highlights
included filming African Lungfish underwater, Cichlid parental
behaviours and the first time ever the Nundo Head traditional
ceremony has been filmed. Craig assisted on all underwater filming
and after lifting the 150kg 3D camera out of the water for a week
was given the unofficial title of assistant number 1!! Look out for
any new 3D documentaries in 2011 featuring Tanganyika, they were
most likely filmed right here.
Conservation
With the
cooperation of the Zambia National Fishing Competition and its
competitors, Ndole Bay lodge has built a custom designed craft
fitted with a 60HP engine that will be used in conservation efforts
to combat illegal fishing. The boat has been named “Sokonto”meaning
Tigerfish in the local language. There were also donations of fuel
by the competitors of the fishing competition for ongoing
operations.
IF YOU WOULD
LIKE TO KNOW MORE ABOUT CONSERVATION EFFORTS OR WOULD BE WILLING TO
PROVIDE ANY SORT OF SUPPORT PLEASE CONTACT US.
4x4 COOKING
SAFARI VISITS Ndole Bay Lodge
After
days of dust roads the Boskos team finally arrived at Ndole Bay to
their absolute delight. Time to relax and recharge the
batteriesBoskos is travelling through several African countries
filming for their 14 episode series on bush cooking made easy. The
focus of their travels is the great Lakes of Africa. Touch The Wild
safaris is providing the logistical support through the capable and
experienced hands of Christo.
Their
stay at Ndole Bay Lodge
involved several cooking sessions on the beach as well as a trip
into the National Park. “An unexpected piece of paradise deep in the
African bush” was their overwhelming opinion of Ndole Bay Lodge and
the team could not pull themselves away for 3 nights. Elsabe their
lovely host even got to go for a dive in Lake Tanganyika, her first
ever in fresh water! Follow their travels through the daily blog
www.boskos.co.za (available in
Afrikaans and English). Look out for their programme in early 2010.
Swiss Cousteau Attempts World Record Attempt
in Nsumbu National Park
Nsumbu, Zambia--Karin
Sinniger, in Jan 2009 did a dive with Ndole Bay Lodge in Nsumbu National Park as
part of her attempt to set a record for diving in the most
countries.
Zambia
will be the 80th country the 44 year old Swiss has dived in. In
addition, Ndole Bay Lodge will also arrange her dives in
neighbouring Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Ms. Sinniger is a
member of the prestigious Traveller’s Century Club, a Los Angeles
based travel club for extreme travellers that divides the world into
317 countries. Ms. Sinniger has travelled to 181 countries and aims
to dive in as many of the 317 as possible.
‘Karin
successfully completed her expedition with great dives and beautiful
weather. She dived 3 countries in 5 days and hopes to come back
again soon. She posted the following on Trip Advisor
“This is a terrific place where
you come as a guest and leave as a friend. I came back with my
batteries completely re-charged. This place is a real gem!”
Ndole Bay Lodge and
Nsumbu National Park
Ndole
Bay Lodge had undertaken to assist the Zambia Wildlife Authority (ZAWA)
in its own efforts to conserve and develop Sumbu National Park. The
park has been nominated for funds from various sources for
anti-poaching and road development. Ndole Bay has decided to take
the lead and commit resources to the effort of conserving one of the
most unique and diverse
biological habitats in Africa. Regular lake
patrols are undertaken to combat illegal fishing and poaching within
the NP as well as providing logistical support for ZAWA land based
patrols.
ZAWA scouts
confiscate illegal nets on patrol with Ndole Bay Lodge. ”
If you would like
to know more about the conservation plans of Sumbu NP and the
planned release of 300 relocated elephant in 2009 please
CONTACT US.
