Dispatches from the field, travel inspiration, and the people and places behind our safaris. Explore the journal for stories that bring the wild a little closer.
Choosing a safari operator is about more than the price tag. From group size and guiding to flexibility and value for money, here's what to look for before you head into the wild.
by Kelly Loubser - guide, marketer, mum
Choosing a safari operator shouldn’t feel like guesswork. Here are the dos and don’ts.
by James Hendry
Discover nature’s hidden colours and the fascinating science of biofluorescence, from glowing springhares to lions and leopards.
by Maxine Gaines - MSc, HDE, guide, mum & leopard specialist
Avoid the safari blues. Learn how to choose the right camps, season, guide and itinerary so your African adventure lives up to the dream, not just the brochure.
by James Hendry
How do you choose the right safari guide? Discover what makes a great guide and how their knowledge, experience and personality can shape your safari experience.
by James Hendry
Tailor-made safaris planned by people who've actually slept in the camps, walked with the guides, and will tell you honestly when your first idea won't work.
by James Hendry
Three safaris, one migration, and a vicious coffee rant.
by James Hendry
Every August, the sky keeps its promise.
by Maxine Gaines - MSc, HDE, guide, mum & leopard specialist
Steve looks back on an unforgettable journey through the Sabi Sand on the Legacy Tour.
by Steve Faulconbridge
Cedric Dold reflects on the highlights of guiding guests through The Legacy Tour.
by Cedric Dold
James Hendry, WildEarth Chief, Presenter-Guide, on twenty-plus years in the African bush - from ranger at Londolozi to Nat Geo Wild host - and how to safari with him.
by James Hendry
Get to know the named leopards of the Sabi Sand - their territories, lineages and the WildEarth Presenter-Guides who track them daily.
by James Hendry
Some come for the dry season's guaranteed sightings, others for the green season's birds and newborns. Either way, the Sabi Sand delivers.
by Kelly Loubser - guide, marketer, mum
Reviving the bluebuck: science fiction or conservation duty?
by Maxine Gaines - MSc, HDE, guide, mum & leopard specialist
A full breakdown of what a luxury safari really costs in 2027 - per night, per tier, and what's included - from WildEarth's own trip costings
by James Hendry
Madagascar: where the wildlife is extraordinary, the roads are trying to kill you, and nothing else is.
by James Hendry
Drought reshapes more than the waterhole. It reshapes the whole food chain, from grazer to predator.
by Maxine Gaines - MSc, HDE, guide, mum & leopard specialist
Wondering where to find world-class wildlife guiding, authentic bush camps, and unforgettable game drives in Zimbabwe? Here's what makes Camp Hwange stand out.
by James Hendry
An inaugural collaboration between BirdLife South Africa and WildEarth Travel delivers 132 bird species, rare mammal encounters, and a master class in Waterberg biodiversity.
by John Kinghorn - expert birder, writer, guide, lawyer
Our time at Tswalu has come to a deeply moving close. From the moment we arrived on Africa's largest private reserve, it was clear this was no ordinary safari.
by Andrew Wostenholm
An odyssey to the mystical Taj Mahal, a train trip and the famed Bengal tiger.
by James Hendry - WildEarth Chief, guide, author, dad
A story of coming face-to-face with one of the wild’s most unforgettable elephants.
by James Hendry
A first-hand account of the people and projects working to keep Africa’s rhinos safe.
by Byron Loubser
An exploration of Zimbabwe’s seasonal highlights, from dry-season elephant herds to the drama of the rains.
by Byron Loubser
Whether you're drawn to iconic African wildlife or untamed wilderness, our safaris are designed to connect you with nature in meaningful ways.