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Wolo 100 Zoom Briefing Link ​ WOLO 100 TRAIL RUN & TREK 2023 Thank you for showing your Interest in joining the local charity Wolo Foundation fundraising Wolo Africa 100 trail run & Trek Challenge. Would you like to know more? Do you have questions? We have a Zoom Briefing for the Wolo 100 Africa 2023 event 16th February at 8pm (GMT). Please come along and share with friends, family and colleagues you think would love this challenge, everyone is welcome! We are looking forward talking through the Wolo Africa 100 event itinerary with you and sharing the results from 2022 in South Africa last year, which was incredible! ZOOM BRIEFING MEETING: 16th February 2023 20: 00 GMT https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89631622262

< Back Peter Peter ability to design, implement and run a scientific study over a one, two and three year period, gathering results, analysing data and communicating findings in a manner acceptable to the international scientific community. QUALIFICATIONS: ASA Africa Registered Rafting and Hiking Guide University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) Bachelor of Science Ecological Sciences (2005-2007) Bachelor of Science Honours Ecological Sciences (2008) Master of Science in Biological Sciences (2009-2010) Doctor of Philosophy in Conservation and Ecological Science (2011-2013) Gay Langmuir Bursary UKZN Internal Bursary National Research Foundation Scarce Skills Award Doctoral Research Grant COMPLETED COURSES: BIOL701P1 Biology/Ecology Tools and Skills BIOL724P1 Conservation Ecology BIOL790P0 Biology/Ecology Research Project BIOL312P2 Wildlife Conservation and Management BIOL325P2 Reproduction & Behavioural Ecology BIOL390P2 Biology/Ecology Research Project PM Certificate of Merit BIOL300P1 Professional Communication for Biologists BIOL303P1 Community Ecology BIOL203P2 Population Ecology BIOL222P2 Vertebrate Biology ENVS230PV SA Biophysical Environments Field Course PM Certificate of Merit ECOL810 Upper Second. First class pass Adventure/nature guiding (1996 – 2012). Zingela Safari and River Company. Isibindi Adventures. Jozini Tiger Lodge. Pongola River Company. Field assistant – UKZN field trip to Kruger National Park (2002). Demonstrator overseeing 1st year Biological courses in the department of Biological and Conservation Sciences at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (2008). Academic Tutor overseeing 1st year Biology students in the department of Biological and Conservation Sciences at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (2008). Founder and manager KwaNyamazane Conservancy and Pongola River Company (2010 – 2014). PUBLICATIONS: Calverley PM. 2008. Rehabilitation of overgrazed areas in the Tugela Valley with particular reference to the role of the desert karoid shrub Blepharis natalensis in natural succession. Unpublished Honours dissertation. University of KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg. Calverley PM. 2011. The conservation and ecology of Nile Crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus) in Ndumo Game Reserve. Unpublished MSc thesis, University of KwaZulu-Natal. Calverley PM. 2013. The conservation ecology of Nile Crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus) in north eastern KwaZulu-Natal and south eastern Mozambique. Unpublished PhD dissertation, University of KwaZulu-Natal. Calverley, P. & Downs, C.T. Habitat use by Nile crocodiles in Ndumo Game Reserve, South Africa: a naturally patchy environment. Submitted to Herpetologica Calverley, P. & Downs, C.T. Population status of Nile crocodiles in Ndumo Game Reserve, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa (1971 – 2012). Submitted to Herpetologica Calverley, P. & Downs, C.T. Movement and home range of Nile crocodiles in Ndumo Game Reserve, South Africa. Submitted to Journal of Herpetology Calverley, P. & Downs, C.T. The past and present nesting ecology of Nile crocodiles in Ndumo Game Reserve, South Africa: Reason for concern?. Submitted to Journal of Herpetology PRESENTATIONS & WORKSHOPS: Calverley PM. Rehabilitation of overgrazed areas in the Tugela Valley with particular reference to the role of the desert karoid shrub Blepharis natalensis in natural succession. UKZN Honours presentation. Calverley, P & CT Downs Habitat use of the Nile crocodile in Ndumo Game Reserve, South Africa: a naturally patchy environment. Nile Crocodile Workshop January 2010. Calverley, P. Conservation and Ecology of Nile Crocodiles in north eastern KZN. Tembe Elephant Park. 2011. Calverley, P & CT Downs Nile crocodiles in Ndumo Game Reserve, South Africa. Nile Crocodile Workshop February 2011.

< Back Gavin Gavin Raubenheimer is a certified Mountaineering Instructor (M.I.A.) endorsed by the Mountain Development Trust of SA. He is a NQF National Mountaineering (level 7), Cultural and Nature Guide (level 4). He is sponsored by First Ascent outdoor clothing company and by RAM Mountaineering, importers of Black Diamond Equipment, Beal Ropes, Cascade Designs, Bibler and E3 gear. Gavin is a past President of the KwaZulu-Natal Section of the Mountain Club of SA. He has been involved in mountain rescue since 1992 and since 2005 has been the Convener of Mountain Rescue in the province. This involves organising, instructing and leading mountain rescues in the Drakensberg and any other area of the province. Since 2011 he has been the national chairman of the Mountain Development Trust (MDT). In 2000, he represented South Africa at the BMC International High-Performance meet in Wales and again in 2005 at the MC of S International Ice meet in Scotland. Since 1978 he has climbed at almost every major venue in southern Africa and many other mountain areas, including the Andes, Canadian Rockies, French and Swiss Alps, the Atlas Mountains, Kilimanjaro and Mt. Kenya. Gavin has guided in Peru, Mt Kenya, Mauritius, Uganda, France, Namibia and Switzerland. To date Gavin has made over 70 first ascents of rock and ice climbs in South Africa, and has been used as an expert witness and investigator in civil cases involving climbing related accidents. He has written guide books and on-line route guides covering his home area of KwaZulu-Natal. He also has a National Diploma in Horticulture. (Durban 1989)

< Back Matt With over a decade of experience in the safari industry, Matt now specialises in highly exclusive wildlife expeditions around the world. From the plains of Africa to the jungles of India or the remote northern most wilderness of the Arctic circle, Matt has gained a reputation as one of the leading private guides in the industry, and photographic contributor to the ‘Remembering Wildlife’ book series, one of the most successful conservation fundraising initiatives. His passion for wildlife and experience as a naturalist, combined with his expertise in photographing some of the most iconic wildlife around the world ensures you stand the best chance of coming away with the shots you have long dreamed of. With Matt’s “wildlife first” approach, not only will you create incredible images but also enjoy a truly authentic wildlife experience and memories that will last a life time.

