The journal

Notes from the wild

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

tips and advice

How Women Can Travel Solo Across Africa With Confidence and Ease

8 min read

tips and advice

Deciding Between eSIM and Local SIM Cards for Reliable Safari Connectivity

8 min read

tips and advice

Pack These Five Medical Items Before Your Next African Safari

9 min read

tips and advice

Practical Strategies to Help Children Stay Engaged During Long African Game Drives

10 min read

Conservation

How Zimbabwe's All-Female Anti-Poaching Unit Secures the Akashinga Reserve

9 min read

Conservation

Community Rangers in Uganda Turn Local Knowledge into Gorilla Protection

9 min read

Conservation

Inside a South African Rhino Orphanage: Daily Operations and Care Protocols

8 min read

Conservation

Scientists Track Rapid Retreat of Kilimanjaro's Glaciers and What It Means for East Africa

9 min read

Conservation

Inside the Zero-Waste Systems Transforming Luxury Safari Lodges

8 min read

Conservation

How Marine Sanctuaries in the Western Indian Ocean Shield Fragile Reef Systems

8 min read

Conservation

How Kenyan Ranchers and Conservationists Share Land to Protect Lions

8 min read

Wildlife

Why Tree Climbing Lions Thrive in Uganda's Ishasha Sector

10 min read

Wildlife

Field Scientists Follow Namibia's Desert Elephants Along Ancient Watercourses

11 min read

Wildlife

What to Expect When Snorkeling with Whale Sharks off Mozambique’s Coast

9 min read

Wildlife

Plan Your Mara River Crossing: Key Dates and Migration Patterns for 2026

9 min read

Wildlife

Spotting Africa's Nighttime Hunters: A Practical Guide to Night Safaris

10 min read

Wildlife

Practical African Destinations Hosting Viable African Wild Dog Populations in 2024

10 min read

Wildlife

How Elephants Coordinate Through Seismic Signals and Low-Frequency Rumbles

9 min read

Wildlife

Spotting South Africa's Marine Big Five During a Single Coastal Drive

10 min read

Photography

How to Master Serengeti Golden Hour Photography in Any Season

10 min read

Photography

Master Low-Light Safari Shots: Camera Settings That Capture Kruger Nights

10 min read

Photography

Mastering Light and Motion When Photographing the Great Migration

8 min read

Photography

Essential Camera Gear for Capturing Africa's Iconic Wildlife Moments

9 min read

Photography

Practical Steps for Photographing Indigenous Communities with Respect Across Africa

9 min read