Kingsley Holgate said: “I took note of a community on Facebook that has been started as a tribute to what we do, and noticed the power of social networking. Through my Twitter profile I will be able to communicate with followers in Africa and anywhere else across the globe. This tool will also enable me to spread the message about the social-upliftment initiatives, such as the campaign against malaria, the Rite to Sight campaign, the provision of mobile libraries, learning materials and Lifestraws for purified water.”
Holgate has just concluded his most recent feat, the Boundless Southern Africa Expedition, which took him across nine countries in southern Africa. The 15,500 km coast-to-coast journey took 120 days and linked seven transfrontier conservation areas, more than 30 national parks and nature reserves and, more importantly, the communities that live in and alongside these wildlife areas. It was all about nature, culture and community.
Holgate will send regular feeds to his profile and his followers will have an opportunity to suggest new ideas for his adventures by linking to the Captain Morgan Black Label site on www.captainmorgan.co.za. Followers will get live feeds about Kingsley's forthcoming book and he will also be able to reply to questions asked by other Twitterers.
“My journeys have taken me to different parts of Africa where I have been privileged to meet thousands of people of many cultures and creeds. Through Twitter, I hope to be able to stay in close touch with people who care about community work and keep the legendary spirit of adventure alive,” said Holgate.
Go to www.twitter.com to follow Kingsley Holgate (@kingsleyholgate).
For more information on Kingsley Holgate, go to www.kingsleyholgate.co.za.
