The journal

Notes from the wild

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

Tanzania Wildlife Viewing: Parks, Species, and Peak Months

wildlife

Tanzania Wildlife Viewing: Parks, Species, and Peak Months

4 min read

South Africa Wildlife Planner: Reserves, Behaviors, and Optimal Months

wildlife

South Africa Wildlife Planner: Reserves, Behaviors, and Optimal Months

4 min read

Botswana Wildlife Essentials: Key Species and Prime Viewing Seasons

wildlife

Botswana Wildlife Essentials: Key Species and Prime Viewing Seasons

6 min read

Spotting Tanzania's Big Five: Practical Guide to Serengeti and Ngorongoro

wildlife

Spotting Tanzania's Big Five: Practical Guide to Serengeti and Ngorongoro

5 min read

Post-Genocide Revival: Rwanda's Intangible Heritage Takes Shape

culture

Post-Genocide Revival: Rwanda's Intangible Heritage Takes Shape

6 min read

South Africa's Cultural Essentials: Xhosa, Zulu, and Sotho Traditions Explained

culture

South Africa's Cultural Essentials: Xhosa, Zulu, and Sotho Traditions Explained

6 min read

Weaving Threads Through Zambian Village Life

culture

Weaving Threads Through Zambian Village Life

6 min read

Zimbabwe's Core Cultural Groups: Shona, Ndebele, and Beyond

culture

Zimbabwe's Core Cultural Groups: Shona, Ndebele, and Beyond

6 min read

Uganda's Cultural Mosaic: Key Groups and Their Distinct Traditions

culture

Uganda's Cultural Mosaic: Key Groups and Their Distinct Traditions

6 min read

Echoes of Tradition: Journeys Among Tanzania's Hadza and Datoga

culture

Echoes of Tradition: Journeys Among Tanzania's Hadza and Datoga

6 min read

San Tribe Rhythms: Living Among Botswana's Ancient Bushmen

culture

San Tribe Rhythms: Living Among Botswana's Ancient Bushmen

6 min read

Top 5 Safaris Spanning Zimbabwe and Zambia

destination guides

Top 5 Safaris Spanning Zimbabwe and Zambia

7 min read

Tanzania and Zimbabwe Safari Comparison: Top Parks and Lodges

destination guides

Tanzania and Zimbabwe Safari Comparison: Top Parks and Lodges

5 min read

10 Fresh Photography Techniques for Uganda's Elite Safaris

photography

10 Fresh Photography Techniques for Uganda's Elite Safaris

7 min read

10 Fresh Photography Techniques for Botswana's Elite Safaris

photography

10 Fresh Photography Techniques for Botswana's Elite Safaris

6 min read

10 Fresh Photography Techniques for Rwanda's Elite Safaris

photography

10 Fresh Photography Techniques for Rwanda's Elite Safaris

7 min read

10 Fresh Photography Techniques for Tanzania's Elite Safaris

photography

10 Fresh Photography Techniques for Tanzania's Elite Safaris

6 min read

10 Fresh Photography Techniques for Luxury South African Safaris

photography

10 Fresh Photography Techniques for Luxury South African Safaris

7 min read

10 Fresh Photography Techniques for Kenya's Elite Safaris

photography

10 Fresh Photography Techniques for Kenya's Elite Safaris

7 min read

10 Fresh Photography Techniques for Zambia Safari Expeditions

photography

10 Fresh Photography Techniques for Zambia Safari Expeditions

6 min read

Luxury Safari Trails Across Zimbabwe's Wild Heartlands

destination guides

Luxury Safari Trails Across Zimbabwe's Wild Heartlands

5 min read

Kariega Game Reserve: A Promise Of Ethical Safari Experiences

conservation

Kariega Game Reserve: A Promise Of Ethical Safari Experiences

7 min read

Madikwe Game Reserve: A Promise of Sustainable Safari in Africa

conservation

Madikwe Game Reserve: A Promise of Sustainable Safari in Africa

7 min read

Sabi Sand: A Legacy of Luxury and Conservation

conservation

Sabi Sand: A Legacy of Luxury and Conservation

7 min read