The journal

Notes from the wild

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

Photography

Why Uganda's Light Conditions Demand a Different Photography Approach

9 min read

Photography

Mastering Light and Composition for South African Wildlife Photography

11 min read

Photography

Mastering Light and Ethics While Photographing Tanzania's Conservation Landscapes

9 min read

Conservation

How Rwanda's Conservation Patrols Are Adapting to Rising Climate Pressures

9 min read

Conservation

How Zimbabwe's Anti-Poaching Units Leverage Technology to Safeguard Elephants

9 min read

Conservation

How Tanzania's Rangers Track Elephant Movements to Strengthen Anti-Poaching Networks

10 min read

Conservation

How Kenya's Wildlife Tours Translate Visitor Fees into Direct Conservation Gains

9 min read

Conservation

How Travelers Directly Strengthen Botswana's Anti-Poaching Networks

9 min read

Tips & Advice

Practical Rwanda Safari Advice: Spotting Gorillas and Avoiding Peak Crowds

10 min read

Tips & Advice

Practical Ways Travelers Can Aid Uganda's Gorilla Conservation Efforts

9 min read

Tips & Advice

Important Steps Travelers Can Take to Bolster Zimbabwe's Wildlife Protection Efforts

9 min read

Tips & Advice

Some of The Best Ways to Observe Tanzania's Big Five Without Disturbing Their Natural Patterns

10 min read

Tips & Advice

Practical Botswana Travel Advice for Smooth Journeys Across Varied Terrain

10 min read

Tips & Advice

Practical Ways Travelers Can Reduce Their Footprint on Kenyan Wildlife Corridors

9 min read

Culture

Zimbabwe's Stone Age Legacy Shapes Modern Cultural Identity

10 min read

Culture

Botswana's Living Traditions: What Travelers Should Know Before Visiting

9 min read

Culture

Tanzania's Vibrant Traditions: What Every Visitor Should Know Before Arrival

10 min read

Culture

Why South African Hospitality Traditions Shape Every Visitor Encounter

11 min read

Culture

Kenya's Sacred Calendars: How Communities Mark Seasons Through Ritual

9 min read

Conservation

How Botswana Rebuilt Its Elephant Populations Through Community Partnerships

8 min read

Conservation

How Visitors Can Support Anti-Poaching Efforts in Tanzania’s National Parks

8 min read

Conservation

How Kenya's Rangers Track Poaching Networks Across Tsavo's Vast Landscapes

8 min read

Conservation

South Africa's Wildlife Recovery: Key Figures Behind Rhino and Elephant Protection

9 min read

Conservation

Zimbabwe’s Conservation Model: Practical Gains and Persistent Trade-offs for Travelers

8 min read