Vital to biodiversity and the future of landscapes
The mopane tree is a constant of the African landscape…
Gordon Homer
Project Manager - KAZA
With two Masters in Community Development and Environmental Management, Gordon channels his passion for development and biodiversity conservation into his work as the Kavango Zambezi TFCA Project Manager for Peace Parks Foundation.
Gordon has just moved Livingstone in Zambia, one of the five countries that form part of the Kavango Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area, the largest transfrontier conservation area in the world. He takes with him his young family and his passion for conservation. Gordon is a font of knowledge about African flora and fauna, and is always ready to try his hand at new skills, most recently learning to fly a plane.
Elephant carcass points back in time
This lifeless set of elephant bones holds a wealth of stories about these behemoths of the bush.
The secret lives of plants
In Gordon Homer’s role as project manager of the Kavango Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area for…
Greedy or just plain hungry?
Gordon is out in the Simalaha floodplains when he comes across this herd of plains zebra.
Incredible mammals worth watching
Just as it is important for young people to learn from their elders, so too do elephants pass on…
Monkey business on the tracks
It is not just Gordon who is on the move! As he makes his way into Zambia to set up home there, he comes across…
Future for Simalaha tourism looking rosy
Simalaha is only around 140 kilometres upstream from Victoria Falls, the world-famous waterfall…
Moving home and life to Zambia
Gordon’s move with his family to Zambia is going smoothly. First step is getting vaccinated and…
Gordon Homer's story
Peace Parks Foundation puts their people in the heart of the action, whether with communities, landscapes…
Gordon crosses into Zambia
Gordon is on his way to Zambia and crossing the great Zambezi River marks an important step in the journey…
Roadside game watching
Zebra are built for speed and long-distance migrations and although they might…
Fun facts
The African buffalo is one of the most successful grazers in Africa, usually living for around 20 years in the wild…
Cooling down with mud bath
Gordon is on the road north to Zambia when he stops to see these African savannah elephant, a species now listed as Endangered on the…
Gordon tells all
Simalaha holds a special place in Gordon’s heart.
Tech in the bush
Herman is on the road with Gordon to check out some of the tech equipment in use
Gordon has a flying lesson
Imagine being told you have to learn to fly a plane as part of your job.
Incredible sight on daily commute
You never know what you’re going to come across when you’re travelling out in the bush…
