Where Was Holiday In The Wild Filmed?

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As a seasoned gamer of romantic comedies and wildlife documentaries, I must confess that “Holiday in the Wild” has become my newfound obsession this festive season. The movie, while not quite reaching classic status, certainly carves out a unique niche for itself in the holiday rom-com genre, thanks to its stunning Zambian backdrop and the real-life elephants that add an authentic touch.

2019’s “Holiday in the Wild” may not be a timeless Christmas movie classic, but it’s a delightful hidden gem of a romantic comedy on Netflix that rom-com enthusiasts should definitely watch. Played by Kristin Davis, Kate Conrad is a New York veterinarian whose planned honeymoon trip to Zambia is abruptly disrupted when her husband abandons her just two days before departure. Undeterred, Kate embarks on the journey alone and finds herself encountering a pilot named Derek (Rob Lowe). During an airborne tour of a wildlife reserve, they stumble upon an injured elephant, victims of poachers. This unexpected event sets in motion a series of events that forever alter Kate’s life.

In a delightful blend of romance, Christmas cheer, and animal documentary, “Holiday in the Wild” has made its mark as an unconventional holiday favorite this season. One reason for its unique appeal is that a significant portion of the film was shot on location, offering a breathtaking backdrop of Zambia’s landscapes. The enchanting Zambian scenery and the real elephants featured throughout the movie set “Holiday in the Wild” apart from the usual holiday romantic comedy fare.

Where was the Netflix rom-com filmed?

As a passionate gamer, let me share that one of the key motivations behind the creation of this wildlife-themed film was none other than Kristin Davis herself. In an interview with People back in 2019, she described the movie as a heartfelt missive to everyone I know who’s involved in conservation, particularly those working tirelessly with elephants. Since 2009, I’ve been deeply engaged in elephant conservation, journeying from Kenya to South Africa to lend a hand. My dream for this film is that it would echo far and wide, shedding light on the precarious state of many elephants and inspiring regular folks like us to take action and help save these magnificent creatures.

Davis was deeply committed to this project, so he insisted on filming with real wild elephants. However, the movie is set in Zambia, but it was actually filmed at a safari lodge called Jubalani, which is located thousands of miles away. The elephants at Jubalani are not native; they were relocated from Zimbabwe to South Africa due to conservation efforts that required a large space for their care.

Davis had a deep passion for working alongside elephants that extended beyond merely filming scenes with them. In fact, she immersed herself into the experience by spending two weeks living among these magnificent creatures before shooting began, gradually becoming part of their daily lives. Conversely, Davis’ co-star chose to maintain some distance from the elephants during production. According to Davis, Rob Lowe was eager to collaborate with her on the film and looked forward to their trip to Africa, but when it came to interacting with the elephants, he left that task primarily to Davis.

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2024-12-09 19:29