italian-south african writer. conservation. ecotourism. wildlife art. /
scrittrice italo-sudafricana. ecoturismo per la fauna minacciata. wildlife art. /
écrivaine italo-sudafricaine. écotourisme pour les espèces menacées. wildlife art. /
I am a writer and journalist with extensive exposure to conservation in Southern Africa, and more than thirty years of experience in writing and publishing, mainly in Italian. I have been a regular contributor for many national magazines and newspapers, as well as author and co-author of several books.
As a conservation communicator my work bridges editorial content, sustainable development initiatives and responsible tourism. Through storytelling, conservation advocacy, and meaningful partnerships, I build connections between European audiences, NGOs and conservation-led tourism projects in Africa.
I’m the author of Zambezi Valley: The Lost Stronghold, the only first-hand account of Operation Stronghold, Zimbabwe (1984–1993), documenting frontline anti-poaching operations, undercover intelligence on illegal wildlife trade, early community-based conservation efforts in Zimbabwe, as well as international policy frameworks and the hidden political dynamics of conservation. The book has been recognized as a valuable historical reference on a significant period in conservation history.
I have collaborated with environmental protection organisations including Zimbabwe Department of National Parks & Wildlife Management, Imvelo Community Rhino Conservation Initiative, Game Rangers International, Born Free Italy, Working Group for Indigenous Minorities in Southern Africa (WIMSA), Nakavango, and others. In my role as official spokesperson in Italy and/or France for these bodies, I have contributed to their promotion through writing, public talks, fundraising, media engagement, as well as liaising with volunteers.
Serving in sales manager and marketing executive roles, I have represented and promoted in Europe numerous Southern African tour operators, DMCs, luxury lodges, private game reserves, and hotel chains. (Clients have included Seasons in Africa, Springbok Atlas, Arabella Sheraton, Legend Lodges, Shamwari Game Reserves, African Sky Hotels, Imvelo Safari Lodges, Vamizi Island, Desroches Island-Seychelles, Asco Lotus Asia and others).
Based in Europe, today I focus mainly on sustainable and conservation-driven tourism initiatives, and occasionally on tourism representation.
As an ongoing personal project, I am pursuing wildlife art, intending to channel it into my personal contributions towards Nature through my creative brand The Wild Charm Factory.