The journal

Notes from the wild

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

How Women Can Travel Solo Across Africa With Confidence and Ease

tips and advice

How Women Can Travel Solo Across Africa With Confidence and Ease

8 min read

Deciding Between eSIM and Local SIM Cards for Reliable Safari Connectivity

tips and advice

Deciding Between eSIM and Local SIM Cards for Reliable Safari Connectivity

8 min read

Pack These Five Medical Items Before Your Next African Safari

tips and advice

Pack These Five Medical Items Before Your Next African Safari

9 min read

Practical Strategies to Help Children Stay Engaged During Long African Game Drives

tips and advice

Practical Strategies to Help Children Stay Engaged During Long African Game Drives

10 min read

Inside Rwanda’s Conservation Efforts: What Thoughtful Travelers Should Know

tips and advice

Inside Rwanda’s Conservation Efforts: What Thoughtful Travelers Should Know

10 min read

How Local Knowledge Transforms Your Shots of Uganda’s Wildlife

tips and advice

How Local Knowledge Transforms Your Shots of Uganda’s Wildlife

10 min read

What Veteran Guides Wish Every Visitor Knew Before Touring Tanzanian Wildlife

tips and advice

What Veteran Guides Wish Every Visitor Knew Before Touring Tanzanian Wildlife

10 min read

Practical Tips and Advice for Kenyan Wildlife Tours That Deliver Real Results

tips and advice

Practical Tips and Advice for Kenyan Wildlife Tours That Deliver Real Results

10 min read

Turtle Bay Beckons at The Oberoi Beach Resort, Mauritius: A Guest's Playbook for Peak Stays

tips and advice

Turtle Bay Beckons at The Oberoi Beach Resort, Mauritius: A Guest's Playbook for Peak Stays

6 min read

A Day's Flow at Shanti Maurice Resort & Spa: Aligning Spa, Meals and Beach Hours

tips and advice

A Day's Flow at Shanti Maurice Resort & Spa: Aligning Spa, Meals and Beach Hours

5 min read

Voices from Miavana: Guest Strategies for Peak Tide Experiences at Time + Tide

tips and advice

Voices from Miavana: Guest Strategies for Peak Tide Experiences at Time + Tide

5 min read

Polar Days at Whichaway Camp: Shaping Expeditions Around Ice Flows and Midnight Light

tips and advice

Polar Days at Whichaway Camp: Shaping Expeditions Around Ice Flows and Midnight Light

7 min read

Why Santorini of Mozambique Captivates: A Traveler's Account of Tofo's Shores

tips and advice

Why Santorini of Mozambique Captivates: A Traveler's Account of Tofo's Shores

5 min read

Dawn Breaks Over Pumulani Lake Lodge: Coordinating Your Ideal Day

tips and advice

Dawn Breaks Over Pumulani Lake Lodge: Coordinating Your Ideal Day

6 min read

Paradis Beachcomber Golf Resort & Spa: 5 On-Site Rules for Optimal Course Scores

tips and advice

Paradis Beachcomber Golf Resort & Spa: 5 On-Site Rules for Optimal Course Scores

6 min read

Palissandre Cote Ouest Resort & Spa: Booking Windows, Packing Essentials and Spa Session Timing

tips and advice

Palissandre Cote Ouest Resort & Spa: Booking Windows, Packing Essentials and Spa Session Timing

6 min read

Okahirongo Elephant Lodge Tips: Booking Flights, Packing Layers and Waterhole Vigil Schedules

tips and advice

Okahirongo Elephant Lodge Tips: Booking Flights, Packing Layers and Waterhole Vigil Schedules

5 min read

Novotel Convention & Spa: 7 Tips for Seamless Event Planning and Delegate Comfort

tips and advice

Novotel Convention & Spa: 7 Tips for Seamless Event Planning and Delegate Comfort

6 min read

Mvuu Lodge Essentials: Timing Walks, Meals and River Safaris

tips and advice

Mvuu Lodge Essentials: Timing Walks, Meals and River Safaris

6 min read

Muzimu Lodge Practical Guide: Booking, Packing and Safety Protocols

tips and advice

Muzimu Lodge Practical Guide: Booking, Packing and Safety Protocols

5 min read

Plan Your Stay at Mumbo Island Camp: Access, Packing and Daily Routines

tips and advice

Plan Your Stay at Mumbo Island Camp: Access, Packing and Daily Routines

6 min read

Vital Tips for Your Chyulu Hills National Park Safari

tips and advice

Vital Tips for Your Chyulu Hills National Park Safari

7 min read

Helpful tips for your visit to Buffalo Springs National Reserve

tips and advice

Helpful tips for your visit to Buffalo Springs National Reserve

9 min read

Tarangire National Park: Fundamental Tips for Your Safari

tips and advice

Tarangire National Park: Fundamental Tips for Your Safari

9 min read