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History
*Ride For The Rhino – UK To Zimbabwe Cycle Ride, 1987/88
In 1987/88, Julie Anne and Charlene Hewat undertook an important expedition for the Black Rhino. A conservation bicycle ride from Glasgow in the UK to Zimbabwe.
Their journey included riding through the snows of Bavaria, to crossing the eastern section of the Sahara desert known as the Nubian Desert, finally arriving at Victoria Falls a year later.
The Ride for Rhino which it became known as, raised a million dollars for the “Operation Stronghold”, Save the Rhino Campaign in Zimbabwe. En route they met with world leaders and dedicated conservationists who gave their support to the cause.
In 1990, Julie Anne co authored “Extinction is Forever, the inspiration behind the rhino girls story” with Allan Munn and Charlene Hewat, published by Munn Publishing. They went on to co-founder Environment 2000 Foundation, now Environment Africa, a leading environmental organisation in Zimbabwe committed to sustainable development.
* Zambezi Valley Horse Trek – Kasane to Kariba, 1991
In 1991, Julie Anne trekked a distance of over 1000km on horse back through the remote rugged Zambezi Valley from Kasane in Botswana to Kariba in Zimbabwe, following the course of the Zambezi River. She tracked the last black rhinos in Chete Safari Area and met with the oldest tribes people of the Zambezi Valley, known as the ‘BaTonka’s’.
* Trans Kalahari Rhino Horse Trek, 2010
In 2010, Julie Anne initiated the Trans Kalahari Horsetrek for Rhino, thru the Hokoyo Wildlife Foundation. The expedition traversed 300km of the Central Kalahari on horseback, bringing attention to the diminishing Black Rhino population and culturally rejected and most ancient of all people the Kalahari Bushmen. All monies raised went to Hokoyo Wildlife Foundation in support of Black Rhino Breeding Expansion Ranges.
Trans Kalahari Horsetrek for Black Rhino Conservation – Photos by Photo Journalist Dale Morris. To see more go to: http://wideangle.smugmug.com/Other/Kalahari-ride-for-rhinos-Dale/13750590_rLbjj#1005900051_5dRiE
