The journal
Notes from the wild
791 stories, guides and dispatches from Southern and East Africa.
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Culture
How South African Tribes Shape Modern Identity
Culture
Tracing Zambia’s Cultural Roots from Ancient Kingdoms to Modern Traditions
Photography
Golden Hour in the Drakensberg: Field-Proven Camera Settings for Dramatic Landscapes
Photography
How Photographers Directly Support Anti-Poaching Work Across Kenyan Reserves
photography
Light and Ethics: Field Techniques for Photographing Tanzania’s Endangered Wildlife
Photography
Practical Camera Settings for Documenting Uganda’s Protected Wildlife
photography
Experiencing Zimbabwe's Golden Light for Striking Wildlife Frames
Photography
Mastering Light and Composition for Kenya’s Big Five on Camera
photography
What the Zambezi Taught Me About Capturing Africa's Wild Pulse
tips and advice
Inside Rwanda’s Conservation Efforts: What Thoughtful Travelers Should Know
tips and advice
How Local Knowledge Transforms Your Shots of Uganda’s Wildlife
Tips & Advice
Why Botswana's Cultural Ethics Demand More Than Surface Politeness
Tips & Advice
Why Every Traveler's Footprint Matters More in Tanzania Than You Realize
Tips & Advice
What a Single Forest Walk Taught Me About Approaching Rwandan Gorillas
tips and advice
What Veteran Guides Wish Every Visitor Knew Before Touring Tanzanian Wildlife
tips and advice
Practical Tips and Advice for Kenyan Wildlife Tours That Deliver Real Results
wildlife
Surprising Resilience: How Northern African Habitats Sustain Rare Species Amid Drought
wildlife
What the Daily Habits of Zambian Wildlife Reveal About Survival
wildlife
How Ugandan Wildlife Behaviors Shift Across Seasonal Habitats
wildlife
Why South African Predators Depend on Unexpected Habitat Partnerships
wildlife
Why Zimbabwe's Elephants Shape Every Habitat They Touch
wildlife
Following the Rhythms: How Botswana Wildlife Adapts Its Movements to Shifting Landscapes
wildlife
Why Tanzania's Migratory Herds Signal Deeper Changes in African Habitats
wildlife