The journal
Notes from the wild
74 stories, guides and dispatches from Southern and East Africa.
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Tips & Advice
What a Typical Day Feels Like Inside Botswana's Premier Safari Lodges

Tips & Advice
What Savvy Travelers Do to Catch Every Major Sighting on a South African Safari

Tips & Advice
How Savvy Travelers Turn African Safaris into Lasting Memories

Tips & Advice
Practical Advice for Smoothing Your Game Lodge Safari in Africa

Tips & Advice
Much Needed Advice That Keeps Tourists Safe and Respected Abroad

Tips & Advice
Practical Ways to Settle into Life at an African Game Lodge

Tips & Advice
Smart Ways to Minimize Your Footprint and Maximize Wildlife Encounters on African Safaris

Tips & Advice
Practical Ways to Collaborate Effectively with Your Safari Guide

Tips & Advice
Smart Moves Every Traveler Should Make When Tracking Kenya's Big Five

Tips & Advice
How Tourists Can Actively Shield Botswana’s Fragile Ecosystems During Their Visit

Tips & Advice
Smart Choices That Support Zimbabwe’s Wildlife Guardians on Safari

Tips & Advice
Practical Strategies for Choosing and Booking Luxury Lodges in Tanzania

Tips & Advice
How Thoughtful Guests Elevate Their South African Lodge Experience

Tips & Advice
Practical Rwanda Safari Advice: Spotting Gorillas and Avoiding Peak Crowds

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Practical Ways Travelers Can Aid Uganda's Gorilla Conservation Efforts

Tips & Advice
Important Steps Travelers Can Take to Bolster Zimbabwe's Wildlife Protection Efforts

Tips & Advice
Some of The Best Ways to Observe Tanzania's Big Five Without Disturbing Their Natural Patterns

Tips & Advice
Practical Botswana Travel Advice for Smooth Journeys Across Varied Terrain

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Practical Ways Travelers Can Reduce Their Footprint on Kenyan Wildlife Corridors

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Why Botswana's Cultural Ethics Demand More Than Surface Politeness

Tips & Advice
Why Every Traveler's Footprint Matters More in Tanzania Than You Realize

Tips & Advice
What a Single Forest Walk Taught Me About Approaching Rwandan Gorillas

Tips & Advice
Why First-Time Visitors Often Misjudge the Pace of Life Inside African Safari Camps

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