The journal
Notes from the wild
755 stories, guides and dispatches from Southern and East Africa.
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photography
Practical Camera Protection Tactics for Dusty African Safaris
photography
Three Lenses That Capture Every Safari Moment Without Overpacking
photography
How Low-Level Lion Photography Delivers Intimate Portraits on African Safaris
photography
Drones Face Strict No-Fly Rules Across African Parks
photography
Mastering the Great Migration: Practical Camera Settings for Capturing Movement and Scale
photography
Mastering Star Trails Over the Savanna: Essential Camera Settings and Timing
photography
How to Photograph the Towering Dunes of Sossusvlei Without Losing Scale
tips and advice
What Experienced Guides Pack for Rainy Season Safaris in Africa
tips and advice
Cash or Card: Smart Ways to Pay Across Africa Without Getting Stuck
tips and advice
How Much Cash Should You Hand Your Safari Guide at Trip's End
tips and advice
Why Your Duffel Bag Could Cancel Your Luxury African Safari Flight
tips and advice
What to Expect When Camping Under Canvas Near Lions and Leopards
tips and advice
How Women Can Travel Solo Across Africa With Confidence and Ease
tips and advice
Deciding Between eSIM and Local SIM Cards for Reliable Safari Connectivity
tips and advice
Pack These Five Medical Items Before Your Next African Safari
tips and advice
Practical Strategies to Help Children Stay Engaged During Long African Game Drives
Conservation
How Zimbabwe's All-Female Anti-Poaching Unit Secures the Akashinga Reserve
Conservation
Community Rangers in Uganda Turn Local Knowledge into Gorilla Protection
Conservation
Inside a South African Rhino Orphanage: Daily Operations and Care Protocols
Conservation
Scientists Track Rapid Retreat of Kilimanjaro's Glaciers and What It Means for East Africa
Conservation
Inside the Zero-Waste Systems Transforming Luxury Safari Lodges
Conservation
How Marine Sanctuaries in the Western Indian Ocean Shield Fragile Reef Systems
Conservation
How Kenyan Ranchers and Conservationists Share Land to Protect Lions
Wildlife