The journal
Notes from the wild
755 stories, guides and dispatches from Southern and East Africa.
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Wildlife
Field Scientists Follow Namibia's Desert Elephants Along Ancient Watercourses
Wildlife
What to Expect When Snorkeling with Whale Sharks off Mozambique’s Coast
Wildlife
Plan Your Mara River Crossing: Key Dates and Migration Patterns for 2026
Wildlife
Spotting Africa's Nighttime Hunters: A Practical Guide to Night Safaris
Wildlife
Practical African Destinations Hosting Viable African Wild Dog Populations in 2024
Wildlife
How Elephants Coordinate Through Seismic Signals and Low-Frequency Rumbles
Wildlife
Spotting South Africa's Marine Big Five During a Single Coastal Drive
Photography
How to Master Serengeti Golden Hour Photography in Any Season
Photography
Master Low-Light Safari Shots: Camera Settings That Capture Kruger Nights
Photography
Mastering Light and Motion When Photographing the Great Migration
Photography
Essential Camera Gear for Capturing Africa's Iconic Wildlife Moments
Photography
Practical Steps for Photographing Indigenous Communities with Respect Across Africa
Photography
Master Dramatic Light and Scale in Sossusvlei Landscapes
Photography
Navigating Drone Regulations Across African Skies: Permitted Zones and Strict No-Fly Areas
Tips & Advice
Mastering Low-Angle Wildlife Shots from African Water Hides
Tips & Advice
What to Pack for a Rainy Season Safari: A Practical Layered Checklist
Tips & Advice
Practical Health Protocols to Prevent Yellow Fever and Malaria on African Journeys
Tips & Advice
Deciding Between Mobile Tented Camps and Fixed Luxury Lodges in Africa
Tips & Advice
How Much to Tip Your African Safari Guide and Staff
Tips & Advice
Stretch Every Dollar Across Africa: Backpacker Strategies That Actually Work
Tips & Advice
Smart Strategies for Staying Secure as a Solo Woman in Cape Town, Nairobi and Johannesburg
Tips & Advice
Visa Rules for East Africa: How the Univisa Simplifies Multi-Country Travel
Culture
How Climate-Driven Wildlife Declines Are Forcing Ritual Changes Across East Africa
Culture