Cynematik • Cyndi Greening

We’re starting to settle into departure dates now. Although we now have enough to complete the project, we’re still looking for more money and support to propel the film to that higher level. A couple of days ago, I had that moment of terror and fleeting thought, “Oh my goodness, what the heck have I done?” I’m anxious, excited and terrified, all at the same time. Fortunately, we’re getting support from Ker & Downey.

I found their history fascinating. They got their start in Botswana in 1962 where they pioneered the concept of low volume tourism through the development of Ker Downey Selby’s photographic safari camps. They still operate camps in Botswana; Shinde – a great big game experience; Footsteps, an interpretive camp which features walking safaris and mokoro trips through the delta; Edo’s Camp – a Kalahari experience which offers rhino and the opportunity to interact with Bushmen; and Okuti – located in the Moremi National Park and is a great camp for family safaris. They say that there is no where else in Africa can you get away and feel like you were a part of a true safari experience like you can with Ker & Downey. I’m eager to see how they put this adventure together for us!

The hardest thing about putting all of this together is the pragmatics of doing the job. The reality of the finances is stressing me out big time!