The journal
Notes from the wild
791 stories, guides and dispatches from Southern and East Africa.
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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
Practical Steps for Travelers to Honor Local Customs While Protecting African Ecosystems
Culture
Animals in African Spiritual Practices: Traditions Across the Continent
Culture
Why African Communities Honor Specific Animals in Daily Life and Ceremony
Culture
Daily Rhythms Linking Wildlife Behavior to African Cultural Traditions
Tips & Advice
How Shifting Animal Patterns Are Reshaping Maasai Ceremonies in Kenya
Tips & Advice
How Sacred Animals Shape Rituals and Identity in African Communities
Tips & Advice
Why Elephants Anchor Rituals in West African Communities
Tips & Advice
Mastering African Wildlife and Culture Through Self-Guided Study
Tips & Advice
How Travelers Can Directly Bolster Anti-Poaching Initiatives Across Kenya and Tanzania
Tips & Advice
What Actually Happens Inside a Luxury African Lodge on Any Given Day
Tips & Advice
How Savvy Timing Transforms Your African Safari Experience
Tips & Advice
Plan Your Family Safari: Optimal Seasons and Lodges Across Africa
Conservation