The journal

Notes from the wild

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

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Rwanda’s Forest Canopy and Chimpanzee Troops: What to Expect at Nyungwe

8 min read

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Inside Queen Elizabeth National Park: How Uganda Blends Open Savannah Drives with Primate Treks

8 min read

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How Habitat Shapes Big Cat Sightings Across Africa

7 min read

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What Every Visitor Should Know About Chacma Baboons in South Africa's Western Cape

9 min read

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Tracking South Africa's Cape Leopard Through Rugged Mountain Ranges

10 min read

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Spotting Nyala in KwaZulu-Natal: Field Techniques for Identifying This Elusive Antelope

9 min read

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How South Africa's Karoo Creatures Endure Months Without Rain

9 min read

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How the Zambezi's Seasonal Floods Shape Wildlife Behavior Near Victoria Falls

8 min read

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How Lake Kariba's Flooding Reshaped Elephant Migration Patterns and Daily Foraging

10 min read

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Tracking Botswana's Zebra Migration: Routes, Seasons and Viewing Strategies

10 min read

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Beginner’s Guide to Spotting Kruger’s Big Five Without Missing a Beat

10 min read

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How Flamingos Endure Africa's Brutal Salt Pans Through Specialized Breeding Cycles

10 min read

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How Meerkat Burrows Quietly Reshape Water Flow Across the African Savannah

9 min read

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Tracking North Africa's Elusive Barbary Macaques Through Cedar Forests and Snow

10 min read

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How Elephants Send Messages That Travel for Miles Without Making a Sound

10 min read

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How African Hunters and Honeyguides Exchange Signals for Mutual Reward

9 min read

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Tracking the Black-Footed Cat After Dark in South Africa's Karoo

8 min read

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Inside the Crocodile Clan: How Africa's Ancient Reptiles Maintain Rigid Social Orders

10 min read

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Cheetahs Rely on Explosive Speed While African Wild Dogs Master Endurance Hunts

9 min read

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Why Tree Climbing Lions Thrive in Uganda's Ishasha Sector

10 min read

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Field Scientists Follow Namibia's Desert Elephants Along Ancient Watercourses

11 min read

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What to Expect When Snorkeling with Whale Sharks off Mozambique’s Coast

9 min read

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Plan Your Mara River Crossing: Key Dates and Migration Patterns for 2026

9 min read

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Spotting Africa's Nighttime Hunters: A Practical Guide to Night Safaris

10 min read