The journal

Notes from the wild

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

Practical Connectivity Guide: African Safari Spots With Reliable High-Speed Internet

tips and advice

Practical Connectivity Guide: African Safari Spots With Reliable High-Speed Internet

10 min read

Practical Skills for Safely Crossing Namibia's Coastal Dunes by 4x4

tips and advice

Practical Skills for Safely Crossing Namibia's Coastal Dunes by 4x4

10 min read

Walking Among Giants: Practical Safety Protocols for Foot Safaris in Big Game Country

tips and advice

Walking Among Giants: Practical Safety Protocols for Foot Safaris in Big Game Country

10 min read

Why African Winters Deliver Superior Wildlife Sightings and Fewer Crowds

tips and advice

Why African Winters Deliver Superior Wildlife Sightings and Fewer Crowds

8 min read

What Experienced Guides Pack for Rainy Season Safaris in Africa

tips and advice

What Experienced Guides Pack for Rainy Season Safaris in Africa

10 min read

Cash or Card: Smart Ways to Pay Across Africa Without Getting Stuck

tips and advice

Cash or Card: Smart Ways to Pay Across Africa Without Getting Stuck

10 min read

How Much Cash Should You Hand Your Safari Guide at Trip's End

tips and advice

How Much Cash Should You Hand Your Safari Guide at Trip's End

8 min read

Why Your Duffel Bag Could Cancel Your Luxury African Safari Flight

tips and advice

Why Your Duffel Bag Could Cancel Your Luxury African Safari Flight

10 min read

What to Expect When Camping Under Canvas Near Lions and Leopards

tips and advice

What to Expect When Camping Under Canvas Near Lions and Leopards

11 min read

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