The journal

Notes from the wild

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

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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

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Practical African Destinations Hosting Viable African Wild Dog Populations in 2024

10 min read

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How Elephants Coordinate Through Seismic Signals and Low-Frequency Rumbles

9 min read

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Spotting South Africa's Marine Big Five During a Single Coastal Drive

10 min read

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Mastering Visibility: Field Techniques for Spotting Wildlife in Thick African Bush

10 min read

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Stay Safe and Informed: Essential Protocols for African Wildlife Safaris

10 min read

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Why Thoughtful Game Lodge Selection Directly Improves Your Wildlife Sightings

10 min read

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Why Certain African Lodges Deliver Superior Wildlife Sightings Year After Year

11 min read

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Practical Ways Tourists Can Support African Wildlife During Game Drives

9 min read

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How South African Wildlife Aligns Its Day Around Water and Light

9 min read

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Mapping Tanzania's Prime Wildlife Corridors for Meaningful Encounters

9 min read

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Kenya's Wildlife: Essential Facts Every Safari Traveler Should Know

8 min read

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What Sets Botswana's Big Five Apart from Their Cousins Elsewhere

10 min read

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Zimbabwe's Wildlife Numbers That Shape Every Safari Experience

9 min read

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Mastering Uganda’s Wildlife Signals: Field Skills That Turn Chance Sightings Into Certain Encounters

10 min read