The journal
Notes from the wild
74 stories, guides and dispatches from Southern and East Africa.
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Tips & Advice
How Far in Advance Should You Book an African Safari?
Tips & Advice
Mastering Low-Angle Wildlife Shots from African Water Hides
Tips & Advice
What to Pack for a Rainy Season Safari: A Practical Layered Checklist
Tips & Advice
Practical Health Protocols to Prevent Yellow Fever and Malaria on African Journeys
Tips & Advice
Deciding Between Mobile Tented Camps and Fixed Luxury Lodges in Africa
Tips & Advice
How Much to Tip Your African Safari Guide and Staff
Tips & Advice
Stretch Every Dollar Across Africa: Backpacker Strategies That Actually Work
Tips & Advice
Smart Strategies for Staying Secure as a Solo Woman in Cape Town, Nairobi and Johannesburg
Tips & Advice
Visa Rules for East Africa: How the Univisa Simplifies Multi-Country Travel
Tips & Advice
How Shifting Animal Patterns Are Reshaping Maasai Ceremonies in Kenya
Tips & Advice
How Sacred Animals Shape Rituals and Identity in African Communities
Tips & Advice
Why Elephants Anchor Rituals in West African Communities
Tips & Advice
Mastering African Wildlife and Culture Through Self-Guided Study
Tips & Advice
How Travelers Can Directly Bolster Anti-Poaching Initiatives Across Kenya and Tanzania
Tips & Advice
What Actually Happens Inside a Luxury African Lodge on Any Given Day
Tips & Advice
How Savvy Timing Transforms Your African Safari Experience
Tips & Advice
Plan Your Family Safari: Optimal Seasons and Lodges Across Africa
Tips & Advice
Practical Ways to Identify and Observe Rare Birds Across Kenya and South Africa
Tips & Advice
How to Prepare for Your First African Safari Without Overpacking or Overthinking
Tips & Advice
Practical Steps Every Tourist Can Take to Protect African Wildlife on Safari
Tips & Advice
What It Takes to Navigate African Roads as a Professional Tour Guide
Tips & Advice
How to Match African Family Lodges to Your Children's Ages and Interests
Tips & Advice
Mastering Camera Settings for Crisp Wildlife Shots on African Safaris
Tips & Advice