S5E5: Phinda Game Reserve, South Africa | Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby

Duration: 58'56''

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Monica and Rob discover what it takes to work at a wildlife reserve hotel in South Africa, which seeks to balance keeping both the animals and guests safe.

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