The journal

Notes from the wild

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

Inside Ngorongoro Crater: Geology, Rhino and the Right Time to Descend

destination guides

Inside Ngorongoro Crater: Geology, Rhino and the Right Time to Descend

7 min read

How African Wild Dog Packs Navigate Vast Ranges and Seasonal Dens

wildlife

How African Wild Dog Packs Navigate Vast Ranges and Seasonal Dens

8 min read

Why Tanzania's Southern Circuit Draws Far Fewer Visitors Than the Serengeti

destination guides

Why Tanzania's Southern Circuit Draws Far Fewer Visitors Than the Serengeti

9 min read

Why Serious Birders in Africa Insist on Specialist Guides Over Generalists

wildlife

Why Serious Birders in Africa Insist on Specialist Guides Over Generalists

8 min read

Why Amboseli’s Swamps Sustain Wildlife Long After Rains Depart

photography

Why Amboseli’s Swamps Sustain Wildlife Long After Rains Depart

7 min read

How Night Drives Transform Safari Sightings After Dusk

wildlife

How Night Drives Transform Safari Sightings After Dusk

7 min read

Why Kenya’s Northern Arid Lands Host Species Unseen Further South

wildlife

Why Kenya’s Northern Arid Lands Host Species Unseen Further South

9 min read

What to Expect on a Pre-Dawn Hot Air Balloon Safari Across African Plains

tips and advice

What to Expect on a Pre-Dawn Hot Air Balloon Safari Across African Plains

8 min read

Why Malaria-Free Reserves in South Africa Appeal Most to Families with Young Children

tips and advice

Why Malaria-Free Reserves in South Africa Appeal Most to Families with Young Children

7 min read

What Skill Level Is Needed for African Horseback Safaris

destination guides

What Skill Level Is Needed for African Horseback Safaris

7 min read

How Many Nights to Spend in the Cape Winelands, Hermanus and Garden Route After Safari

destination guides

How Many Nights to Spend in the Cape Winelands, Hermanus and Garden Route After Safari

8 min read

What a Night in a Star Bed on Safari Actually Feels Like

tips and advice

What a Night in a Star Bed on Safari Actually Feels Like

8 min read

Canoeing the Lower Zambezi: How Water Shifts the Pace of a Luxury Safari

destination guides

Canoeing the Lower Zambezi: How Water Shifts the Pace of a Luxury Safari

7 min read

What It Really Takes to Serve Fresh Meals at Remote African Safari Camps

tips and advice

What It Really Takes to Serve Fresh Meals at Remote African Safari Camps

8 min read

Passport Rules and Visa Strategies for Crossing East African Safari Borders

tips and advice

Passport Rules and Visa Strategies for Crossing East African Safari Borders

8 min read

Why Mana Pools Demands Foot Safaris Among Towering Albida Trees

destination guides

Why Mana Pools Demands Foot Safaris Among Towering Albida Trees

9 min read

How Much Should You Tip on an African Safari?

tips and advice

How Much Should You Tip on an African Safari?

8 min read

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

wildlife

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

8 min read

Why Standard Travel Insurance Leaves Safari Guests Exposed in Remote Wilderness

tips and advice

Why Standard Travel Insurance Leaves Safari Guests Exposed in Remote Wilderness

8 min read

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

wildlife

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

8 min read

Solo Safari Travel: How Single Supplements Work and When Camps Waive Them

tips and advice

Solo Safari Travel: How Single Supplements Work and When Camps Waive Them

8 min read

How Habitat Shapes Big Cat Sightings Across Africa

wildlife

How Habitat Shapes Big Cat Sightings Across Africa

7 min read

Planning a Three-Generation Safari That Works for Everyone

tips and advice

Planning a Three-Generation Safari That Works for Everyone

7 min read

How to Combine Gorilla Trekking and Savannah Safari in One Seamless East African Trip

destination guides

How to Combine Gorilla Trekking and Savannah Safari in One Seamless East African Trip

9 min read