The journal

Notes from the wild

60 stories, guides and dispatches from Southern and East Africa.

Experiencing Botswana's Kgotla Tradition

Culture

Experiencing Botswana's Kgotla Tradition

9 min read

How South African Tribes Shape Modern Identity

Culture

How South African Tribes Shape Modern Identity

9 min read

Tracing Zambia’s Cultural Roots from Ancient Kingdoms to Modern Traditions

Culture

Tracing Zambia’s Cultural Roots from Ancient Kingdoms to Modern Traditions

12 min read

How Creole Culture Shapes Everyday Life Across the Seychelles Islands

Culture

How Creole Culture Shapes Everyday Life Across the Seychelles Islands

11 min read

Moments of Culture in Africa: How Daily Traditions Shape Identity Across Nations

Culture

Moments of Culture in Africa: How Daily Traditions Shape Identity Across Nations

10 min read

How South African People and Traditions Shape Daily Life in Townships and Rural Homelands

Culture

How South African People and Traditions Shape Daily Life in Townships and Rural Homelands

10 min read

Inside Botswana's Living Traditions: What Sets the San and Tswana Apart

Culture

Inside Botswana's Living Traditions: What Sets the San and Tswana Apart

9 min read

What Lingering at a Zambian Initiation Ceremony Reveals About Continuity

Culture

What Lingering at a Zambian Initiation Ceremony Reveals About Continuity

10 min read

How Community Rituals in Rwanda Continue to Shape Modern Identity

Culture

How Community Rituals in Rwanda Continue to Shape Modern Identity

10 min read

How Tanzanian Cultural Practices Shape Daily Life Across Regions

Culture

How Tanzanian Cultural Practices Shape Daily Life Across Regions

10 min read

How a Single Maasai Ceremony Changed What I Expected From Kenya

Culture

How a Single Maasai Ceremony Changed What I Expected From Kenya

9 min read

What a Visitor Learns When Joining Ugandan Rituals and Ceremonies

Culture

What a Visitor Learns When Joining Ugandan Rituals and Ceremonies

10 min read

How a Mbira Melody and Rain Ceremony Reshape Your View of Zimbabwe

Culture

How a Mbira Melody and Rain Ceremony Reshape Your View of Zimbabwe

11 min read

Seychelles Beyond the Beaches: What the Creole Traditions Reveal

Culture

Seychelles Beyond the Beaches: What the Creole Traditions Reveal

10 min read

Practical Ways to Experience Zambian Cultural Moments During Your Visit

Culture

Practical Ways to Experience Zambian Cultural Moments During Your Visit

10 min read

How Cultural Moments in Uganda Deepen Every Safari Experience

Culture

How Cultural Moments in Uganda Deepen Every Safari Experience

10 min read

Practical Ways to Engage with Swahili Culture on Kenya’s Coast

Culture

Practical Ways to Engage with Swahili Culture on Kenya’s Coast

10 min read

Why a Single Zulu Dance or San Story Can Redefine Your Southern Africa Itinerary

Culture

Why a Single Zulu Dance or San Story Can Redefine Your Southern Africa Itinerary

10 min read

Inside the Living Traditions That Define Cultural Importance in Western Africa

Culture

Inside the Living Traditions That Define Cultural Importance in Western Africa

12 min read

How Zambian People and Culture Blend Tradition with Modern Change

Culture

How Zambian People and Culture Blend Tradition with Modern Change

11 min read

How Cultural Tribes in South Africa Shape Everyday Life and Landscapes

Culture

How Cultural Tribes in South Africa Shape Everyday Life and Landscapes

11 min read

Among the Kenyan People and Culture, Rituals Speak Louder Than Words

Culture

Among the Kenyan People and Culture, Rituals Speak Louder Than Words

10 min read

Inside the Rhythms of Zimbabwean Culture and People

Culture

Inside the Rhythms of Zimbabwean Culture and People

9 min read

What Travelers Should Know About Kenya's Diverse Traditions Before Visiting

Culture

What Travelers Should Know About Kenya's Diverse Traditions Before Visiting

10 min read