The journal

Notes from the wild

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

destination guides

How to Plan a Cross-Border Safari from Namibia's Kalahari to Botswana's Okavango Delta

10 min read

tips and advice

Deciding Between Desert and Grassland Safaris: A Practical Guide to Matching Landscapes with Your Wildlife Priorities

8 min read

tips and advice

Inside the Routing Logic of a Multi-Country Fly-In Safari Across Southern and East Africa

9 min read

tips and advice

How a Safari Travel Designer Translates Your Six-Question Enquiry into a Precise Itinerary

9 min read

destination guides

Month-by-Month Safari Calendar for Southern and East Africa

9 min read

wildlife

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

9 min read

wildlife

Tracking South Africa's Cape Leopard Through Rugged Mountain Ranges

10 min read

wildlife

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

9 min read

wildlife

How South Africa's Karoo Creatures Endure Months Without Rain

9 min read

wildlife

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

8 min read

wildlife

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

10 min read

wildlife

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

10 min read

wildlife

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

10 min read

conservation

How Forest Corridors Are Reconnecting West Africa's Fragmented Habitats for Chimpanzees

7 min read

conservation

Can South Africa's Marine Protected Areas Halt the Decline of African Penguins?

7 min read

conservation

Why Madagascar's Rainforests Depend on Cleaner Cooking Fuels

9 min read

conservation

How Scimitar-Horned Oryx Are Restoring Balance to the Sahara's Degraded Grasslands

9 min read

conservation

How African Cities Are Building Wildlife Corridors Through Concrete Landscapes

10 min read

tips and advice

First-Timer's Guide: Choosing Between Guided Safaris and Self-Drive Adventures in Africa

9 min read

tips and advice

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

10 min read

tips and advice

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

10 min read

tips and advice

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

10 min read

tips and advice

Why African Winters Deliver Superior Wildlife Sightings and Fewer Crowds

8 min read

news

How Rwanda Is Bringing Lions Back Through Cross-Border Partnerships

10 min read