< Back Peter Peter ability to design, implement and run a scientific study over a one, two and three year period, gathering results, analysing data and communicating findings in a manner acceptable to the international scientific community. QUALIFICATIONS: ASA Africa Registered Rafting and Hiking Guide University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) Bachelor of Science Ecological Sciences (2005-2007) Bachelor of Science Honours Ecological Sciences (2008) Master of Science in Biological Sciences (2009-2010) Doctor of Philosophy in Conservation and Ecological Science (2011-2013) Gay Langmuir Bursary UKZN Internal Bursary National Research Foundation Scarce Skills Award Doctoral Research Grant COMPLETED COURSES: BIOL701P1 Biology/Ecology Tools and Skills BIOL724P1 Conservation Ecology BIOL790P0 Biology/Ecology Research Project BIOL312P2 Wildlife Conservation and Management BIOL325P2 Reproduction & Behavioural Ecology BIOL390P2 Biology/Ecology Research Project PM Certificate of Merit BIOL300P1 Professional Communication for Biologists BIOL303P1 Community Ecology BIOL203P2 Population Ecology BIOL222P2 Vertebrate Biology ENVS230PV SA Biophysical Environments Field Course PM Certificate of Merit ECOL810 Upper Second. First class pass Adventure/nature guiding (1996 – 2012). Zingela Safari and River Company. Isibindi Adventures. Jozini Tiger Lodge. Pongola River Company. Field assistant – UKZN field trip to Kruger National Park (2002). Demonstrator overseeing 1st year Biological courses in the department of Biological and Conservation Sciences at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (2008). Academic Tutor overseeing 1st year Biology students in the department of Biological and Conservation Sciences at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (2008). Founder and manager KwaNyamazane Conservancy and Pongola River Company (2010 – 2014). PUBLICATIONS: Calverley PM. 2008. Rehabilitation of overgrazed areas in the Tugela Valley with particular reference to the role of the desert karoid shrub Blepharis natalensis in natural succession. Unpublished Honours dissertation. University of KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg. Calverley PM. 2011. The conservation and ecology of Nile Crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus) in Ndumo Game Reserve. Unpublished MSc thesis, University of KwaZulu-Natal. Calverley PM. 2013. The conservation ecology of Nile Crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus) in north eastern KwaZulu-Natal and south eastern Mozambique. Unpublished PhD dissertation, University of KwaZulu-Natal. Calverley, P. & Downs, C.T. Habitat use by Nile crocodiles in Ndumo Game Reserve, South Africa: a naturally patchy environment. Submitted to Herpetologica Calverley, P. & Downs, C.T. Population status of Nile crocodiles in Ndumo Game Reserve, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa (1971 – 2012). Submitted to Herpetologica Calverley, P. & Downs, C.T. Movement and home range of Nile crocodiles in Ndumo Game Reserve, South Africa. Submitted to Journal of Herpetology Calverley, P. & Downs, C.T. The past and present nesting ecology of Nile crocodiles in Ndumo Game Reserve, South Africa: Reason for concern?. Submitted to Journal of Herpetology PRESENTATIONS & WORKSHOPS: Calverley PM. Rehabilitation of overgrazed areas in the Tugela Valley with particular reference to the role of the desert karoid shrub Blepharis natalensis in natural succession. UKZN Honours presentation. Calverley, P & CT Downs Habitat use of the Nile crocodile in Ndumo Game Reserve, South Africa: a naturally patchy environment. Nile Crocodile Workshop January 2010. Calverley, P. Conservation and Ecology of Nile Crocodiles in north eastern KZN. Tembe Elephant Park. 2011. Calverley, P & CT Downs Nile crocodiles in Ndumo Game Reserve, South Africa. Nile Crocodile Workshop February 2011.

< Back Angus “ There is no better way to understand the importance of conserving wild places than to immerse yourself in them, if only for a short while .” Angus was very lucky to have travelled extensively as a young person and understood from an early age the value of combining adventure, experiential learning and peaceful reflection. These three things are always components in well planned and delivered African experiences that Angus and his team put together for their learning expeditions and tours. Angus' first expedition to South Africa was prepared in 2002 and delivered in 2003 and was a huge success as have all the subsequent expeditions and ventures have been. Angus likes to include an element of learning in the areas of nature conservation, environmental awareness, cultural diversity and community engagement in all venture, where possible. At the end of 2009 Angus formed Africa Wild Trails and the company now has key partners in Africa Angus has known and worked with for many years. All of the guides, expedition leaders and instructors that he works with are highly qualified and experienced field experts. Angus has always felt that having leaders and guides who are resident in the country of operation is vital in terms of safety, risk management, logistical expertise, maintaining high standards and quality of learning and he will never rely solely on the UK leaders, no matter their skills and abilities. With long term key partners in Africa, AWT has the ability to provide high level youth ventures, adult ventures, charity events, field studies, university level research, bespoke group ventures, and family holidays.