Kian Barker of Shaker Barker/Eco Lodge St Lucia talks about life and adventures

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I caught up with Kian on his flat bottomed boat on the Isimangaliso shortly after one of his tours. Amongst the reeds where the weaver birds made their nests, we chatted about his boat, his adventure company and Eco Lodge where he does more than 50 shades of green, he ensures that his lodge runs without harming the planet and his tours are personally conducted with years of knowledge of the area.

14 Jun 2023 English South Africa Society & Culture

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