The journal
Notes from the wild
755 stories, guides and dispatches from Southern and East Africa.
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Tips & Advice
What Savvy Travelers Do to Catch Every Major Sighting on a South African Safari
Tips & Advice
How Savvy Travelers Turn African Safaris into Lasting Memories
Tips & Advice
Practical Advice for Smoothing Your Game Lodge Safari in Africa
Tips & Advice
Much Needed Advice That Keeps Tourists Safe and Respected Abroad
Tips & Advice
Practical Ways to Settle into Life at an African Game Lodge
Tips & Advice
Smart Ways to Minimize Your Footprint and Maximize Wildlife Encounters on African Safaris
Tips & Advice
Practical Ways to Collaborate Effectively with Your Safari Guide
News
Rwanda's Mountain Gorillas Face New Survival Threats in 2024
News
Uganda Strengthens Gorilla Monitoring to Counter Poaching Threats in Bwindi
News
South Africa Updates Its Anti-Poaching Laws to Strengthen Safari Tourism Safeguards
News
Botswana Deploys AI-Enabled Drones to Disrupt Poaching Networks in the Delta
News
Tanzania's Poaching Crisis: Current Enforcement Measures and Their Outcomes
News
Kenya Strengthens Wildlife Protections with New Anti-Poaching Legislation
Tips & Advice
Smart Moves Every Traveler Should Make When Tracking Kenya's Big Five
Tips & Advice
How Tourists Can Actively Shield Botswana’s Fragile Ecosystems During Their Visit
Tips & Advice
Smart Choices That Support Zimbabwe’s Wildlife Guardians on Safari
Tips & Advice
Practical Strategies for Choosing and Booking Luxury Lodges in Tanzania
Tips & Advice
How Thoughtful Guests Elevate Their South African Lodge Experience
Photography
Teaching Light in Kenya: Field-Proven Camera Settings for Safari
Photography
Capture Zambia’s Dramatic Light: Prime Spots for Wildlife Photography
Photography
Why Uganda's Light Conditions Demand a Different Photography Approach
Photography
Mastering Light and Composition for South African Wildlife Photography
Photography
Mastering Light and Ethics While Photographing Tanzania's Conservation Landscapes
Conservation