The journal

Notes from the wild

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

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

wildlife

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

10 min read

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

conservation

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

7 min read

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

conservation

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

7 min read

Why Madagascar's Rainforests Depend on Cleaner Cooking Fuels

conservation

Why Madagascar's Rainforests Depend on Cleaner Cooking Fuels

9 min read

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

conservation

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

9 min read

How African Cities Are Building Wildlife Corridors Through Concrete Landscapes

conservation

How African Cities Are Building Wildlife Corridors Through Concrete Landscapes

10 min read

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

tips and advice

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

9 min read

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

tips and advice

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

10 min read

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

tips and advice

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

10 min read

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

tips and advice

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

10 min read

Why African Winters Deliver Superior Wildlife Sightings and Fewer Crowds

tips and advice

Why African Winters Deliver Superior Wildlife Sightings and Fewer Crowds

8 min read

How Rwanda Is Bringing Lions Back Through Cross-Border Partnerships

news

How Rwanda Is Bringing Lions Back Through Cross-Border Partnerships

10 min read

Cape Town's New Baboon Bylaws Ignite Heated Clashes Between Residents and Conservationists

news

Cape Town's New Baboon Bylaws Ignite Heated Clashes Between Residents and Conservationists

9 min read

Namibia's Fishing Cooperatives Reverse Decades of Overfishing Along the Skeleton Coast

news

Namibia's Fishing Cooperatives Reverse Decades of Overfishing Along the Skeleton Coast

9 min read

How Flamingos Endure Africa's Brutal Salt Pans Through Specialized Breeding Cycles

wildlife

How Flamingos Endure Africa's Brutal Salt Pans Through Specialized Breeding Cycles

10 min read

How Meerkat Burrows Quietly Reshape Water Flow Across the African Savannah

wildlife

How Meerkat Burrows Quietly Reshape Water Flow Across the African Savannah

9 min read

Tracking North Africa's Elusive Barbary Macaques Through Cedar Forests and Snow

wildlife

Tracking North Africa's Elusive Barbary Macaques Through Cedar Forests and Snow

10 min read

How Elephants Send Messages That Travel for Miles Without Making a Sound

wildlife

How Elephants Send Messages That Travel for Miles Without Making a Sound

10 min read

How African Hunters and Honeyguides Exchange Signals for Mutual Reward

wildlife

How African Hunters and Honeyguides Exchange Signals for Mutual Reward

9 min read

Tracking the Black-Footed Cat After Dark in South Africa's Karoo

wildlife

Tracking the Black-Footed Cat After Dark in South Africa's Karoo

8 min read

Inside the Crocodile Clan: How Africa's Ancient Reptiles Maintain Rigid Social Orders

wildlife

Inside the Crocodile Clan: How Africa's Ancient Reptiles Maintain Rigid Social Orders

10 min read

Cheetahs Rely on Explosive Speed While African Wild Dogs Master Endurance Hunts

wildlife

Cheetahs Rely on Explosive Speed While African Wild Dogs Master Endurance Hunts

9 min read

Former Poachers Now Lead Anti-Poaching Patrols Across Kenya

conservation

Former Poachers Now Lead Anti-Poaching Patrols Across Kenya

9 min read

How Africa's New Wildlife Corridors Are Restoring Elephant Migration Routes

conservation

How Africa's New Wildlife Corridors Are Restoring Elephant Migration Routes

10 min read