The journal

Notes from the wild

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

Light and Ethics: Field Techniques for Photographing Tanzania’s Endangered Wildlife

photography

Light and Ethics: Field Techniques for Photographing Tanzania’s Endangered Wildlife

9 min read

Practical Camera Settings for Documenting Uganda’s Protected Wildlife

Photography

Practical Camera Settings for Documenting Uganda’s Protected Wildlife

12 min read

Experiencing Zimbabwe's Golden Light for Striking Wildlife Frames

photography

Experiencing Zimbabwe's Golden Light for Striking Wildlife Frames

8 min read

Mastering Light and Composition for Kenya’s Big Five on Camera

Photography

Mastering Light and Composition for Kenya’s Big Five on Camera

10 min read

What the Zambezi Taught Me About Capturing Africa's Wild Pulse

photography

What the Zambezi Taught Me About Capturing Africa's Wild Pulse

9 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

Why Botswana's Cultural Ethics Demand More Than Surface Politeness

Tips & Advice

Why Botswana's Cultural Ethics Demand More Than Surface Politeness

10 min read

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

Tips & Advice

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

12 min read

What a Single Forest Walk Taught Me About Approaching Rwandan Gorillas

Tips & Advice

What a Single Forest Walk Taught Me About Approaching Rwandan Gorillas

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

Surprising Resilience: How Northern African Habitats Sustain Rare Species Amid Drought

wildlife

Surprising Resilience: How Northern African Habitats Sustain Rare Species Amid Drought

9 min read

What the Daily Habits of Zambian Wildlife Reveal About Survival

wildlife

What the Daily Habits of Zambian Wildlife Reveal About Survival

9 min read

How Ugandan Wildlife Behaviors Shift Across Seasonal Habitats

wildlife

How Ugandan Wildlife Behaviors Shift Across Seasonal Habitats

9 min read

Why South African Predators Depend on Unexpected Habitat Partnerships

wildlife

Why South African Predators Depend on Unexpected Habitat Partnerships

9 min read

Why Zimbabwe's Elephants Shape Every Habitat They Touch

wildlife

Why Zimbabwe's Elephants Shape Every Habitat They Touch

9 min read

Following the Rhythms: How Botswana Wildlife Adapts Its Movements to Shifting Landscapes

wildlife

Following the Rhythms: How Botswana Wildlife Adapts Its Movements to Shifting Landscapes

10 min read

Why Tanzania's Migratory Herds Signal Deeper Changes in African Habitats

wildlife

Why Tanzania's Migratory Herds Signal Deeper Changes in African Habitats

8 min read

What Recent Kenyan Wildlife News Reveals About Changing Habitats

wildlife

What Recent Kenyan Wildlife News Reveals About Changing Habitats

9 min read

How Creole Culture Shapes Everyday Life Across the Seychelles Islands

Culture

How Creole Culture Shapes Everyday Life Across the Seychelles Islands

11 min read

Moments of Culture in Africa: How Daily Traditions Shape Identity Across Nations

Culture

Moments of Culture in Africa: How Daily Traditions Shape Identity Across Nations

10 min read

How South African People and Traditions Shape Daily Life in Townships and Rural Homelands

Culture

How South African People and Traditions Shape Daily Life in Townships and Rural Homelands

10 min read

Inside Botswana's Living Traditions: What Sets the San and Tswana Apart

Culture

Inside Botswana's Living Traditions: What Sets the San and Tswana Apart

9 min read